PTC Laboratories

05/27/2022

Our office will be closed Monday, May 30th in observance of Memorial Day.

We will open with normal business hours on Tuesday, May 31st.

Have a happy and safe holiday weekend!

05/16/2022

Effective today, May 16th, our office and COVID drive-up testing will be closed from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM daily so our staff can take a lunch break.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

01/17/2022

GeneTrait Laboratories continues to offer quick turnaround, drive up PCR testing directly to community members seeking COVID-19 testing for travel purposes. In order to continue offering this service, GeneTrait will now refer all symptomatic and health-related COVID-19 patients to Boone Health's new drive through testing site at 900 W. Nifong, Columbia, MO.

If you are symptomatic, please visit Boone Hospital's drive through location for testing. If you require a PCR test for travel, you are welcome to visit GeneTrait for testing.

More information about Boone Hospital's drive through for health-related COVID-19 testing can be found at https://boone.health/covid-19/ .

More information about GeneTrait's travel-related COVID-19 PCR testing can be found at https://www.genetrait.com/covidtesting/

Commitment to Community Vaccine Appointment Scheduling COVID-19 SCREENING | TESTING | VISITOR POLICY | ARRIVING AT BOONE Keeping You Safe Boone Hospital Center understands the concern COVID-19 has caused for our patients and communities. We are working to help you and your family return to the activ...

01/05/2022

NOTICE: Due to increased demand, GeneTrait is currently out of rapid COVID-19 test kits and has temporarily suspended rapid antigen testing. It is uncertain when we will have more testing kits in stock. However, GeneTrait is still offering PCR COVID-19 testing as usual during this time.

Please visit our website for more details on our PCR testing: genetrait.com/covidtesting

10/26/2021

If you are looking for a quick and easy COVID-19 test for an upcoming event or concert, GeneTrait Laboratories is now offering rapid antigen testing through our drive-up service. No appointment or doctors order is required. Group discounts are available for private events, please contact us for details. More information available at: https://www.genetrait.com/covidtesting/

10/19/2021

GeneTrait Laboratories is now offering COVID-19 rapid antigen testing in addition to our RT-PCR testing through our drive-up service. Rapid antigen testing is ideal for those looking for a quick, cost-effective test for peace of mind or event attendance. Group testing for events or gatherings is available at a discounted rate, contact us for details.
Reference the photo below to determine which test is best for your circumstance or visit our website https://www.genetrait.com/covidtesting/ for more details.

10/18/2021

Boone Hospital Foundation is proud to announce GeneTrait Laboratories as our presenting sponsor for our 2021 Stay-At- Home gala. GeneTrait Laboratories specializes in diagnostic genetic lab services for Missouri's healthcare community, including COVID-19 testing and PGx-guided precision medicine. GeneTrait's partnership with Boone Health has helped facilitate quick and reliable PCR COVID-19 testing for tens of thousands of patients and providers during the most critical stages of the pandemic. GeneTrait continues to support our local community by providing high quality COVID-19 testing services with same-day options available to the public. GeneTrait honors Boone Health's commitment to patient care and is proud to be a local laboratory provider. More information about GeneTrait's genetic expertise can be found at genetrait.com.

07/28/2021

PTC Laboratories is proud to be recognized as a Gold-level 'COVID Stops Here' company by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry (mochamber.com). 100% of staff have been vaccinated since January, 2021. Congratulations to everyone on our team for their commitment to help keep our community safe and healthy! Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry

04/19/2021

Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services has partnered with the Missouri National Guard to get shots into arms from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.

04/21/2020

Businesses are changing their models to join the fight against COVID-19, but unemployment and layoffs continue to soar.

04/17/2020

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) GeneTrait Laboratories in Columbia has the capacity to test up to 20,000 samples for COVID-19 per week but officials from the lab say they're lacking in essential materials. "We have some limitations right now," said Michelle Beckwith, the vice president of GeneTrait Laboratories...

04/12/2020

If you have recovered from COVID 19, please consider contacting your local Red Cross about a plasma donation.

A California man who was diagnosed with the coronavirus and recovered has donated his plasma to help others fighting the potentially deadly virus.