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Quintach Lab Tests Are Affordable and Accurate By Stacey Bomser
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uintach Lab Tests is taking the pain
out of laboratory testing. The clinical laboratory sample collection center is known for its quality, confidentiality, efficiency and competitive pricing. It is the local leader in diagnostic laboratory testing and services.
Dr. Laureano Chileuitt, Quintach CEO and Medical Coordinator, answered a few frequently asked questions about his company’s laboratory testing services.
What is Quintach Lab Tests? Quintach Lab Tests is a Weston-based laboratory blood draw branch facility. We offer clients high quality results that are affordable, confidential, quick and dependable. Our tests include virtually any blood or urine test that is medically done. Our state-of-the-art equipment provides accurate, rapid and reliable results, usually within 24 hours. How did you get into this business? I saw a need in our community for this service. I’m a physician from Colombia. Before moving to the United States I worked as Chief of Services and was a professor of Medicine and Neurosurgery. My wife, Luz Stella Ruiz, is a medical technician (MT). She knows everything about laboratory testing, and blood and urine samples. We saw the need in our area for quality lab testing at reasonable prices, especially for patients without insurance. Quintach Lab Tests was created as a way to aid the community by providing affordable and accurate laboratory testing services.
uation, pregnancy and infertility tests, Allergy and Arthritis tests, Cancer search and urinalysis and stool samples. In addition, we offer Hormonal evaluation for weight loss centers and replacement for hair loss, fatigue and others. We also provide infertility screening. Quintach provides urine testing for drugs as required for employment and school, as well as for parents who want to know if their child is using drugs.
Is the lab work done onsite or do you send it to an outside lab? All
Giovanna Ferrigno, M.A. (left), Laureano Chileuitt, M.D./SA-C, and Luz Stella Ruiz, M.T. of Quintach Lab Tests.
samples are taken at Quintach but are processed at First Quality Laboratory in Miramar. It has eleven years of experience. Lab Tests is a CLIA certified lab; it is OSHA and HIPAA compliant.
Are your technicians licensed? Absolutely. Our technicians, medical assistants and phlebotomists are all licensed in United States. My wife works as one of the phlebotomists along with Giovanna Ferrigno, MA. She is from Venezuela. Our staff all have professional laboratory experience from their native countries and are all highly experienced and knowledgeable in this field.
What differentiates Quintach from other diagnostic laboratory testing facilities? The
Quintach’s tests include almost every blood, urine, stool or culture test that is medically done. If a patient requires a special test that we do not provide, we will help them find a facility that offers that test. Our most common tests are Blood tests, Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides), Glycemia and A1C, and chemistry profile, Cardiac test control, Hormonal evaluation and thyroid panel, PSA and Testosterone, Male and Female eval-
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patients with insurance, we require a doctor’s order, insurance information and co-pay. For patients without health insurance, we provide extremely affordable pricing. We can refer them to a doctor if needed.
What are your hours? Quintach is open from 7:30am to 2pm Monday through Friday. Walk-ins are welcome. The lab schedules early morning, afternoon and Saturday appointments by request. It also accepts house call appointments with 24 hours advance notice. Anything else you would like our readers to know about Quintach Lab Tests? Quintach
biggest difference is that we provide patients with personal attention. Quintach is more than a blood draw site. Our prices are the best in the area. We have reviewed many different rates and offer lower cost services with the best quality. Quintach is almost half the price of other laboratories. This is particularly important for clients who do not have health insurance.
What types of tests do you administer?
Do you accept patients without medical insurance? Yes we do. No insurance is needed. For
is a family owned and operated company. We are medical professionals committed to serving the needs of our community, especially the immigrants without health protection and medical opportunity.
Quintach is a leader in diagnostic laboratory testing and services.
How long does it take to receive results? For the majority of tests, about 90%, the results are ready within 24 hours or less. Stat tests can be done in about four hours. We advise patients that some tests need 48 to 72 hours processing time. There are occasional rare exams that need to be sent out and could take seven to ten days to receive results.
We have been honored with awards for community service in local, state and national recognitions. We are part of the family of the Americas Community Center, Hispanic Vote, FLASAC, Women and People of Impact and many other organizations. Quintach Lab Tests is located in the Weston Business Center at 1500 Weston Road, Suite 200-5. It has satellite branches in Doral and Coral Springs. To schedule an appointment call (954) 449-8707 or schedule online at www.quintach.com. For more information email Quintach@Quintach.com.
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