Testing for COVID-19 - Lessons Learned 

Heather Collins, MS, has spent her career assuring optimal lab results were provided to her patients for the betterment of their health and happiness.  Prior to coming to Abbott Diagnostics, Heather specialized in Reproductive Medicine serving as an Embryologist at some of the US’s leading labs: Cleveland Clinic, UNC Women’s Hospital, as well as, several Private Practices across North and South Carolina.  Heather is passionate to educate the importance and difference in laboratory medicine.  When Heather is not in the lab, she can be found on her family farm with her husband and children.

Abbott Diagnostics was founded in 1888 and has a long history of providing measurably better healthcare to those it serves. For the last 50 years Abbott has turned its focus specifically to Infectious Disease testing.   Abbott is proudly partnering with the White House, HHS, World Health Organization, as well as, many other federal and state health authorities to provide complete Covid testing and Antibody screening.  Currently Abbott has 4 FDA approved Covid tests that are being utilized across the country as “Best Practice” as we all work together to fight the Covid-19 pandemic. By bringing fast accurate diagnosis; Abbott empowers you to make smarter medical decisions that affect your future.