Patricia Agreda, BS
Laboratory Supervisor
Ms. Agreda is an experienced laboratory technician with over five years experience in the development and performance of molecular assays for STDs. She has experience in all aspects of laboratory diagnosis of chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomonas, syphilis, chancroid, and herpes, including all the different types of NAATS (PCR, SDA, TMA), as well as culture and direct fluorescent antibody techniques. She coordinates the testing program for Core 1, performs testing procedures, and coordinates the recording of results with the data entry manager.
Nicole Quinn, BS
Senior Laboratory Technician
Ms. Quinn has been on our laboratory staff for five years and is experienced in all STD molecular assays. She performs laboratory assays, assists with receipt of clinical specimens for laboratory testing, retrieves frozen samples for testing procedures, and transports assays to various POCT locations such as outpatient clinic and emergency department clinics when needed. She assists with data entry of laboratory results.
Helen Won, BS
Laboratory Research Technician
Ms. Won has two years experience and is fully trained to perform tests for the laboratory diagnosis of chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomonas, syphilis, chancroid, and herpes, including all the NAATS tests (PCR, SDA, TMA), as well as culture and direct fluorescent antibody techniques. She will perform testing procedures for Core 1.
