Insights & Publications
Insights
Transforming Hepatitis C Management Through Innovation
Throughout the US, New Mexico has one of the highest rates of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Roughly 2.8% of the state’s population are living with chronic HCV, with many cases currently undiagnosed. TriCore’s innovative use of longitudinal laboratory data and analytics has led to the creation of an HCV targeted intervention algorithm for the…
Poster Presentation: “Evaluation of Analytic-Specific Reagents for the Detection of Pneumocystis jirovecii” by Lilian Okoye, Infectious Disease, TriCore
Lilian Okoye’s poster, “Evaluation of Analytic-Specific Reagents for The Detection of Pneumocystis jirovecii (PJ),” was presented at the American Society of Microbiology (ASM) Microbe Conference 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Showing the process of the quality improvement study for the detection of PJ in patients with suspected PJ pneumonia. Why This Study Matters At the…
A New Era in HIV Testing: 4th Generation Tests Advance Early Detection and Patient Care
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is still a serious health issue, but thanks to new testing technology, we’re getting much better at detecting the virus early and managing it more effectively. One of the biggest breakthroughs in recent years is the development of 4th generation HIV tests — a powerful tool that’s changing how we find…
The Science Behind Celiac Disease Testing
If you’ve been feeling unwell after eating foods with gluten (a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye), your healthcare provider may recommend a blood test to check for celiac disease. This test helps find out if your immune system is reacting abnormally to gluten — and potentially harming your own body in the…
How TriCore Benefits TRI Sponsors
TriCore Research Institute (TRI) is owned by TriCore, an independent, not-for-profit clinical laboratory based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Since joining TRI in June 2024, I’ve had the opportunity to explore how our connection to TriCore enhances TRI’s capabilities and brings unique advantages to our sponsors. Platform Accessibility TRI has access to TriCore’s array of instrumentation…