Laboratory/Blood Testing Centers
Atlanta, GA
Lab/Blood Testing Centers
Atlanta, GA
Accredited Drug Testing in Atlanta, Georgia provides confidential laboratory analyzed testing services at our Atlanta, GA testing locations for medical and personal testing purposes for health, prevention and early detection of diseases. Patients can directly schedule a laboratory test including blood and urinalysis at multiple laboratory/blood testing centers in Atlanta, Georgia and the surrounding areas. Same day service is available and most testing centers in the Atlanta, GA area are within minutes of your home or office.
501 PULLIAM ST SW STE 144 0.6 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30312
236 AUBURN AVE NE STE 205A 0.7 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30303
2221 PEACHTREE ST NE 0.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30309
1230 PEACHTREE ST NE STE 1900 0.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30309
338 W Peachtree St NW 1.0 miles
Atlanta, GA 30308
550 Peachtree Street NE, Suite, 1.4 miles
Atlanta, GA 30308
550 PEACHTREE ST NE STE 1460 1.4 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30308
145 NORTH AVE NE 1.6 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30308
688 SPRING ST NW 1.7 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30308
882 PONCE DE LEON AVE NE 2.4 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30306
1270 CAROLINE ST NE 2.5 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30307
923 DILL AVE SW 2.7 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30310
2292 PEACHTREE RD NW 4.7 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30309
1365 CLIFTON RD NE 4.8 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30322
757 CLEVELAND AVE SW STE D 4.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30315
1480 CHATTAHOOCHEE AVE NW 4.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30318
1136 Cleveland Ave Ste 303, S Fulton Med Arts Ctr 5.7 miles
East Point, GA 30344
535 N CENTRAL AVE 6.0 miles
HAPEVILLE, GA 30354
1834 CLAIRMONT RD 6.1 miles
DECATUR, GA 30033
1276 MCCONNELL DR 6.2 miles
DECATUR, GA 30033
1800 HOWELL MILL RD NW STE 130 6.5 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30318
1005 VIRGINIA AVE STE 100 6.5 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30354
1203 CLEVELAND AVE STE 1 C 6.5 miles
EAST POINT, GA 30344
3580 ATLANTA AVE 6.5 miles
HAPEVILLE, GA 30354
791 Oak St 6.6 miles
Hapeville, GA 30354
1397 CEDAR GROVE RD 7.1 miles
CONLEY, GA 30288
3617 ROSWELL RD NE STE A 7.2 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30305
1774 CENTURY BLVD NE STE A 7.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30345
6000 N TERMINAL PKWY STE 315 8.0 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30320
1975 CENTURY BLVD NE STE 4 8.1 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30345
4445 Commerce Dr SW STE B11 8.4 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30336
6000 S TERMINAL PKWY STE 375 8.4 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30337
4525 Fulton Industrial Blvd SW 8.5 miles
Atlanta, GA 30336
526 Forest Pkwy Ste K 8.9 miles
Forest Park, GA 30297
4223 MORELAND AVE 8.9 miles
CONLEY, GA 30288
4770 FULTON INDUSTRIAL BLVD SW 8.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30336
5032 CLARK HOWELL HWY 9.0 miles
COLLEGE PARK, GA 30349
4400 PEACHTREE RD NE 9.0 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30319
4795 FULTON INDUSTRIAL BLVD SW STE F 9.1 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30336
1462 W. MONTREAL RD STE 114 9.3 miles
TUCKER, GA 30084
920 DANNON VW SW STE 3103 CASCADE PROFESSIONAL PARK 9.4 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30331
4425 S COBB DR, SUITE C 9.4 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
3515 CAMP CREEK PKWY STE 110 9.9 miles
EAST POINT, GA 30344
2375 WESLEY CHAPEL RD 10.1 miles
DECATUR, GA 30035
4805 BRIARCLIFF RD NE STE 108 10.2 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30345
4367 NEW SNAPFINGER WOODS DR 10.4 miles
DECATUR, GA 30035
5185 OLD NATIONAL HWY 10.5 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30349
1025 VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY SE OUTPARCEL 7A 10.6 miles
MABLETON, GA 30126
3965 CASCADE RD SW STE R 10.6 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30331
5670 FULTON INDUSTRIAL BLVD SW 10.7 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30336
2151A IDLEWOOD RD 10.7 miles
TUCKER, GA 30084
3791 S COBB DR SE STE A 10.9 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
5610 ROSWELL RD STE 100 10.9 miles
SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30342
4501 CIRCLE 75 PKWY SE STE B-2190 10.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30339
4480 N COOPER LAKE RD SE 11.0 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30082
993 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE BLDG 210 11.0 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30342
2550 COBB PKWY SE STE 202 11.0 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
6425 POWERS FERRY RD NW 11.0 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30339
769 MORROW RD 11.0 miles
FOREST PARK, GA 30297
975 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE STE 320 11.1 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30342
2430 HERODIAN WAY SE STE 210 11.2 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE, 11.3 miles
Atlanta, GA 30342
5464 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD 11.3 miles
CHAMBLEE, GA 30341
217 ARROWHEAD BLVD STE D1 11.8 miles
JONESBORO, GA 30236
2520 WINDY HILL RD SE STE 201 11.8 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30067
81 UPPER RIVERDALE RD SW #140 11.9 miles
RIVERDALE, GA 30274
83 UPPER RIVERDALE RD SW STE 155 11.9 miles
RIVERDALE, GA 30274
2480 Windy Hill Rd Ste 200 11.9 miles
Marietta, GA 30067
2480 WINDY HILL RD SE STE 104 11.9 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30067
545 CONCORD RD SE 11.9 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30082
3678 N Peachtree Rd Ste 202 11.9 miles
Chamblee, GA 30341
6681 JONESBORO RD 12.0 miles
MORROW, GA 30260
7147 JONESBORO RD STE L 12.0 miles
Morrow, GA 30260
3987 LAWRENCEVILLE HWY STE B 12.0 miles
TUCKER, GA 30084
3201 S COBB DR SE STE D1 12.0 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
5040 SNAPFINGER WOODS DR STE 102 12.1 miles
DECATUR, GA 30035
750 MOUNT ZION RD 12.2 miles
JONESBORO, GA 30236
180 COBB PKWY S 12.3 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30060
5019 LAVISTA RD 12.3 miles
TUCKER, GA 30084
4360 CHAMBLEE DUNWOODY RD STE 515 12.4 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30341
755 MOUNT VERNON HWY NE STE 270 12.5 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30328
1500 MOUNT ZION RD 12.5 miles
MORROW, GA 30260
2721 S COBB DR SE 12.7 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
1140 HAMMOND DR NE BLDG4-SUITE 100 12.7 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30328
1776 OLD SPRING HOUSE LN STE 200 12.7 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30338
2890 DELK RD SE 13.0 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30067
6660 ROSWELL RD 13.0 miles
SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30328
101 QUARTZ DR STE 101 13.5 miles
VILLA RICA, GA 30180
561 THORNTON RD 13.9 miles
LITHIA SPRINGS, GA 30122
1575 MOUNT VERNON RD 13.9 miles
DUNWOODY, GA 30338
804 COMMERCE BLVD STE A25 14.0 miles
RIVERDALE, GA 30296
1745 OLD SPRING HOUSE LN 470 14.2 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30338
399 AUSTELL RD 14.3 miles
AUSTELL, GA 30106
3875 AUSTELL RD STE 202 14.3 miles
AUSTELL, GA 30106
3950 Austell Road SW 14.4 miles
AUSTELL, GA 30106
3825 Medical Park Dr. Ste 101, 14.5 miles
Austell, GA 30106
1680 MULKEY RD SW, SUITE B 14.6 miles
AUSTELL, GA 30106
470 Franklin Rd SE Ste 103 14.7 miles
Marietta, GA 30067
6438 DAWSON BLVD STE D 14.7 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30093
1395 S MARIETTA PKWY SE STE 200 STE 212 15.0 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30067
4774 LOWER ROSWELL RD 15.1 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30068
270 COBB PKWY S STE 30 15.3 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30060
On-site only 15.3 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30068
8225 MALL PARKWAY ST 110 15.4 miles
LITHONIA, GA 30038
87 HIGHWAY 138 W 15.4 miles
STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281
305 WILLOW LN 15.5 miles
STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281
6300 JIMMY CARTER BLVD STE 110 15.7 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30071
6760 Jimmy Carter Blvd Ste 150 15.8 miles
Norcross, GA 30071
6825 JIMMY CARTER BLVD STE 1100 15.8 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30071
6475 JIMMY CARTER BLVD STE 200 15.8 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30071
2453 POWDER SPRINGS RD SW STE 215 16.2 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30064
6334 ROSWELL RD NE STE C 16.2 miles
SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30328
6309 ROSWELL RD NE STE 2-E 16.2 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30328
5942 ROSWELL RD NE 16.2 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30328
6808 DEER TRAIL LN 16.3 miles
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30087
3300 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 110 16.4 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30092
220 COBB PKWY N STE 400 16.4 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30062
3720 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD 16.7 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30092
2256 ROCKBRIDGE RD 16.8 miles
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30087
3295 River Exchange Dr Ste 584 16.8 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30092
4765 STONE MOUNTAIN HWY STE D 17.5 miles
LILBURN, GA 30047
3875 POWDER SPRINGS RD 17.5 miles
POWDER SPRINGS, GA 30127
110 LEWIS DR NE 17.8 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30060
790 CHURCH ST, #150 17.9 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30060
790 Church St NW, Ste 200 17.9 miles
Marietta, GA 30060
833 CAMPBELL HILL ST NW STE 200 18.1 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30060
9410B WILLEO RD 18.3 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30075
155 EAGLES WALK STE F 18.7 miles
STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281
1129 HOSPITAL DR STE 5E 18.8 miles
STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281
3481 ERNEST W BARRETT PKWY SW 18.9 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30064
440 ERNEST W BARRETT PKWY NW STE 23 19.1 miles
KENNESAW, GA 30144
990 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 4 19.4 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
880 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 150B 19.5 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
8335 OFFICE PARK DR STE G 19.8 miles
DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30134
8337 Office Park Dr Ste A 19.8 miles
Douglasville, GA 30134
3653 LAWRENCEVILLE HWY 20.0 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30044
115 COMMERCE DR STE A 20.1 miles
FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214
3675 SATELLITE BLVD STE 840 20.2 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
9390 THE LANDING DR 20.2 miles
DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30135
635 GLYNN ST N STE 1 20.4 miles
FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214
3551 SATELLITE BLVD 20.6 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
3360 SATELLITE BLVD STE 3 20.6 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
2800 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD STE F 20.6 miles
DULUTH, GA 30097
3043 HARTRIGHT BEND CT 20.7 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
600 HOUZE WAY STE C1 20.7 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
55 W CROSSVILLE RD 20.8 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30075
GEORGE BUSBEE PKWY 21.0 miles
KENNESAW, GA 30144
775 COBB PLACE BLVD NW 21.1 miles
KENNESAW, GA 30144
500 LANIER AVE W STE 412 21.3 miles
FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214
10905 HAYNES BRIDGE RD 21.3 miles
ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
3490 PLEASANT HILL RD 21.4 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
2878 FIVE FORKS TRICKUM RD 21.4 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30044
7421 DOUGLAS BLVD STE A 21.5 miles
DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30135
11205 ALPHARETTA HWY STE G2 21.5 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
11760 HASTINGS BRIDGE RD 21.5 miles
HAMPTON, GA 30228
9690 VENTANA WAY 21.5 miles
ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
1095 WOODSTOCK RD 21.7 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30075
1240 HIGHWAY 54 W STE 102 21.7 miles
FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214
1275 HIGHWAY 54 W STE 201 21.7 miles
FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214
3800 PLEASANT HILL RD STE 1 21.7 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
3216 HIGHWAY 5 21.8 miles
DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30135
9775 MEDLOCK BRIDGE RD STE B 21.8 miles
DULUTH, GA 30097
1427 HIGHWAY 138 SE STE 1 21.8 miles
CONYERS, GA 30013
1305 HEMBREE RD STE 103 21.9 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
5745 WENDY BAGWELL PKWY ste 9 21.9 miles
HIRAM, GA 30141
175 HANDLEY RD STE 200 22.0 miles
TYRONE, GA 30290
80 Vinings Dr Ste 80 22.0 miles
McDonough, GA 30253
125C HOWELL RD 22.1 miles
TYRONE, GA 30290
11660 ALPHARETTA HWY, BLDG 700 22.2 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
5610 WENDY BAGWELL PKWY 22.2 miles
HIRAM, GA 30141
1580 BOGGS RD STE 700 22.3 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
1039 E FREEWAY DR SE 22.4 miles
CONYERS, GA 30094
2356 LENORA CHURCH RD 22.4 miles
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
10945 STATE BRIDGE RD 22.4 miles
JOHNS CREEK, GA 30022
3170 LENORA CHURCH RD STE 220 22.5 miles
SNELLVILLE, GA 30039
1412 MILSTEAD AVE NE 22.5 miles
CONYERS, GA 30012
11780 NORTHFALL LN STE 301 22.6 miles
ALPHARETTA, GA 30009
1288 WELLBROOK CIR NE STE C 22.7 miles
CONYERS, GA 30012
2138 SCENIC HWY N STE F 22.7 miles
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
2118 SCENIC HWY N STE H 22.8 miles
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
1800 Tree Ln. Suite 310 23.0 miles
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
1287 SPUR 138 STE 8 23.0 miles
JONESBORO, GA 30236
10820 ABBOTTS BRIDGE RD STE 3000 23.2 miles
DULUTH, GA 30097
3655 CHEROKEE ST NW STE 5 23.7 miles
KENNESAW, GA 30144
1275 SHILOH RD NW STE 3050 23.7 miles
KENNESAW, GA 30144
3055 North Point Pkwy, Ste 300 23.7 miles
Alpharetta, GA 30005
3805 CHEROKEE ST NW 24.0 miles
KENNESAW, GA 30144
1301 SIGMAN RD NE STE 230 24.5 miles
CONYERS, GA 30012
203 WOODPARK PL BLDG C 24.7 miles
WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
620 SIGMAN RD NE STE 400 24.7 miles
CONYERS, GA 30013
1680 GA 138 25.0 miles
CONYERS, GA 30013
Testing services include physician referral, collection of the specimen, complete laboratory analysis and confidential and secure result reporting.
Common Lab/Blood Tests Performed in Atlanta, GA Include:
- Lipid/Cholesterol Test
- STD Testing
- Diabetes Testing
- Thyroid Testing
- Hemoglobin A1C Testing
- Complete Blood Count (CBC) Testing
- Hepatitis Testing
- Basic Metabolic Testing
- Liver Function Testing
- Hormone Testing
** Patients who have high insurance deductibles, co-pays or do not have insurance can access important health and wellness testing by scheduling/Ordering a confidential clinical test through Accredited Drug Testing By Phone or On-line.
The process to schedule a lab/blood test in Atlanta, Georgia is fast and easy!
Step 1: Schedule/Order your test online at www.accrediteddrugtesting.com/lab-test-order or call our scheduling department at 800-221-4291. You do not need to visit a doctor to order a test.
Step 2: Provide confidential and secure patient information including the type of test, zip code of the location area you would like to take the test, make payment and you will receive a patient registration form by email where you can immediately proceed to the testing center. Same day service is available. Your test registration pass will have the testing location address and hours of operation.
Step 3: After your test has been analyzed by one of our national CLIA and FDA certified laboratories (Quest/ LabCorp) your results will be sent through a confidential, secure and encrypted portal to the email address that you provided. In the event that the test is non-negative, abnormal or other circumstances, a consultation with the referring physician is available.
Blood Testing Atlanta, Georgia
A blood test performed in Atlanta, GA is a laboratory analysis performed on a blood sample that is usually extracted from a vein in the arm using a hypodermic needle, or via fingerprick. Multiple tests for specific blood components, such as a glucose test or a cholesterol test, are often grouped together into one test panel called a blood panel or blood work. Blood tests are often used in health care to determine physiological and biochemical states, such as disease, mineral content, pharmaceutical drug effectiveness, and organ function. Typical clinical blood panels include a basic metabolic panel or a complete blood count. Blood tests are also used in drug tests to detect drug abuse.
A basic metabolic panel measures sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), magnesium, creatinine, glucose, and sometimes calcium. Tests that focus on cholesterol levels can determine LDL and HDL cholesterol levels, as well as triglyceride levels.
Some tests, such as those that measure glucose or a lipid profile, require fasting (or no food consumption) eight to twelve hours prior to the drawing of the blood sample.
For the majority of tests, blood is usually obtained from the patient's vein. Other specialized tests, such as the arterial blood gas test, require blood extracted from an artery. Blood gas analysis of arterial blood is primarily used to monitor carbon dioxide and oxygen levels related to pulmonary function, but is also used to measure blood pH and bicarbonate levels for certain metabolic conditions.[While the regular glucose test is taken at a certain point in time, the glucose tolerance test involves repeated testing to determine the rate at which glucose is processed by the body.
Laboratory Testing In Atlanta, Georgia
Our laboratory testing locations in Atlanta, GA provide a wide range of certified laboratory test analysis. Some test results can be affected by certain foods and medications. For this reason, people may be asked to not eat or drink for several hours before a laboratory test or to delay taking medications until after the test.
Common Lab Tests Performed at our Atlanta, Georgia Testing Facilities Include:
- Complete Blood Count. This test, also known as a CBC, is the most common blood test performed.
- Prothrombin Time. Also known as PT and Pro Time, this test measures how long it takes blood to clot.
- Basic Metabolic Panel.
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel.
- Lipid Panel.
- Liver Panel.
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone.
- Hemoglobin A1C.
All laboratory testing that is performed on humans in the United States (except testing done in clinical trials and other types of human research) is regulated through the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), which were passed by Congress in 1988. The CLIA laboratory certification program is administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in conjunction with the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CLIA ensures that laboratory staff are appropriately trained and supervised and that testing laboratories have quality control programs in place so that test results are accurate and reliable.
STD Testing Atlanta, Georgia
Our local Atlanta, Georgia STD testing centers provide multiple STD tests for individuals who may have been exposed to or showing symptoms of an STD. Millions of Americans have some form of an STD and our testing is provided in a confidential manner. STD tests may be ordered for one specific type of test or you may order a multiple panel test which includes several STD tests. STD stands for Sexually Transmitted Disease, also known as STI or Sexually Transmitted Infection, meaning that these diseases are most often, but not exclusively, spread by sexual intercourse.
STDs are passed from one person to another through sexual activity which can include vaginal intercourse, anal intercourse and/or anal intercourse. Though not as common, STDs can also be transmitted through intimate physical contact such as heavy petting.
STDs do not always cause symptoms, or they may only cause mild symptoms. This makes it very possible to have an infection and not know it. Therefore, if you are sexually active it is important to get tested at least once a year.
Handy Resources
Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.
- FDA: Drug Testing
Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.
- PDR.net
Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.
- BeSafeRx - FDA
Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.
- SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace
Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.
- Drugs.com
Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.
- Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)
Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.
- Merck Manuals
Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.
- SAMHSA Store
Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.
- National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.
- CDC: Workplace Health Promotion
CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.
- Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing
General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.
- MedlinePlus: Drug Testing
Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.
- University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia
Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.
- World Health Organization (WHO)
International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.
- Healthline: Drug Testing
Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.
- WebMD: Drug Testing
Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.
- National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.
AI Overview
Laboratory Blood Testing: An Essential Overview
Laboratory blood testing is a fundamental tool in medical diagnostics, offering critical insights into the physiological and pathological conditions of the body. These tests are commonly used to evaluate health, diagnose diseases, and monitor medical treatments. This overview highlights the importance, common types of blood tests, and what individuals can expect during the testing process.
Importance of Blood Testing
Blood tests are vital for early detection and management of diseases. They help in assessing the functioning of various organs such as the liver, kidneys, and thyroid, and are essential in diagnosing conditions like diabetes, anemia, and heart disease. Regular blood testing can aid in the early detection of health issues, allowing for timely intervention.
Common Types of Blood Tests
- Complete Blood Count (CBC): Measures the levels of various blood cells like red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. This test is crucial for diagnosing conditions such as anemia and infections.
- Blood Chemistry Panels: Includes tests such as liver panels, kidney panels, and electrolyte testing which assess the functionality of these organs and electrolyte balance.
- Lipid Panel: Used to determine the levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, important for assessing heart disease risk.
- Blood Glucose Tests: Measures blood sugar levels to manage and diagnose diabetes.
- Coagulation Panel: Assesses blood clotting ability and can help diagnose clotting disorders or monitor blood thinning medications.
What to Expect During a Blood Test
- Preparation: Some tests require fasting or other specific conditions before sample collection. It's important to follow all preparatory instructions provided by the healthcare provider.
- Collection Process: A healthcare professional will draw blood, usually from a vein in the arm, using a small needle. The process is quick and causes minimal discomfort.
- Results: The time to receive test results can vary depending on the type of test. Results are typically available within a few days and will be discussed with the healthcare provider to interpret what they mean for the individual’s health.
Benefits of Regular Blood Testing
Regular blood testing provides numerous benefits:
- Health Monitoring: Helps track health changes over time, providing insights into how lifestyle, diet, and age affect body functions.
- Disease Management: Essential for managing chronic conditions, allowing adjustments in treatment plans based on test results.
- Preventive Care: Identifies risk factors early, enabling preventive measures to be taken before the onset of more serious conditions.
Laboratory blood testing is a key component in healthcare management, playing a crucial role in diagnosing, monitoring, and preventing diseases. Understanding the types and purposes of various blood tests can help individuals actively participate in their healthcare decisions.
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Local Area Info: Atlanta
Atlanta is the capital of, and the most populous city in, the U.S. state of Georgia. With an estimated 2017 population of 486,290, it is also the 38th most-populous city in the United States. The city serves as the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, home to 5.8 million people and the ninth-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Atlanta is the seat of Fulton County, the most populous county in Georgia. A small portion of the city extends eastward into neighboring DeKalb County.
Atlanta was originally founded as the terminating stop of a major state-sponsored railroad. With rapid expansion, however, it soon became the convergence point between multiple railroads, spurring its rapid growth. The city's name derives from that of the Western and Atlantic Railroad's local depot, signifying the town's growing reputation as a transportation hub. During the American Civil War, the city was almost entirely burned to the ground in General William T. Sherman's famous March to the Sea. However, the city rose from its ashes and quickly became a national center of commerce and the unofficial capital of the "New South". During the 1950s and 1960s, Atlanta became a major organizing center of the civil rights movement, with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Ralph David Abernathy, and many other locals playing major roles in the movement's leadership. During the modern era, Atlanta has attained international prominence as a major air transportation hub, with Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport being the world's busiest airport by passenger traffic since 1998.
Atlanta is rated as a "beta(+)" world city that exerts a moderate impact on global commerce, finance, research, technology, education, media, art, and entertainment. It ranks in the top twenty among world cities and 10th in the nation with a gross domestic product (GDP) of $385 billion. Atlanta's economy is considered diverse, with dominant sectors that include transportation, logistics, professional and business services, media operations, medical services, and information technology. Atlanta has topographic features that include rolling hills and dense tree coverage, earning it the nickname of "the city in a forest." Revitalization of Atlanta's neighborhoods, initially spurred by the 1996 Summer Olympics, has intensified in the 21st century, altering the city's demographics, politics, aesthetics, and culture.