Medical Laboratory for Women's Health
Women's Health
We partner with OB/GYN specialists to provide comprehensive diagnostic testing that supports women's health across every stage of life. Our services include hormone level assessments, prenatal and genetic screenings, infectious disease testing, and cytology evaluations such as Pap smears.
With a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and clear reporting, we help OB/GYN providers diagnose conditions, monitor pregnancies, and guide treatment decisions with confidence, thus ensuring the best possible care for every patient.
Comprehensive Women's Health Testing
Overview
Express Lab offers a broad range of laboratory testing to support preventive care, diagnosis, and ongoing management of women's health conditions across all stages of life. Our testing services assist providers in evaluating reproductive health, hormonal balance, metabolic risk, pregnancy-related conditions, and gynecologic concerns with accuracy and efficiency.
Why This Test Is Ordered
Women's health laboratory testing may be appropriate for patients who require:
- Routine preventive and wellness screening
- Evaluation of menstrual irregularities or abnormal bleeding
- Assessment of fertility, menopause, or hormonal symptoms
- Pregnancy and prenatal monitoring
- Screening or follow-up for gynecologic conditions
- Evaluation of metabolic, autoimmune, or endocrine conditions impacting women's health
Clinical Value
Laboratory testing plays a central role in women's healthcare by enabling early detection, risk assessment, and individualized care planning. Express Lab's women's health testing supports clinicians by:
- Providing objective data to guide diagnosis and treatment
- Supporting timely intervention and preventive care
- Monitoring treatment response and disease progression
- Enhancing continuity of care across specialties
Clear, reliable results help providers deliver informed, patient-centered care.
Test Components
Depending on clinical indication, women's health testing at Express Lab may include:
- Hormone testing (e.g., estrogen, progesterone, FSH, LH, thyroid markers)
- Pregnancy and prenatal laboratory testing
- Gynecologic and infectious disease screening
- Metabolic and cardiovascular risk markers
- Autoimmune and inflammatory markers relevant to women's health
- Additional specialty testing based on symptoms and clinical history
Self-Collection Testing
Along with the full range of standard women's health tests we also offer unique self-collection testing. These are easy to use multiplex, real-time PCR panel tests that deliver accurate simple and flexible solution for diagnosis of HPV or vaginitis.
HPV Self-Collection
PDF Resources
Articles
- 3-Year Followup/BD Onclarity PMA Trial – Stoler et al 2023
- Human Papillomavirus Same Genotype Persistence and Risk – Bonde et al 2021
- Clinical Utility of Human Papillomavirus Genotyping in Cervical Cancer Screening – Bonde et al 2020
- Human Papillomavirus Genotyping Compared with a Qualitative High-Risk …. – Bottari, et al 2019
- Contribution of Etiologic Cofactors to CIN3+ Risk… – Demarco, et al 2022
- Accuracy and Effectiveness of HPV mRNA Testing In Cervical Cancer Screening – Arbyn, et al 2022
- A Cohort Study of Cervical Screening Using Partial HPV Typing and Cytology Triage – Schiffman, et al 2016
- Relative Performance of HPV and Cytology Components of Cotesting in Cervical Screening – Schiffman, et al 2017
- Risk Stratification of HPV-Positive Results Using Extended Genotyping and Cytology – Stoler, et al 2023
- Self-Collected Vaginal Specimens for HPV Testing – Wetzensen, et al 2025
- Applying Results of Extended Genotyping
MVP Vaginosis Self-Collection
PDF Resources
Documentation
- Cepheid Xpert Xpress MVP
- Cepheid MVP Quick Start
- Cepheid Vaginal Swab Specimen Collection Instructions
- Cepheid Xpress MVP Cartridge Prep
- Cepheid Xpress Data Sheet
Articles
- Cepheid Medical/Scientific Affairs Bulletin – Vulvovaginal Candidiasis
- Cepheid Medical/Scientific Affairs Bulletin – Bacterial Vaginosis
Express Lab Advantage
Express Lab partners with women's health providers by delivering comprehensive testing, dependable turnaround times, and clear clinical reporting, supporting accurate diagnosis, proactive care, and improved outcomes for women at every stage of life. Providers are encouraged to contact Express Lab for assistance with test selection, specimen requirements, and result interpretation by calling 208-529-8330 or filling out the online form.