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Mean Plasma Glucose (MPG)

MPG is a calculation that relates % A1c (GHB) levels to
plasma glucose levels. Many diabetes patients now
perform self-monitoring of BG (SMBG) in the home
setting, understanding plasma calibrated meters. The
relationship between A1c and PG can be useful in
setting goals for day-to-day testing.

How does A1c relate to MPG? The largest set of clinical
data relating PG to A1c comes from the DCCT.
The study subjects performed quarterly, 24-hr, 7-point
capillary-blood glucose profiles. Blood samples were
collected by subjects in the home setting, pre-meal, 90
minutes post-meal, and at bed-time.

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Rapid Detection of Influenza A & B
Now available at BioTech Laboratory

BioTech Laboratory now offers a qualitative
assay for the rapid detection and
differentiation of Influenza A and B viral
infections—just in time for the flu season.

With the wide availability of antiviral therapy,
prompt diagnosis of influenza is more
important than ever. And, prompt diagnosis
can reduce length of illness, hospital stays,
antimicrobial use and total healthcare costs.

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2008 HOLIDAYS

BioTech Laboratory will be closed in
celebration of the following holidays:

4th of July . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .July 4
Labor Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .September 3
Thanksgiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 27
Christmas Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . .December 25

As usual, we will be staffed to respond to your
STAT requests (true medical emergencies).

Homocysteine
Now available at BioTech Laboratory

Biotech is pleased to announce that we are
now performing Homocysteine testing.
Homocysteine is an amino acid used to make
proteins and is produced in the cells of the
body.

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