Our Story

Several years ago, we developed a concept for empowerDX to bring at-home testing for labs that are difficult to find or difficult to get covered by insurance. We are wholly owned by Eurofins, which is an international company that has a huge number of labs all over the world. Healthcare is changing very quickly with many limitations – doctors don’t have a lot of time to spend with people or tests aren’t covered by insurance. Altogether, this leads to delays, frustrations, and high costs for individuals.

People have healthcare questions or issues that come up, and they realize they want to dig deeper to understand the root cause or risk. Often asking, “Is there something more I can do to improve my quality of life? Do I have to suffer with certain symptoms that I’m getting band-aids for? Is there a root cause?"

Individuals are becoming enlightened through their experience, and this is where empowerDX becomes a great match for them. We set out to develop tools that help people to discover the root causes of often ambiguous symptoms. But developing the tools wasn’t enough. We had to make sure people had access to them. And the only way to ensure access was to break down barriers of insurance coverage, cost, and local healthcare availability by allowing people to test in the comfort of their own home at affordable prices.

Our company allows people to participate in their healthcare rather than get directed in their healthcare. Shared decision making for your health is the future. When we get participation and shared decision making, that’s when great stuff can happen. It’s important that you have a doctor that you are aligned with. A good relationship with your doctor includes one with mutual respect and positive collaboration. We offer many tests to help you become an active participant in your own health journey. Our goal with these tests is to provide a bridge for your next step.

Our path got diverted in early 2020 with the COVID-19 pandemic. But we took the challenge head on and were determined to help those in need. With a partner lab, we developed the most sensitive COVID-19 PCR test on the market (according to the FDA). We then relentlessly worked on access to testing, ensuring shipping, and partnering with Uber and national pharmacy chains.

As hope returned later in the pandemic, we were able to shift our focus back to our original mission. We saw opportunities to address unmet needs and focused on bringing innovative diversified tests to the market. We are humbled and proud to see the fruits of our labor help so many people. We are empowerDX. We are here to help you.