Coast Diagnostics Reaches for the Stars, Partnering with Star-studded Movie Production in Mobile

MOBILE, Alabama — Coast Diagnostics adds About My Father to the growing list of movies they are providing COVID testing for. Having partnered with over two dozen film production crews along the coasts of Alabama and Louisiana, Coast Diagnostics has helped over 253,000 actors and crew members continue their work in a safe and healthy environment.

Film production crews have faced many unprecedented challenges since the COVID-19 pandemic began spreading in the U.S. in early 2020. Searching for avenues to keep productions safe, several major studios like Lionsgate are looking to Coast Diagnostics to assist in the screening of actors and crew members for COVID-19.

"Film production is an intense and demanding environment, and our health & safety standards are very high. Timely and accurate testing is imperative and Coast Diagnostics delivers that. Coast has consistently adapted to our unique needs- from day and night Concierge to high volume on-set collection, they have the resources. Their staff is friendly and professional and quickly became part of our 'crew' ", says Emily O'Banion, Lionsgate Health and Safety Supervisor.

Using high-throughput PCR testing technology, which allows hundreds of lab samples to undergo simultaneous testing, Coast Diagnostics is able to offer customized, scalable diagnostic testing solutions for hospitals, clinics, businesses, events, schools, and more.

Coast Diagnostics, a preferred laboratory for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana provides comprehensive lab services along the Gulf Coast and throughout the Southeast. As a licensed full-service laboratory established in 2014, Coast Diagnostics combines state-of-the-art diagnostic testing with a sincere commitment to patient health. We’re proud to be rooted in the Gulf Coast community serving local hospitals, healthcare clinics, and businesses. Our mission is to improve patient care by delivering quality laboratory services in an expeditious time frame.