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From Blood Sample to Results: The A1C Journey
Most people know that the Hemoglobin A1C Test is the standard for diagnosing and managing Type 2 Diabetes and prediabetes. But have you ever wondered how it works? What is the A1C Test? Diabetes is a disorder of how the body regulates blood sugar, or glucose. The A1C test (also called hemoglobin A1C or HbA1c)…
Back to School Microbiology
As backpacks get zipped and school bells begin to ring, it’s not just pencils and notebooks that make a return—common childhood infections do, too. With every new school year comes a fresh wave of sniffles, sore throats, and stomach bugs. At TriCore, the Infectious Disease team and I want to help providers and caregivers stay…
Dermatopathology in the High Desert: Diagnosing UV-Related Skin Disease in New Mexico
A Unique Climate, A Unique Challenge New Mexico’s striking natural beauty and sunny skies come with a serious health tradeoff—elevated risk of sun-induced skin damage. With over 280 days of sunshine annually and elevations that intensify UV radiation exposure, New Mexicans are uniquely vulnerable to photodamage and skin cancers. These risks are particularly pronounced…
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…