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care particularly in the areas of infectious
disease, gastroenterology, and neurology.
Pharmecogenomic tests help physicians determine
if a particular treatment regimen will be effective
based on the individual's ability to metabolize
medications. Variations in drug concentrations can
lead to adverse side effects or ineffective responses.
By testing for the genotypic and phenotypic
characteristics of the individual, effective treatment
plans can be derived and dosages calculated to
produce positive results with fewer side effects.
Each year millions of people are hospitalized
for adverse drug reactions or unresponsiveness
to treatment. Specialty is leading the way in
developing pharmacogenomic tests.

To help expedite test ordering and resulting,
Specialty created DataPassportMD® (DPMD®), an
electronic connectivity solution that links hospitals
and physicians to Specialty's unique menu of tests
and services. Today DPMD® electronic order
and resulting systems are installed in over 2,800
hospitals and physician offices across the country.

Residents of the Valencia-Santa Clarita area will
be pleased to know that the Henry Mayo Newhall
Hospital has chosen to be an outreach partner
with Specialty Laboratories. This partnership has
In 2004, Specialty moved into its newly completed opened a new door providing physician practices
200,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility in Valencia. in the Santa Clarita Valley an unprecedented level
The custom designed and constructed laboratory of clinical laboratory and pathology services. The
has unique modularity allowing flexibility to re- Specialty/ Henry Mayo outreach partnership is
design areas or make major expansions without intended to ensure the highest quality medical care
disrupting production. possible for the continuing health and well being of
residents of Santa Clarita.
In 2006, Specialty forged ahead with their dedication
to "Helping Doctors Help Patients®" by expanding
their services offered by completing a merger with
AmeriPath. This strategic merger allowed Specialty
to remain a distinct operating division and the new
facility in Valencia has become the esoteric testing
division headquarters for the newly combined To learn more about
organization. Specialty Laboratories

please visit our website at:
Specialty's unique approach to supporting hospital
pathology and laboratory outreach helps hospitals
connect with their communities by offering www.specialtylabs.com
valuable clinical services to physicians and
patients beyond their walls. These services help
to build the community's confidence in the local
medical center's ability to provide increasingly
sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic services.

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