Press Release Capstone and Luxor Scientific 8.1.2024
Luxor Scientific and Capstone Health Alliance Forge Partnership
Introducing Advanced Diagnostic Testing to Health Systems Across the US
GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA, August 1, 2024 – Luxor Scientific, a leader in clinical diagnostics, has entered into a strategic partnership with Capstone Health Alliance, a prominent regional group purchasing organization (GPO) in the US healthcare industry. This collaboration will grant Capstone’s membership of health systems, independent hospitals, and physician offices across the country access to cutting-edge diagnostic testing and expedited results.
A full-service, privately held medical and research laboratory, Luxor Scientific offers innovative testing solutions that often lead the industry in response to healthcare concerns nationwide. Driven by a team of industry leading scientists and operational leaders, Luxor has developed proprietary technology to increase speed and provide accurate results.
• OWLiver®, the only serum test based off the MASEF Score® able to identify all damaging phases of MASLD, formally known as NAFLD.
• Epidermal Nerve Fiber Density (ENFD) Testing, a highly sensitive and specific test done in-office for documenting small fiber peripheral neuropathy.
• Clinical Medication Monitoring & Toxicology, extensive testing of urine and oral fluid samples for over 100 drugs including emerging novel illicits xylazine, pentylone, nitazenes, bromazolam, and tianeptine.
• CannabisConfirm™, a custom solution for identifying if patients have taken Delta-8- or Delta-9-THC amidst the significant increase in usage of CBD products.
• Molecular Pathogen, both traditional microbiology and rapid PCR testing for infectious diseases.
“We are excited to join forces with Luxor Scientific to offer Capstone Health Alliance Members access to critical diagnostic tests and the information they provide to deliver optimal, timely patient care,” expressed Fred J. Pane, R. Ph., FASHP, FABC, Vice President of Pharmacy Services at Capstone Health Alliance. “Most importantly, Luxor’s tests will equip our Members with the ability to enhance treatment efficacy.”
Marion Snyder, Ph.D., Chief Science Officer of Luxor Scientific, added, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Capstone Health Alliance to provide our diagnostic tests to its extensive network. Our aim is to improve patient care by delivering innovative diagnostic solutions with industry-leading turnaround times that will aid physicians in selecting appropriate treatment plans for their patients to live healthier and happier lives.”
The announcement of this collaboration marks the start of a partnership aimed at improving healthcare outcomes for more patients. Luxor Scientific’s extensive array of laboratory services is now accessible to members of Capstone Health Alliance. For more information about Luxor Scientific, please visit www.luxorscientific.org and for more information on Capstone Health Alliance, please visit www.capstonehealthalliance.com.
About Capstone Health Alliance
Headquartered in Asheville, NC, Capstone Health Alliance is a leading regional group purchasing organization (GPO) that collaborates with hundreds of hospitals and thousands of healthcare providers nationwide. Our primary goal is to deliver tangible savings and provide actionable data to enable informed supply chain decisions. Capstone is committed to helping our Members reduce costs, enhance quality, and foster the exchange of best practices, through our unwavering dedication to price parity, offering consistent savings regardless of organizational size or location. Moreover, our Members gain exclusive access to educational opportunities and benefit from the expertise of our dedicated team of supply chain professionals. To learn more about Capstone Health Alliance and how our innovative solutions can benefit your organization, please visit www.capstonehealthalliance.com.
About Luxor Scientific
Luxor Scientific was founded with the mission of providing better information faster. As a full-service, privately held, CAP-accredited medical and research laboratory, Luxor offers a robust menu of clinical and anatomical testing services. Today, Luxor Scientific is one of the fastest-growing companies in the southeast, specializing in cutting-edge diagnostic testing solutions in the areas of metabolomics, genomics, toxicology, and histology. Industry-leading turnaround times and state-of-the-art equipment and diagnostic solutions allow Luxor to provide personalized service, accurate testing, and innovative functional reporting. For more information about Luxor Scientific and our full test offering, please visit www.luxorscientific.org.
