Laboratory Solutions for Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Facilities

Helping You Protect Your
Residents, Staff, and Bottom Line
Why Genesis Laboratory?

Genesis Laboratory Management, LLC is CLIA certified, CAP accredited, and compliant with all CMS testing regulations. All testing is performed in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Genesis Lab partners with assisted living and skilled nursing facilities to deliver accurate, timely, and clinically actionable diagnostics. We serve thousands of facilities across the country and are centrally located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Genesis Lab’s molecular and bloodwork test menus support infection control, reduce hospitalizations, and improve quality measures1. By identifying infections faster and more accurately than traditional methods, molecular testing helps reduce isolation time and avoid unnecessary quarantines—ultimately improving resident outcomes and facility efficiency2

Fast, Accurate Results -Most test results returned in under 24 hours

Convenience and Reduced Stress for Residents -Traveling phlebotomists for routine and unscheduled draws and pick-ups obviate the need to travel to a lab

Cost-Efficient Testing -Reduce unnecessary treatments and rehospitalizations using state-of-the-art tests for upper respiratory, GI, urinary tract infections, and wound infections

Infection Control Partners -Identify and isolate pathogens faster than culture-based methods to prevent the spread of infections in the facility

Our Team

At Genesis Laboratory, our strength lies in our people. We are proud to offer unmatched, personalized service tailored specifically to the needs of assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. The Genesis Team includes:

  • A dedicated liaison specialized in long-term care (LTC) facility support
  • An internal, certified team of traveling phlebotomists (not outsourced)
  • An in-house fleet of couriers ensuring fast and reliable specimen transport
  • Responsive and knowledgeable customer service staff
  • A customizable online portal for test ordering and result access

Test Menu

Blood Work

Comprehensive, all-inclusive blood work menu

STAT, same-day results available, and immediate contact for critical results

Molecular (PCR-Based)

Respiratory Infections (COVID-19, Flu, RSV, etc.)

Gastrointestinal Infections (C. diff, Norovirus, etc.) with Antibiotic Resistance

Urinary Tract Infections with Antibiotic Resistance
Wound Pathogen Panel for Complex and Non-healing Wounds
Podiatry Specimen Testing for lower extremity infections and dystrophic nails common in elderly populations
PCR vs. Culture-Based Testing: A Modern Standard of Care
Culture Testing Limitations PCR Advantages
Results take 48–96 hours Speed: Most results available within 24 hrs
Requires viable bacteria Precision: Detects exact pathogens (bacterial, viral, fungal)
Prone to contamination and overgrowth Comprehensiveness: Identifies multiple pathogens + resistance genes
May miss polymicrobial or fastidious organisms3 Better Outcomes: Enables targeted treatment and better antibiotic stewardship
Lower sensitivity and specificity; often yield  inconclusive or false-negative results3 Overall Sensitivity and Specificity exceeds 99%: detects pathogens with unmatched accuracy

How Genesis Helps You

  • Enhanced Resident Care: Timely and accurate care = early intervention & fewer complications
  • Reduce Costs: Prevent ER transfers and inpatient stays1
  • Improve Regulatory Compliance: Improve infection reporting and reduce citations
  • Streamlined Operations: Simple collection protocols and
    seamless ordering and results portal and customized reports

Healthier Residents.
Stronger Facilities.
Smarter and Cost Effective Testing.
Protecting Public Health Through Early Detection.

 

Genesis Laboratory can be your dedicated diagnostic
partner in the assisted living and skilled nursing space.

Contact us today to learn more or schedule an onsite visit.
 Phone: 732-389-1530
Email: clientservices@genesislaboratory.com

References:

  1. Scallan E, Griffin PM, Angulo FJ, Tauxe RV, Hoekstra RM. 2011. Foodborne illness acquired in the United States–unspecified agents. Emerg Infect Dis 17:16
  2. Chen, Y., Hall, A. J., & Kirk, M. D. (2017). Norovirus disease in older adults living in long-term care
    facilities: strategies for management. Current geriatrics reports, 6, 26-33
  3. Wojno, K. J., Baunoch, D., Luke, N., Opel, M., Korman, H., Kelly, C., … & Sirls, L. (2020). Multiplex PCR
    based urinary tract infection (UTI) analysis compared to traditional urine culture in identifying
    significant pathogens in symptomatic patients. Urology, 136, 119-126