![]() ![]() Because Helix’s test seeks less data, the company believes it can more rapidly deliver results at scale. While Helix will run its new test on Illumina’s next-generation sequencing machines, its custom-designed kits are tailored to determine only whether someone has an active COVID-19 infection or not. The test is designed to find 98 DNA and RNA markers in the virus’s genome, helping scientists track mutations. In June, San Diego’s Illumina, a pioneer in gene sequencing technologies, received emergency approval for a COVID-19 test, which it sells to labs that have its equipment. Now it has the authorization to tap next-generation sequencing as well. Up until today, Helix used PCR equipment at its lab to serve COVID-19 testing needs of local health officials. It has a contract with San Diego County to process up to 2,000 coronavirus tests per day. Its primary business is helping large hospital systems tap genomics data to deliver better diagnoses and precision medicine to patients.īut Helix also recently ventured into COVID-19 testing. Select from these options: Breaking News, Severe Weather, School Closings, Daily Headlines and Daily Forecasts.Although based in the Bay Area, Helix operates its high complexity clinical lab in San Diego. ![]() Sign up for newsletters emailed to your inbox. Want to see more local news ? Visit the FOX47News Website.ĭownload our free app for Appleand Android Helix Diagnostics is a state-of-the-art clinical laboratory that incorporates the latest technology and methods to provide comprehensive diagnostic testing, including: urine and oral fluid drug monitoring, pathogen detection, pharmacogenomics (PGx) testing, coronavirus testing via molecular qPCR and Covid 19 antibody testing. ![]() Individuals may receive Covid 19 testing through partnering physicians’ offices as well as via drive up collection at their 6200 Highland Road location in Waterford, Michigan. Helix Diagnostics also offers custom designed Covid 19 testing solutions for businesses. ![]() Julie Pantalone, our Vice President of Sales has been instrumental in executing our testing programs at these universities.” We have a unique ability to deliver timely results to the Administration and Health Services departments on their student/faculty population. Helix Diagnostic’s President, Brian Tierney says “Helix Diagnostics is thrilled to help our colleges and universities in Michigan get back to school safely with comprehensive testing. Helix Diagnostics is also currently providing Covid 19 testing solutions for Kettering University, Adrian college, Calvin University, Alma College, Trine University and Ohio Northern University. Helix Diagnostics has partnered with many other educational institutions as well in their endeavors to keep their staffs and students safe while continuing their education. Helix Diagnostics is assisting over 1,200 Davenport University faculty and students to return to campus with ongoing Covid 19 testing solutions. Helix Diagnostics, Michigan’s fastest growing independent laboratory is proud to be helping faculty and students return to campus this fall. ![]()
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