Laboratory/Blood Testing Centers
Avondale Estates, GA
Lab/Blood Testing Centers
Avondale Estates, GA
Accredited Drug Testing in Avondale Estates, Georgia provides confidential laboratory analyzed testing services at our Avondale Estates, 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 Avondale Estates, Georgia and the surrounding areas. Same day service is available and most testing centers in the Avondale Estates, GA area are within minutes of your home or office.
1365 CLIFTON RD NE 3.4 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30322
1834 CLAIRMONT RD 3.5 miles
DECATUR, GA 30033
1276 MCCONNELL DR 3.6 miles
DECATUR, GA 30033
1462 W. MONTREAL RD STE 114 3.8 miles
TUCKER, GA 30084
2151A IDLEWOOD RD 4.2 miles
TUCKER, GA 30084
1270 CAROLINE ST NE 4.6 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30307
2375 WESLEY CHAPEL RD 4.7 miles
DECATUR, GA 30035
4367 NEW SNAPFINGER WOODS DR 5.1 miles
DECATUR, GA 30035
882 PONCE DE LEON AVE NE 5.2 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30306
4805 BRIARCLIFF RD NE STE 108 5.4 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30345
1975 CENTURY BLVD NE STE 4 5.6 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30345
1774 CENTURY BLVD NE STE A 5.8 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30345
3987 LAWRENCEVILLE HWY STE B 6.1 miles
TUCKER, GA 30084
5040 SNAPFINGER WOODS DR STE 102 6.4 miles
DECATUR, GA 30035
5019 LAVISTA RD 6.5 miles
TUCKER, GA 30084
236 AUBURN AVE NE STE 205A 6.5 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30303
145 NORTH AVE NE 6.6 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30308
550 Peachtree Street NE, Suite, 6.8 miles
Atlanta, GA 30308
550 PEACHTREE ST NE STE 1460 6.8 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30308
338 W Peachtree St NW 6.9 miles
Atlanta, GA 30308
2221 PEACHTREE ST NE 6.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30309
1230 PEACHTREE ST NE STE 1900 6.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30309
688 SPRING ST NW 7.0 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30308
501 PULLIAM ST SW STE 144 7.5 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30312
2292 PEACHTREE RD NW 7.7 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30309
4400 PEACHTREE RD NE 7.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30319
3617 ROSWELL RD NE STE A 8.7 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30305
1397 CEDAR GROVE RD 8.7 miles
CONLEY, GA 30288
5464 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD 8.9 miles
CHAMBLEE, GA 30341
6808 DEER TRAIL LN 9.2 miles
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30087
3678 N Peachtree Rd Ste 202 9.3 miles
Chamblee, GA 30341
923 DILL AVE SW 9.4 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30310
2256 ROCKBRIDGE RD 9.8 miles
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30087
4223 MORELAND AVE 9.9 miles
CONLEY, GA 30288
6438 DAWSON BLVD STE D 9.9 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30093
1480 CHATTAHOOCHEE AVE NW 10.0 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30318
1800 HOWELL MILL RD NW STE 130 10.0 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30318
993 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE BLDG 210 10.2 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30342
8225 MALL PARKWAY ST 110 10.3 miles
LITHONIA, GA 30038
757 CLEVELAND AVE SW STE D 10.4 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30315
4765 STONE MOUNTAIN HWY STE D 10.4 miles
LILBURN, GA 30047
4360 CHAMBLEE DUNWOODY RD STE 515 10.5 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30341
975 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE STE 320 10.7 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30342
5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE, 10.7 miles
Atlanta, GA 30342
1776 OLD SPRING HOUSE LN STE 200 10.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30338
6300 JIMMY CARTER BLVD STE 110 11.2 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30071
5610 ROSWELL RD STE 100 11.3 miles
SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30342
535 N CENTRAL AVE 11.4 miles
HAPEVILLE, GA 30354
3580 ATLANTA AVE 11.5 miles
HAPEVILLE, GA 30354
6475 JIMMY CARTER BLVD STE 200 11.5 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30071
791 Oak St 11.6 miles
Hapeville, GA 30354
6760 Jimmy Carter Blvd Ste 150 11.7 miles
Norcross, GA 30071
6825 JIMMY CARTER BLVD STE 1100 11.7 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30071
1005 VIRGINIA AVE STE 100 11.8 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30354
526 Forest Pkwy Ste K 12.0 miles
Forest Park, GA 30297
1136 Cleveland Ave Ste 303, S Fulton Med Arts Ctr 12.1 miles
East Point, GA 30344
755 MOUNT VERNON HWY NE STE 270 12.1 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30328
1745 OLD SPRING HOUSE LN 470 12.4 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30338
3300 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 110 12.5 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30092
1575 MOUNT VERNON RD 12.6 miles
DUNWOODY, GA 30338
1203 CLEVELAND AVE STE 1 C 12.9 miles
EAST POINT, GA 30344
1140 HAMMOND DR NE BLDG4-SUITE 100 13.0 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30328
3720 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD 13.1 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30092
6660 ROSWELL RD 13.1 miles
SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30328
6425 POWERS FERRY RD NW 13.2 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30339
5032 CLARK HOWELL HWY 13.2 miles
COLLEGE PARK, GA 30349
6000 N TERMINAL PKWY STE 315 13.5 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30320
305 WILLOW LN 13.6 miles
STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281
3653 LAWRENCEVILLE HWY 13.6 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30044
3295 River Exchange Dr Ste 584 13.7 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30092
769 MORROW RD 13.7 miles
FOREST PARK, GA 30297
6681 JONESBORO RD 13.8 miles
MORROW, GA 30260
7147 JONESBORO RD STE L 13.8 miles
Morrow, GA 30260
6000 S TERMINAL PKWY STE 375 13.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30337
4501 CIRCLE 75 PKWY SE STE B-2190 14.2 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30339
1500 MOUNT ZION RD 14.5 miles
MORROW, GA 30260
4425 S COBB DR, SUITE C 14.5 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
2430 HERODIAN WAY SE STE 210 14.5 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
2550 COBB PKWY SE STE 202 14.5 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
3675 SATELLITE BLVD STE 840 14.7 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
2878 FIVE FORKS TRICKUM RD 14.7 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30044
750 MOUNT ZION RD 14.8 miles
JONESBORO, GA 30236
217 ARROWHEAD BLVD STE D1 14.9 miles
JONESBORO, GA 30236
3551 SATELLITE BLVD 15.0 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
87 HIGHWAY 138 W 15.1 miles
STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281
3360 SATELLITE BLVD STE 3 15.1 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
83 UPPER RIVERDALE RD SW STE 155 15.2 miles
RIVERDALE, GA 30274
2520 WINDY HILL RD SE STE 201 15.2 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30067
81 UPPER RIVERDALE RD SW #140 15.2 miles
RIVERDALE, GA 30274
2480 Windy Hill Rd Ste 200 15.3 miles
Marietta, GA 30067
2480 WINDY HILL RD SE STE 104 15.3 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30067
4445 Commerce Dr SW STE B11 15.3 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30336
3043 HARTRIGHT BEND CT 15.3 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
2356 LENORA CHURCH RD 15.3 miles
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
3170 LENORA CHURCH RD STE 220 15.4 miles
SNELLVILLE, GA 30039
4525 Fulton Industrial Blvd SW 15.4 miles
Atlanta, GA 30336
2890 DELK RD SE 15.7 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30067
2138 SCENIC HWY N STE F 15.7 miles
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
3791 S COBB DR SE STE A 15.8 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
2118 SCENIC HWY N STE H 15.8 miles
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
180 COBB PKWY S 15.8 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30060
4774 LOWER ROSWELL RD 15.8 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30068
4770 FULTON INDUSTRIAL BLVD SW 15.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30336
2800 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD STE F 15.9 miles
DULUTH, GA 30097
1800 Tree Ln. Suite 310 16.0 miles
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
5185 OLD NATIONAL HWY 16.0 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30349
4795 FULTON INDUSTRIAL BLVD SW STE F 16.0 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30336
1412 MILSTEAD AVE NE 16.4 miles
CONYERS, GA 30012
4480 N COOPER LAKE RD SE 16.4 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30082
1580 BOGGS RD STE 700 16.4 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
1427 HIGHWAY 138 SE STE 1 16.4 miles
CONYERS, GA 30013
1288 WELLBROOK CIR NE STE C 16.5 miles
CONYERS, GA 30012
920 DANNON VW SW STE 3103 CASCADE PROFESSIONAL PARK 16.5 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30331
On-site only 16.5 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30068
3490 PLEASANT HILL RD 16.6 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
3515 CAMP CREEK PKWY STE 110 16.6 miles
EAST POINT, GA 30344
1039 E FREEWAY DR SE 16.6 miles
CONYERS, GA 30094
1025 VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY SE OUTPARCEL 7A 16.7 miles
MABLETON, GA 30126
3201 S COBB DR SE STE D1 16.8 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
545 CONCORD RD SE 16.9 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30082
3800 PLEASANT HILL RD STE 1 17.0 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
6334 ROSWELL RD NE STE C 17.3 miles
SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30328
6309 ROSWELL RD NE STE 2-E 17.3 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30328
5942 ROSWELL RD NE 17.3 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30328
2721 S COBB DR SE 17.3 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
9690 VENTANA WAY 17.3 miles
ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
9775 MEDLOCK BRIDGE RD STE B 17.6 miles
DULUTH, GA 30097
3965 CASCADE RD SW STE R 17.7 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30331
804 COMMERCE BLVD STE A25 17.7 miles
RIVERDALE, GA 30296
5670 FULTON INDUSTRIAL BLVD SW 17.8 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30336
9410B WILLEO RD 17.8 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30075
470 Franklin Rd SE Ste 103 17.9 miles
Marietta, GA 30067
155 EAGLES WALK STE F 18.0 miles
STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281
990 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 4 18.0 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
1129 HOSPITAL DR STE 5E 18.1 miles
STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281
880 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 150B 18.2 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
1395 S MARIETTA PKWY SE STE 200 STE 212 18.3 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30067
1301 SIGMAN RD NE STE 230 18.5 miles
CONYERS, GA 30012
270 COBB PKWY S STE 30 18.6 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30060
620 SIGMAN RD NE STE 400 18.8 miles
CONYERS, GA 30013
10820 ABBOTTS BRIDGE RD STE 3000 18.8 miles
DULUTH, GA 30097
10945 STATE BRIDGE RD 18.9 miles
JOHNS CREEK, GA 30022
10905 HAYNES BRIDGE RD 19.0 miles
ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
1680 GA 138 19.1 miles
CONYERS, GA 30013
45 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 103 19.5 miles
DAWSONVILLE, GA 30534
600 HOUZE WAY STE C1 19.5 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
220 COBB PKWY N STE 400 19.6 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30062
575 PROFESSIONAL DR STE 280 19.8 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30045
575 Professional Drive Ste 200, 19.8 miles
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
11205 ALPHARETTA HWY STE G2 20.0 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
289 GRAYSON HWY 20.0 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30045
55 W CROSSVILLE RD 20.0 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30075
101 QUARTZ DR STE 101 20.0 miles
VILLA RICA, GA 30180
3950 Austell Road SW 20.1 miles
AUSTELL, GA 30106
3875 AUSTELL RD STE 202 20.1 miles
AUSTELL, GA 30106
368 W PIKE ST STE 107 20.2 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30045
3825 Medical Park Dr. Ste 101, 20.2 miles
Austell, GA 30106
1305 HEMBREE RD STE 103 20.3 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
399 AUSTELL RD 20.3 miles
AUSTELL, GA 30106
1680 MULKEY RD SW, SUITE B 20.3 miles
AUSTELL, GA 30106
755 LAWRENCEVILLE SUWANEE RD 20.3 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043
11660 ALPHARETTA HWY, BLDG 700 20.5 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
561 THORNTON RD 20.6 miles
LITHIA SPRINGS, GA 30122
11780 NORTHFALL LN STE 301 20.7 miles
ALPHARETTA, GA 30009
783 N CLAYTON ST 20.8 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30046
3055 North Point Pkwy, Ste 300 21.0 miles
Alpharetta, GA 30005
110 LEWIS DR NE 21.2 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30060
790 CHURCH ST, #150 21.2 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30060
790 Church St NW, Ste 200 21.3 miles
Marietta, GA 30060
1095 WOODSTOCK RD 21.4 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30075
833 CAMPBELL HILL ST NW STE 200 21.4 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30060
2696 LAWRENCEVILLE SUWANEE RD 21.5 miles
SUWANEE, GA 30024
4275 JOHNS CREEK PKWY STE B 21.6 miles
SUWANEE, GA 30024
80 Vinings Dr Ste 80 21.6 miles
McDonough, GA 30253
2453 POWDER SPRINGS RD SW STE 215 21.6 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30064
960 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD 21.7 miles
SUWANEE, GA 30024
301 SHYREWOOD DR 21.8 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043
332 SWANSON DR STE A 22.0 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043
11760 HASTINGS BRIDGE RD 22.8 miles
HAMPTON, GA 30228
2575 PEACHTREE PKWY STE 100 22.9 miles
CUMMING, GA 30041
4411 SUWANEE DAM RD STE 1010 23.2 miles
SUWANEE, GA 30024
13081 HIGHWAY 9 N 23.4 miles
MILTON, GA 30004
12994 HIGHWAY 9 N 23.4 miles
MILTON, GA 30004
3875 POWDER SPRINGS RD 23.5 miles
POWDER SPRINGS, GA 30127
3481 ERNEST W BARRETT PKWY SW 23.6 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30064
440 ERNEST W BARRETT PKWY NW STE 23 23.7 miles
KENNESAW, GA 30144
115 COMMERCE DR STE A 23.8 miles
FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214
125 S ZACK HINTON PKWY 23.9 miles
MCDONOUGH, GA 30253
GEORGE BUSBEE PKWY 23.9 miles
KENNESAW, GA 30144
635 GLYNN ST N STE 1 24.1 miles
FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214
101 REGENCY PARK DR STE 100 24.1 miles
MCDONOUGH, GA 30253
1497 HIGHWAY 20 W 24.3 miles
MCDONOUGH, GA 30253
775 COBB PLACE BLVD NW 24.5 miles
KENNESAW, GA 30144
2300 COMMERCE PL 24.5 miles
MCDONOUGH, GA 30253
1631 HIGHWAY 20 W 24.8 miles
MCDONOUGH, GA 30253
155 WESTRIDGE PKWY STE 104 24.9 miles
MCDONOUGH, GA 30253
155 WESTRIDGE PKWY STE 114 24.9 miles
MCDONOUGH, GA 30253
Testing services include physician referral, collection of the specimen, complete laboratory analysis and confidential and secure result reporting.
Common Lab/Blood Tests Performed in Avondale Estates, 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 Avondale Estates, 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 Avondale Estates, Georgia
A blood test performed in Avondale Estates, 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 Avondale Estates, Georgia
Our laboratory testing locations in Avondale Estates, 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 Avondale Estates, 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 Avondale Estates, Georgia
Our local Avondale Estates, 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: Avondale Estates, Georgia
Avondale Estates was founded in 1924 by George Francis Willis, a patent medicine magnate, who purchased the entire village of Ingleside to create a planned community. The city was named after Stratford-upon-Avon, England, birthplace of Shakespeare. Downtown buildings were designed in a Tudor style to reinforce this image, as were many of the houses in the city. The city incorporated in 1927.
Avondale Estates is located at 33°46?15?N 84°15?54?W? / ?33.77083°N 84.26500°W? / 33.77083; -84.26500 (33.770905, -84.264894). The city is entirely underlain by granite, and clay-rich soil developed on it. Some of this granite can be seen outcropped along the shore of Lake Avondale.
As of the 2010 census, Avondale Estates had a population of 2,960. The racial and ethnic composition of the population was 80.9% white, 14.5% black or African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.9% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.5% reporting some other race and 2.0% reporting two or more races. 2.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race.