Premier Laboratory Services

02/11/2026

Wishing a very well deserved and happy Phlebotomist Appreciation Week to all of the outstanding Phlebs in our company and beyond! You all the truly the blood (all pun intended), sweat, tears and LIFE that make what we do possible! ❣️

02/06/2026

The new Toxicology department construction is complete! All of the new equipment has been moved in and is in the process of being set up and validated. ☑️ This expansion will increase our overall capacity for drug testing and will continue to support our speedy 2 day turn around time.

02/04/2026

Is this what all the cool kids are doing? 👀😂

01/07/2026

Our addition is coming right along! Tentative move in date is the end of this month. 🗓️ This space will be our dedicated Toxicology Department - seperate from blood and molecular. A necessary stepping stone that will allow us to keep up with our current and continuing growth! 📈

12/31/2025

We’re seeing a recent uptick in detections of a specific synthetic ma*****na compound known as “ PINACA” over the past month throughout our treatment centers across Louisiana.

These substances are not natural cannabis and can be far more potent and unpredictable, with higher risks for serious side effects. 😥

If you or someone you care for is in recovery, treatment, or monitoring programs, please stay informed and cautious—synthetic cannabinoids often change formulas to evade detection and can carry significant health risks.

Can your lab detect the latest synthetic designer drugs??? 🔍

12/27/2025

We have at minimum see DOUBLE the normal amount of swabs come through the lab. 🧪 😷

Louisiana is among three states to have "very high" flu activity, with more than 3,500 flu cases.

Dig into the data here >>> https://unfilteredwithkiran.com/cdc-louisiana-has-highest-flu-activity-in-the-u-s/

12/25/2025

We want to take a moment to wish you and yours a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year! 🎈🎄 We are so grateful for a wonderful year of growth, learning, opportunities and challenges. Thank you for trusting us with your patients, clients and clinics. ⭐️

12/22/2025

Over 10,000+ specimens processed. Every. single. month. 🤯

This milestone represents more than volume—it represents trust, precision, and relentless commitment to quality. From our providers to our internal team, this growth is powered by partnerships that believe in accuracy, compliance, and patient-first diagnostics.

Thank you for being part of the journey. Onward and upward. 🚀

12/10/2025

Keep this information in mind when setting protocols for your clinic or facility. ✅

The detectability of drugs in the body varies by:
- Drug class
- Chronic vs. single use
- Body fat content
- Hydration and metabolism
- Test type(Instant vs. LC-MS/MS)

Most drugs physically leave the bloodstream within hours, but urine holds metabolites for much longer. For example -

THC is gone from blood within 24 hours, but THC-COOH metabolite stays in urine weeks in heavy users.

12/09/2025

‼️ MAJOR UPDATE FOR LA MEDICAID PROVIDERS AND PATIENTS. ‼️

Per articles being released this am - Louisiana is not extending the Medicaid contract for UHC and Aetna better health in 2026. That means that all of the affected patients will be assigned one of the other Medicaid plans. If anyone isn’t happy with their new Medicaid plan they will have 90 days from January to change it.

More information ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

https://lailluminator.com/2025/12/09/louisiana-abruptly-cuts-two-medicaid-contracts-putting-care-options-for-488500-in-limbo/

12/05/2025

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11/18/2025

Don’t keep paying $5 + a cup for your 12 and 16 panel screen cups! Our team has an exclusive contract with a reputable cup manufacturer and we are happy to pass our savings directly to you! Reach out today if you’re interested in saving some money and exploring our inventory of options. 💵