I had the privilege of sitting down with Dr. David Zava, the founder of ZRT Laboratory and someone I’ve had the pleasure of knowing for over 20 years. During our conversation, Dr. Zava shared insights into his fascinating journey from studying environmental chemicals at the University of Tennessee to founding ZRT in Beaverton, Oregon. Over the years, Dr. Zava's pioneering research and unwavering…

Tags: Saliva Testing, Breast Cancer, ZRT Laboratory


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The History of Saliva Testing: An Interview with Kyle McAvoy, NP and Dr. David Zava

If there is anything the United States is lacking in the war against the 2019 novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) is the mass testing required to detect the virus in those with suspected cases and in asymptomatic individuals. In February the Department of Health and Human Services declared a public health emergency, which allowed for “emergency use of in vitro diagnostics for detection and/or diagnosis of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).”…

Tags: Blood Spot Testing, Dried Urine Testing, Laboratory Quality, Serum Testing, ZRT Laboratory, Test Validation, Covid19


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COVID-19 At-Home Sample Collection – FDA Does Not Approve (Yet)

2019 saw a varied collection of webinars for our health care providers, ranging from practical hormone therapy dosing to the complex biochemistry of the endocannabinoid system. This year we saw an abundance of support from attendees – sharing excitement for topics, actively engaging by asking excellent questions during and after the webinar, and even requesting…

Tags: ZRT Laboratory, Hormone Testing, Hormone Balance


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Looking Back on 2019: Most Popular Webinars

As we ring in the new year, we are reminded of all the accomplishments that came with 2019. We launched our new serum testing, followed by our launch of a new LCMS Saliva Steroid Profile. We also welcomed with open arms, our newest clinical consultant, Beth Baldwin, and surpassed 10 million tests completed worldwide! Wow, what a year! Before we close the door on 2019, let’s take a moment to look…

Tags: ZRT Laboratory, Hormone Testing, Hormone Balance


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Looking Back on 2019: Most Popular Patient Blog Posts

As we bring on the new decade full of ambition and ready for what is next to come, we take a look back at all that happened in 2019 here at ZRT. We launched serum testing and an LCMS Saliva Steroid profile, we welcomed a wonderfully talented new clinical consultant, Beth Baldwin, and exceeded 10 million tests completed worldwide! As eventful as this last year was, it didn’t slow us down from…

Tags: ZRT Laboratory, Hormone Testing, Hormone Balance


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Looking Back on 2019: Most Popular Provider Blog Posts

ZRT’s Laboratory Developed Tests - How We Bring Innovative Dried Sample Testing to MarketZRT Laboratory has been working with dried samples for over 15 years, and the number of tests we offer using dried urine and blood spot make us the world expert on dried sample validation and commercialization. ZRT Laboratory specializes in dried sample types because of their superior stability, ease of…

Tags: Dried Urine Testing, Blood Spot Testing, Hormone Testing, ZRT Laboratory


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ZRT’s Laboratory Developed Tests - How We Bring Innovative Dried Sample Testing to Market

As a laboratory that tests for hormone imbalances and exposure to environmental hazards such as heavy metals and BPA, we are acutely aware of the need to be responsible caretakers of the environment. We try to do our part in minimizing unnecessary waste products that can ultimately find their way into the food we eat, the water we drink and air we breathe. This blog looks at some of the ways we…

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ZRT Cares About the Environment with Eco-Friendly Materials

Health care providers (HCPs) who want to get started with ZRT Laboratory need only take a few easy steps to begin using our saliva, dried blood spot and dried urine tests. Simply set up an account, order kits and then identify the patients who can benefit from hormone, neurotransmitter, heavy metal, and cardiometabolic testing. Best of all, when HCPs have questions about reports and treatment…

Tags: Hormone Testing, ZRT Laboratory, myZRT


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