Insights & Publications
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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…
TriCore Research Institute (TRI) Attends the Confederation Latin American Biochemistry Clinical (COLABIOCLI) Conference
This past October, attendees from Latin America and around the world gathered in Cartagena, Colombia to attend the Confederacion Latinoamericana de Bioquimica Clinica Conferencia (COLABIOCLI). Closely aligned with the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM), the COLABIOCLI’s main focuses are on sharing lab expertise and educating laboratorians in Latin America This year’s conference…
TriCore’s Journey to Offer Direct to Consumer Testing
TriCore will launch an exciting new service called Direct to Consumer Testing. This article gives you a framework about this new service, where I explore the history, growth and the unique challenges and opportunities we tackled along the way. First, What are Direct to Consumer (DTC) Tests? They are tests that are marketed directly to…
Understanding the Benefits of IgE Testing in Allergy Assessment, Lab Services & The Significance of Negative Results
Allergies, ranging from hay fever to food allergies, affect millions of people worldwide, impacting their quality of life and sometimes posing severe health risks. In the realm of allergy diagnosis, Immunoglobulin E (IgE) testing emerges as a pivotal tool, offering critical information into allergen sensitivities and guiding personalized treatment approaches. Understanding IgE Immunoglobulin E (IgE)…