Are Your Lab Reports Reliable? Insights from Dhruv Gupta | S2 E25
Description
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