Are Your Lab Reports Reliable? Insights from Dhruv Gupta | S2 E25
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In this episode of The Luke Coutinho Show, I am excited to bring you an insightful discussion with Dhruv Gupta, an experienced consumer technology entrepreneur and the co-founder of Orange Health Labs. He has a proven track record in developing innovative products and executing successful go-to-market plans.  Join me as we uncover: Inspiration behind Orange Health Labs: Dhruv’s personal experience and the need for accurate and reliable medical test results Quality assurance in labs: Health regulations, governing bodies in India like NABL accreditation, and ensuring regular quality control checks Impact of sample collection on lab report accuracy: Significance of pre-analytical factors and reverse logistics SINK tests: The truth about the unethical practice and the need to trust in reputable labs Most common health tests: CBC (Complete Blood Count), HBA1C (for diabetes), thyroid function tests, lipid profiles (heart-related), and kidney and liver function tests (KFT and LFT) Advancements and ethical use of data: Gut microbiome testing, ECG testing at home, and navigating healthcare data privacy  And much more… Chapters: 00:00: Inspiration behind Orange Health Labs 07:47: Quality assurance in labs 13:23: Sample collection and lab report accuracy 17:37: Quality checks within the labs 21:16: Truth about SINK tests 25:01: Most common health tests 30:11: Gut microbiome testing and advancements 36:27: Ethical use of healthcare data 40:24: Key takeaways from Dhruv
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