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BioReference Selected for Renewal in the UnitedHealthcare® Preferred Laboratory Network

BioReference Laboratories Inc., and its subsidiaries and divisions, are pleased to announce they have been selected for renewal in the UnitedHealthcare® Preferred Laboratory Network for the third year, effective July 1, 2021. The UnitedHealthcare Preferred Laboratory Network distinction means UnitedHealthcare members receive more from their laboratory. As participating providers, BioReference and division GenPath, are proud […]

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COVID-19: Do You Have the Antibodies?

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, and vaccines become more readily available to the general population, you may be left wondering whether or not you carry the antibodies. But what are antibodies? How are antibody tests used? Are you immune? What are Antibodies? Antibodies are proteins produced during the body’s immune response to infection. If you […]

Gestalt Diagnostics’ PathFlow Selected by BioReference Laboratories for Pathology Laboratory Business

SPOKANE, Wash., March 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Gestalt Diagnostics today announced, that BioReference Laboratories Inc., an OPKO Health company, has selected their digital pathology solution, PathFlow®, to support its pathology business. PathFlow is an enterprise software platform specifically designed to bring the benefits of digital workflow to pathologists and pathology laboratories. Under the agreement, Gestalt is partnering […]

State fares poorly on Covid safety in nationwide Wallethub study

Crain’s New York Business – Health Pulse Plus: Oscar launches IPO that could be worth $1.1B AdvantageCare opens Flushing gastroenterology office BioReference, New York Forward partner to offer more rapid tests In assessing Covid-19 vaccination, testing, hospitalization, death and transmission rates, New York came in 49th out of all the states and Washington, D.C., according […]

The Lab Powering Pandemic Sports

Axios BioReference Laboratories, Inc. has been a key cog in the sports-amid-a-pandemic machine, providing tailor-made, COVID-19 testing solutions for most major American sports leagues. What to know: Founded in 1981 and owned by parent company OPKO Health, BioReference is one of the largest full-service, specialty laboratories in the U.S., averaging 50-60,000 PCR tests per day. The […]

This Valentine’s Day: Be Wise, Prevent STIs

Sexually transmitted infections affect people of all ages and backgrounds with about 20 million new cases in the U.S. each year. Condom Awareness Month presents a great time to get tested with your partner before the Valentine’s Day weekend and to choose to use some form of protection to avoid infection as recommended by the […]

How The NFL Pulled Off a Safe Super Bowl LV Halftime Show in the Middle of a Pandemic

Billboard Completing the 2020-2021 NFL season in the midst of a pandemic was already a herculean task. But putting on a traditional Super Bowl halftime show inside Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay, Florida, as COVID-19 continues to rage across the nation seemed like a bridge too far after a year when live performance and […]

Keeping your Heart Healthy During the COVID-19 Pandemic

February is American Heart Month, a time that provides an opportunity to empower you to be more mindful of your heart health, know your cardiovascular risk and take action to live longer, healthier lives. Especially throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to know your risk of heart disease. What are the Key Risk Factors […]

Coping with Stress During COVID-19

This past year has been one of uncertainty and many people’s lives have changed drastically over the course of nine months. While maintaining social distancing and stay at home orders, routine health has taken a back seat to protecting ourselves and each other from infection. As we wrap up the holidays and enter into a […]