Gastroenterology Testing from Quest Diagnostics
As the world's leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services, we offer:
A Full Gastroenterology Test Menu
Our clinical and pathology services assist physicians in the diagnosis and management of a broad range of digestive diseases. These conditions include:
| • | Inflammatory bowel disease | |
| • | Celiac disease and gluten sensitivity | |
| • | Colorectal and other gastrointestinal cancers | |
| • | Peptic Ulcer Disease (H. pylori) | |
| • | Urea Breath test | |
| • | Stool antigen | |
| • | Liver Disease and Hepatitis | |
We also offer:
| • | Convenient, consolidated viral load, genotyping and screening test ordering |
| • | An extensive molecular test menu for both HBV and HCV, including HEPTIMAX™ Quantitative HCV RNA Testing |
Access and Convenience
| • | Convenient specimen collection options, including in-office phlebotomy and courier services and over 2,000 conveniently located patient service centers across the country |
| • | A national network of 30-plus regional laboratories and approximately 150 rapid response laboratories |
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 gastroenterology test selection, utilization, and interpretation in our Interpretive Guide | |
| • | Simplify test ordering and results reporting with our connectivity solutions | |
| • | Stay informed with articles from the Quest Diagnostics Physician's Update Newsletter, such as "Updated consensus guidelines for HCV" Fall 2002 | |
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:
| • | Healthwise Self-Care Checklist |
| • | Hepatitis C |
| • | Hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibody test |
| • | Tests for hepatitis C virus genetic material (RNA) |
| • | Work in Partnership with Your Doctor |
Contact a Quest Diagnostics Sales Representative,
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 |
