Cardiology Testing from Quest Diagnostics
As the world's leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services, we offer:
A Full Cardiology Test Menu, Including Tests for:
| • | Cardiovascular risk assessment: established lipid markers, and emerging lipid and non-lipid markers, including lipoprotein subfractions, Cardio CRP® (high-sensitivity CRP), homocysteine, and Lp-PLA2 |
| • | Congestive heart failure: B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) and proBNP, N-Terminal to rule out CHF and assist with disease management |
| • | Hypertension: our unique Direct Renin assay can be used for differentiating renin-mediated and sodium/volume hypertension, and for guiding drug selection based on the hypertension etiology |
Access and Convenience
| • | A national network of laboratories with locations in or near all major cities and esoteric testing laboratories on both coasts. |
| • | Convenient specimen collection options, including in-office phlebotomy and courier services and more than 2,000 conveniently located patient service centers across the country |
Innovation and Quality
| • | Available consultation with our Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute scientific staff, one of the most experienced and comprehensive clinical diagnostics teams in the world |
| • | Six Sigma methodology, which helps us measure results and identify ways to continually improve the processes we use in every part of our business |
Online Resources for Healthcare Professionals
| • | Obtain test ordering codes and specimen requirements from our online Test Menu. | |
| • | Learn about cardiology test selection, utilization, and interpretation in our Interpretive Guide. | |
| • | Simplify test ordering and results reporting with our connectivity solutions. | |
| • | Healthcare professionals can receive a free reprint of "Comparison of C-Reactive Protein and low density lipoprotein cholesterol levels in the prediction of first cardiovascular events," (Ridker, PM et al. NEJM 2002;347:1557-65). Available while supplies last. | |
Online Test Information for Your Patients
Your patients can learn about health conditions and laboratory tests in our online Patient Health Library. The library is founded on evidence-based information, and includes topics such as:
| • | Cardio CRP (C-Reactive Protein) |
| • | Cholesterol and Triglycerides Tests |
| • | Healthwise Self-Care Checklist |
| • | Work in Partnership with Your Doctor |
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learn more about our testing services, and become a client
| • | Contact a physician sales representative |
| • | Contact a hospital sales representative or learn about our complete hospital offerings |
