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In the realm of healthcare, understanding the intricate balance of hormones within the human body is essential for maintaining optimal health. The science behind hormone testing plays a crucial role in providing valuable insights for healthcare providers. From traditional blood samples to innovative at-home collection methods, advancements in testing techniques have revolutionized the way we monitor hormone levels. In this blog, we will explore the techniques employed to measure hormones and how ZRT has pioneered convenient, at-home collection methods for comprehensive testing. ZRT Laboratory specializes in the scientific aspects of testing. Hormones, originating from various endocrine glands such as ovaries,...

By Tracy Tranchitella, ND ZRT Laboratory SARS-CoV-2 has been circulating in the global population for over a year. According to Worldometer, at the time of this writing on March 2, 2021, 115 million people have been infected with the virus, 2.5 million have died, and 90 million have survived the infection to go on to have possible immunity. The immune response to the virus can range from asymptomatic to severe illness and death and has aroused fear and uncertainty around the world. For those who have been infected with SARS-CoV-2 and survived, some experience prolonged symptoms beyond recovery from the acute illness....

By Dr.David Zava, ZRT Laboratory COVID-19 is Making Blood Draw Clinics a Scary Place to Be In today’s scary world of rapidly spreading COVID-19 infections, most individuals are hesitant to have their health care provider, or worse, a stranger at a blood draw clinic, violate their mandated social space of 6 feet to allow them to stick a needle in their vein and draw blood for testing hormones. It is understandable why during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic both the physician and staff would rather limit physical contact as much as possible with a potentially infectious COVID-19 patient, and vice versa. Some...