Alcala Labs

COVID-19 Update: Quarantine Recommendations for Vaccinated Persons: The CDC and the California Department of Public Health have recently updated their COVID-19 quarantine recommendations for persons who have been fully vaccinated. OCHCA will update its health order in accordance with this guidance: -COVID-19-vaccinated persons with exposure to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 are not required to quarantine if they meet all of the following criteria:... -Are fully vaccinated, having received either both doses of a two-dose series 2 weeks prior to COVID-19 exposure or one dose of a single-dose vaccine 2 weeks prior to COVID-19 exposure -Are within 90 days following receipt of the last dose in the series, AND -Have remained asymptomatic since the current COVID-19 exposure -Persons who do not meet all 3 of the above criteria should continue to follow current quarantine guidance after exposure to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19. Fully vaccinated persons who do not quarantine should still: -Self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 for 14 days following an exposure. -Seek clinical evaluation if they develop symptoms, including SARS-CoV-2 testing if indicated. -Respond to calls or texts from OCHCA to assist in contact tracing efforts if requested to do so. ***These criteria could also be applied when considering work restrictions for fully vaccinated healthcare personnel with higher-risk exposures, including household exposures, as a strategy to alleviate staffing shortages; however, if no staffing shortages exist, healthcare workers should still quarantine after higher-risk exposures until further data is available about the effectiveness of vaccination in reducing transmissibility. Of note, exposed healthcare personnel would not be required to quarantine outside of work.*** ***Fully vaccinated inpatients and residents in healthcare settings should continue to quarantine according to guidance for healthcare settings following an exposure to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19; outpatients should be cared for using appropriate Transmission-Based Precautions.*** ***All vaccinated persons must continue to adhere to social distancing and masking measures in the community and job-specific PPE in work site settings.*** Testing of Asymptomatic Persons Who are Fully Vaccinated: The CDC and CDPH have not modified their recommendations for laboratory screening of asymptomatic persons who are fully vaccinated. OCHCA continues to strongly recommend routine screening of asymptomatic staff and residents of nursing homes. In other settings where routine screening is being performed, such as schools, hospitals, and workplaces, consideration can be given to focusing screening on those who have not completed a vaccine series. ***Fully-vaccinated persons who develop symptoms consistent with COVID-19 should be tested and isolated pending results.***

GREAT NEWS! If you need a quick and convenient way to book your next appointment for COVID-19 testing all you have to do is go to our site: alcalalabs.com This will give you the opportunity to book as well as fill out the requisition form ahead of time so that you are in and out on your scheduled appointment day!

Hey guys come by for quick and easy testing at Alcala Labs! We give you the results within 2-3 business days! Did you know we also do COVID-19 antibody testing? If you are presenting any symptoms of COVID-19 or have been in contact with someone who is suspected to have it, we recommend that you come get tested immediately! CONTACT US NOW!

Hey guys come on in to Alcala Labs for quick and easy testing! You can get your results within 2-3 business days! Did you know that we also do antibody testing? If you think you may have COVID-19 or have been in contact someone with the virus, then we highly recommend getting tested immediately! CONTACT US NOW!

Stop by the lab now and come get tested for COVID-19 antibodies! Quick and easy process with results in minutes!

Alcala Labs specializes in Toxicology Screenings through urinalysis and dry blood samples, Vitamin Panels through urinalysis, and more!

Hey guys come by for quick and easy testing at Alcala Labs! We give you the results within 2-3 business days! Did you know we also do COVID-19 antibody testing? If you are presenting any symptoms of COVID-19 or have been in contact with someone who is suspected to have it, we recommend that you come get tested immediately! CONTACT US NOW!

Hey guys come on in to Alcala Labs for quick and easy testing! You can get your results within 2-3 business days! Did you know that we also do antibody testing? If you think you may have COVID-19 or have been in contact someone with the virus, then we highly recommend getting tested immediately! CONTACT US NOW!

Stop by the lab now and come get tested for COVID-19 antibodies! Quick and easy process with results in minutes!

Our lab has received several questions regarding the accuracy of the antibody testing... We are happy to announce that attached you can find information regarding the accuracy of our testing method! This is specifically in relevance to the serum venipuncture antibody testing method! Take a look at our research and end result! The main takeaways we want you to know for the Serum Venipuncture Antibody Testing: For IgG the diagnostic sensitivity is 100%, the diagnostic specif...icity is 100%, the negative predictive value is 100%, the positive predictive value is 100%. For IgM the diagnostic sensitivity is 45%, the diagnostic specificity is 100%, the negative predictive value is 83.1%, the positive predictive value is 100%. Any other questions you may have visit our website: http://www.alcalalabs.com/infectious-disease-testing/ Attachment Sample Summary: http://www.alcalalabs.com//SampleReport_COVID_EDI_Antibody

Alcala Labs specializes in Toxicology Screenings through urinalysis and dry blood samples, Vitamin Panels through urinalysis, and more!

About Alcala Labs Alcala Labs was founded by a partnership between a healthcare attorney specializing in the defense of individual and institutional healthcare providers and a physician with one of the largest pain management practices in Southern California. The lab grew out of frustration with existing laboratory providers and the conviction that Alcala Labs could do better. Smaller labs were not scientifically up to the task and, in many cases, were simply dishonest about ...the services they provided. Larger labs were either unresponsive or subcontracted critical complex lab services to unaccountable third-party labs . Alcala Labs was built to react quickly to the needs of physicians who need to understand drug use and efficacy in their practices. The Alcala difference is accessibility to its physician customers, responsiveness to their needs and inquiries, and customizable lab testing. If a physician has a medical-legal question that arises from testing, he can immediately reach the company’s healthcare attorney President. If a physician requires insight into how a particular test affects the course of a patient’s care, she can engage in a dialogue directly with the lab’s Medical Director. If there are questions about science and the development of new tests, our highly credentialed scientific team can be reached directly. Widely in demand among a variety of specialties, Alcala Labs is of especial importance to drug rehabilitation, pain management, and psychiatry practices. We’re able to add assays as illicit designer drugs begin to appear, and our new pharmacogenetic department gives physicians the power to anticipate the right drugs and dosages to best treat their patients. Located in San Diego, Alcala is a laboratory of national reach and reputation. It is among the fastest growing labs in the country, dedicated to state-of-the-art science and the highest quality service.