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When it comes to the safety of passengers on airplanes, drug and alcohol testing for pilots is a crucial part of aviation regulations, ensuring that pilots are fit to fly. Drug testing for pilots is mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and enforced by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The FAA requires that…

Drug testing is an important part of assessing a person’s fitness for activities such as employment, health care eligibility, and even recreational sports competitions. One of the latest innovations in drug testing technology is fingerprint drug testing. This scientific breakthrough leverages our bodies’ unique individual variation to provide accurate results quickly and reliably. In this…

What is a PES test NFL? A PES Drugtest NFL is a program designed by the National Football League (NFL) to protect players from the dangers of prohibited substances. The PES Drugtest NFL annually screens all active players for performance-enhancing drugs such as anabolic steroids, peptide hormones, and masking agents. Players who test positive for…

After the intense health and safety protocols put in place in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, athlete drug testing is becoming a bigger priority than ever. It’s estimated that at least 300 athletes failed drug tests in 2022 alone. That number might not seem like much, but when we consider that athletes may still…

A certain uniqueness is encoded in each person’s DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid). Our genes, which are made up of DNA, act as a “blueprint” that determines our appearance and other characteristics which are recognizable with the best DNA test kit. At the time of conception, every individual receives an identical set of chromosomes from both parents,…

Have you ever wondered why men are usually advised to provide a semen sample when they go through fertility testing? After all, it’s one of the most important prerequisites for assessing male reproductive health. A semen analysis is an essential first step in determining whether or not your body is capable of supporting pregnancy. But…

If you’re searching online for “When and how can I find out the gender of my baby?” you’re likely in the early days of pregnancy. First, congratulations! “Is it a boy or a girl?” Every expectant woman is bound to have this question on her mind. There are plenty of old wives’ tales and folklore…

About the Test Claritas Genomics’ flagship test is the Claritas Clinical Exome (the “CCE”), a whole exome sequencing test that is ordered by physicians to help identify the underlying molecular cause(s) of a patient’s clinical symptoms. In the past, genetic testing focused on analyzing just one gene at a time; in comparison, the CCE provides…

Our Clinical Interpretation Practices – Next Generation Sequencing Assays Clinical interpretation of next generation sequencing testing is complex and requires specific expertise.  The below information provides an overview of Claritas Genomics’ Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) interpretation practices for our clients.   Clinical phenotyping and variant reporting: Claritas reports variants in selected genes based on either the gene…

The Orthogonal Approach   The “orthogonal approach” maximizes the comprehensiveness and accuracy of the Claritas Clinical Exome and Regions of Interest tests. The result is the highest resolution interpretation and best confirmed results available today. The DNA sample is processed using two independent DNA capture and sequencing methods, on the Illumina Next-Seq™ platform and then…