Talent Testing Service
Mr. Marcus Disputes SF Weekly Story
Adult performer Mr. Marcus, who last week admitted he covered up a positive syphilis test and also went along with what he alleged was an industry testing lab helping him with a cover-up so that he could continue working, told XBIZ late Tuesday that a story published today by San Francisco Weekly took his remarks out of context.
Talent Testing Enhances Medical Council, Outreach Program
Talent Testing Services on Tuesday named Dr. David Smith, M.D., M.A.S., an infectious disease specialist, to head its Internal Medical Council and Outreach Program.
TTS Issues Statement on Mr. Marcus' Charge of 'Inappropriate Behavior'
Talent Testing Services Inc. issued a statement today again saying it "categorically denies inappropriate behavior" on the part of its Northridge, Calif., staff to accommodate Mr. Marcus’s request to alter the basic talent panel test results.
Syphilis-Positive Porn Performer Mr. Marcus Apologizes, Admits to Altered Test
Adult performer Mr. Marcus told XBIZ Tuesday that he is “very sorry” for altering his STI test result that showed he tested positive for syphilis, saying he only worked with the altered test because his doctor assured him that he would not be contagious after taking a shot of penicillin and waiting at least 10 days before any sexual activity.
TTS Announces Upgrade to Talent Test Display
Talent Testing Services on Tuesday said that it is making enhancements to the display of on-demand talent test results.
TTS-UCLA Study Focuses on Chlamydia, Gonorrhea
Talent Testing Service Inc. today announced a partnership program with UCLA for a sexual health study.
APHSS Responds to TTS Announcement Over Testing Data
APHSS this afternoon released a response to this morning's Talent Testing Services' announcement that it would not send performer testing data to the APHSS database.
Talent Testing Service States Position on APHSS Program
Talent Testing Service, in a press release Thursday morning, said it won't participate in the APHSS program because the manual entry for inputting performer data by participating facilities is "unsafe."
Manwin Decides Not to Accept TTS Performer Test Results
Manwin today said it won't accept STI test result originating from Talent Testing Services.
Talent Testing Service, APHSS Stuck in Stalemate Over Performer Testing
Talent Testing Service CEO Sixto Pacheco told XBIZ Thursday that belonging to the Free Speech Coalition’s Adult Performer Health & Safety Services (APHSS) approved list of performer testing labs is “not in the best interest” of TTS.
Aptima vs. Abbott: Performer Testing Debate Reaches Fever Pitch
The debate over using Abbott or Aptima for HIV performer testing reached a fever pitch this week among stakeholders in the adult film industry.
TTS Applauds Manwin's Performer Testing Move
Talent Testing Service Inc. (TTS) on Wednesday said it welcomes the move by Manwin on adopting new performer testing standards.
Talent Testing Service Opens in Northridge
Florida-based Talent Testing Service has opened an office in Northridge, Calif. offering STD testing for performers in the adult industry.