General Practitioners

• Osteoporosis
• Fibromyalgia
  Many viral infections, hypothyroidism, endocrine disorders, fibromyalgia, depression, anxiety, anemia, mononucleosis, sleep apnea and autoimmune diseases can present with fatigue. It is unclear whether these diseases alone, or an underlying predisposition, results in the chronic nature of CFS following the original trigger.
• Primary Care
  State-of-the-art medicine begins with collaborative medicine. Whether it’s a tumor biopsy or genetic disorder, our clients rely on our specialized laboratories to get the right answers and resources that lead to the best outcomes. Our specialized business units have been designed to address the unique needs of primary care and specialty health care markets including oncology, women’s health, maternal-fetal medicine and genetics.
• Smoking Cessation
  The first step in reducing risk for heart disease is to know your current risk level by getting tested. The Heart Health report is easy to read and includes an explanation of all results. Based on the specific outcomes of the test, a provider may recommend medications to control certain risk factors and/or suggest lifestyle modifications through physical activity, healthy eating and smoking cessation.
• Family Practice
  Circle of Life Family Medicine has chosen BioReference because our account executive is reliable and has great communication. There are very few mistakes – and if there are they are fixed promptly and efficiently. The range of testing the laboratory offers is great, and the reports are easy to read with highlighted abnormal and previous results.
• Constipation
• Urinary Incontinence
  Because of these limitations, patients with elevated PSA findings frequently undergo prostate biopsies or treatment that may not be necessary and which may result in significant complications including pain, urinary incontinence, or impotence.
• Diarrhea
• Immunizations
  Antibodies are proteins produced during the body’s immune response to infection. If you have detectable antibody levels, you have either have been successfully vaccinated or have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus in the past. Most people will have detectable antibody levels by 14 days after vaccination or onset of symptoms and levels are presumed to remain elevated for some time. At this time, it is not known how long antibodies will persist following vaccination or infection.

Gynecologists

• Pelvic Pain
  In many cases, STIs do not cause any symptoms, but can still be passed between sexual partners. STIs increase the risk of contracting Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), a chronic disease that requires lifelong treatment. In men, untreated STIs can lead to chronic prostate pain, scrotal pain, complications of the urinary tract, and infertility. In women, STIs can also lead to a host of reproductive complications including pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) which may cause ectopic pregnancy, chronic pelvic pain, preterm birth, and infertility.

Internists

• Internal Medicine
• Urology
  BioReference® offers scientific expertise and laboratory innovation in oncology, urology, and women’s health, with a focus on streamlining services to create a unique healthcare experience.
• Ovarian Cancer
  While the majority of cancer is sporadic and occurs by chance, approximately 5-10% is hereditary and occurs because an individual was born with a harmful change in a gene that increased their risk to develop cancer. In general, it is estimated that approximately 5-10% of breast cancer, 5% of colorectal cancer, and up to 25% of ovarian cancer may be due to a mutation in the gene associated with hereditary cancer. Other types of cancer may also be hereditary.
• Cervical Cancer
  Cervical cancer was once the most common cause of cancer death for American women, but due to regular Pap smear screening, the mortality rate has dropped considerably. Most cervical cancer is caused by the human papillomavirus, or HPV, a common sexually-transmitted infection. L earn more about cervical cancer and GenPath’s Women’s Health HPV testing.
• Prostate Cancer
  As men age, many experience issues related to prostate health. Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers and a leading cause of cancer death for men. But not all cases of prostate cancer are deadly or need treatment. There are two different forms of prostate cancer...
• Lung Cancer
  Carcinoma: begins in the epithelial tissues, such as the skin or in tissues that compose internal organs (e.g., lung cancer and colorectal cancer). Carcinoma is the most common type of cancer.

Psychiatrists

• Depression
• Mental Health
  Most people with new-onset fatigue are usually advised to change their lifestyles, including diet, exercise habits, and stress levels, to see if such changes can improve symptoms. Should those fail, a visit to a primary care provider typically results in a trial of treatments to address sleep issue or mental health concerns. If symptoms persist, and a diagnosis cannot be made, patients may wish to discuss diagnostic testing using the BioReference ME/CFS Profile with their provider.
• Anxiety

Endocrinologist

• Hypothyroidism
• Thyroid
  Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that occurs in children and adults. It is triggered by consumption of gluten, which is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. When people with celiac disease eat foods containing gluten, the small intestine does not absorb nutrients efficiently, which can lead to bloating, diarrhea and other gastrointestinal symptoms. People with celiac disease are at risk for other autoimmune diseases, osteoporosis, thyroid disease, as well as malnourishment. Those with celiac disease are put on a gluten-free diet to limit these risks.

Dermatologists

• Skin Cancer
  Melanomas: cancers that arise in the cells responsible for the pigmentation of the skin. Melanoma is associated with sun exposure. Some people with a family history of melanoma are more at risk for developing the disease.
• Cyst
• Ulcer
  Gastritis is a condition involving abdominal and or epigastric pain and discomfort. It can be caused by excessive use of alcohol, certain medications such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) or infection. If left untreated, gastritis can lead to an ulcer. One of the main causes of gastritis is infection with

Allergists

• Allergies
  Blood tests are helpful when it comes to allergy testing. Specific IgE blood testing can help to identify sensitization to allergic triggers in patients, without the need for a skin prick test. Allergy testing can help providers understand how to limit a patient’s risk for another allergic reaction.