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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…
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TriCore Welcomes New Chief Financial Officer, Kristofer Rudd
TriCore is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristofer Rudd as the organization’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Kris will provide strategic financial leadership to the organization, overseeing accounting, financial planning and analysis, supply chain, and revenue operations. Kris brings with him a wealth of financial leadership experience across multiple industries, with a concentrated focus…
TriCore Renews Contract with MedSpeed
TriCore Renews Contract with MedSpeed Healthcare logistics company has helped optimize specimen delivery since 2016 ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, January 14, 2025—TriCore, an independent clinical laboratory headquartered in Albuquerque, N.M., has renewed its partnership with MedSpeed, a leading provider of same-day logistics services to the healthcare industry. The new seven-year contract builds on the…
TriCore Launches Direct Access Testing Service for New Mexico Communities
TRICORE LAUNCHES DIRECT ACCESS TESTING SERVICE FOR NEW MEXICO COMMUNITIES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO – December 12, 2024 — TriCore, New Mexico’s non-profit clinical laboratory, is excited to announce the launch of its new direct-to-consumer testing service, MyTriCore. This service empowers New Mexicans to conveniently order and purchase lab tests…