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Preeclampsia is a condition that begins early in pregnancy. Its diagnosis is based on signs and symptoms and is only possible once the condition manifests. First-Trimester Preeclampsia Screening allows for the early identification of a pregnancy at high risk for preeclampsia.

The Center for Laboratory Medicine is the first and only national laboratory to provide the means for the early screening of preeclampsia.

The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that infects keratinocytes in the skin or mucous membranes and has more than 200 different serotypes. Most subtypes are associated with benign lesions, but certain types are frequently found in specific neoplasms.

Boy or Girl?

Do you want to know your baby's gender?

The human papillomavirus, or HPV, is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI). It is estimated that 50 to 80 percent of sexually active people will come into contact with the virus at some point in their lives.

HPV and Cervical Cancer

Do you think you might have an HPV infection? It's normal to feel worried and unsure about what that means. 

Cervical cancer is, therefore, a rare complication of a common infection. However, it is also one of the most preventable forms of cancer in humans.