The Business and Benefit of Covid-19 Testing

Posted on: July 15, 2020 by in Blog
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Covid-19 looks like it is here to stay, and testing for individuals and companies is as important as ever to ensure a safe and healthy environment for our families, customers, and businesses. On this episode, Karen talks with Leitha Boutwell of Coast Diagnostics, LLC, a growing clinical testing laboratory for hospitals, urgent care centers, doctor offices, and businesses in Mobile, Alabama. Leitha fills us in on why individuals and companies need to get COVID-19 tested. She also explains the process of getting tested, the types of tests, and which ones are the most reliable. Recently, Coast Diagnostics is witnessing an increase in companies setting up Covid-19 testing programs for their employees, and they predict that trend will continue. Find out why Covid-19 testing is a smart business decision and what is the easiest and most cost-efficient way to get it done.


This episode is sponsored by: DocRX


Key Takeaways

> Coast Diagnostics is doing 2000 Covid-19 tests a day.

> Coast Diagnostics is ramping up by hiring technicians and staff, improving capabilities, and refining processes to keep up with testing demands.

> The average age of positive tests has gone done by 15 years over the last two weeks.

> Individuals that want a 24-48 hour turnaround Covid-19 Test should contact Greater Mobile Urgent Care Centers.

> Businesses looking to test their employees should contact OHC – Occupational Health Clinic at 251-434-6770.


Cheers To:

Coast Diagnostics test under strict quality control processes and follow all government requirements and report to all parties by the book. – Leitha Boutwell

Covid-19 rapid response testing is not what it sounds like, but our system and machines allow for 24-48 hour turnarounds for results, which is faster than other labs that have a backlog of testing. – Leitha Boutwell


Learn More About DocRX

DocRx is a family-oriented company dedicated to tailor operational solutions for patient health and compliance programs that increases the quality and efficiency of patient-centered care and always with the mission of the patient’s health 1st. With over ten years of experience helping doctors and their patients with diagnostic testing, patient monitoring, medical supplies, compliance, wholesale pharmacy, physician dispensing billing, and more.

DocRx is your patient and health compliance solution, both under one roof. To find out how DocRx can help your hospital, pharmacy, or physicians office see all their services at docrx.com.


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