Charlotte, NC Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 859,035 (100% urban, 0% rural).

Median Age: 34.4 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,088.

Sex Offenders: According to our research of North Carolina and other state lists, there were 1,019 registered sex offenders living in Charlotte, North Carolina as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Charlotte is 826 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in thi

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Recognitions and Certifications

Accredited Drug Testing has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 drug testing companies" for excellent customer service and we have received TPA Accreditation from the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association. We are active in all drug testing industry associations and our staff are trained and certified as drug and alcohol testing specialists.

Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

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Lab/Blood Testing Centers
Charlotte, NC

Accredited Drug Testing in Charlotte, North Carolina provides confidential laboratory analyzed testing services at our Charlotte, NC 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 Charlotte, North Carolina and the surrounding areas. Same day service is available and most testing centers in the Charlotte, NC area are within minutes of your home or office.

1100 S MINT ST STE 115 0.7 miles

1100 S MINT ST STE 115
CHARLOTTE, NC 28203
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

801 BAXTER ST 0.8 miles

801 BAXTER ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28202
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

1614 SOUTH BLVD 1.2 miles

1614 SOUTH BLVD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28203
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

820 EAST BLVD STE 818 1.5 miles

820 EAST BLVD STE 818
CHARLOTTE, NC 28203
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

1918 RANDOLPH RD Ste 175 1.6 miles

1918 RANDOLPH RD Ste 175
CHARLOTTE, NC 28207
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

1928 RANDOLPH RD STE 109 1.6 miles

1928 RANDOLPH RD STE 109
CHARLOTTE, NC 28207
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

2628 STATESVILLE AVE 2.1 miles

2628 STATESVILLE AVE
CHARLOTTE, NC 28206
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

REMIT ONLY: P.O. BOX 601591 2.7 miles

REMIT ONLY: P.O. BOX 601591
CHARLOTTE, NC 28260
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

3250 WILKINSON BLVD UNIT I 2.9 miles

3250 WILKINSON BLVD UNIT I
CHARLOTTE, NC 28208
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

4221 TUCKASEEGEE RD 3.2 miles

4221 TUCKASEEGEE RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28208
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

3541 Randolph Rd Ste 110, 3.2 miles

3541 Randolph Rd Ste 110,
Charlotte, NC 28211
Categories: Charlotte NC

402 E SUGAR CREEK RD 3.4 miles

402 E SUGAR CREEK RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28213
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

4016 WILKINSON BLVD STE C 3.7 miles

4016 WILKINSON BLVD STE C
CHARLOTTE, NC 28208
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

231 S SHARON AMITY RD 4.3 miles

231 S SHARON AMITY RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28211
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

5410 N TRYON ST 4.3 miles

5410 N TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28213
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

5736 N TRYON ST STE 226-C 4.7 miles

5736 N TRYON ST STE 226-C
CHARLOTTE, NC 28213
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

4600 HOLBROOK DR 4.9 miles

4600 HOLBROOK DR
CHARLOTTE, NC 28212
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

2407 DERITA AVE 5.4 miles

2407 DERITA AVE
CHARLOTTE, NC 28269
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

6111 RUMPLE RD 5.4 miles

6111 RUMPLE RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28262
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

5717 ALBEMARLE RD 5.5 miles

5717 ALBEMARLE RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28212
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

6101 IDLEWILD RD 5.6 miles

6101 IDLEWILD RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28212
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

6407 IDLEWILD RD STE 211 5.8 miles

6407 IDLEWILD RD STE 211
CHARLOTTE, NC 28212
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

2533 PENNINGER CIR 6.7 miles

2533 PENNINGER CIR
CHARLOTTE, NC 28262
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

5031G W WT HARRIS BLVD 7.5 miles

5031G W WT HARRIS BLVD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28269
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

8310 MEDICAL PLAZA DR STE G 7.5 miles

8310 MEDICAL PLAZA DR STE G
CHARLOTTE, NC 28262
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

8800 N TRYON ST 7.8 miles

8800 N TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28262
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

2136 AYRSLEY TOWN BLVD STE B 8.0 miles

2136 AYRSLEY TOWN BLVD STE B
CHARLOTTE, NC 28273
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

10806 REAMES RD STE I 8.2 miles

10806 REAMES RD STE I
CHARLOTTE, NC 28269
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

8943 S TRYON ST UNIT K 8.2 miles

8943 S TRYON ST UNIT K
CHARLOTTE, NC 28273
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

9200 HARRIS CORNERS PKWY STE K 8.2 miles

9200 HARRIS CORNERS PKWY STE K
CHARLOTTE, NC 28269
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

8500 ANDREW CARNEGIE BLVD 8.3 miles

8500 ANDREW CARNEGIE BLVD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28262
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

7004 SMITH CORNERS BLVD STE A 8.4 miles

7004 SMITH CORNERS BLVD STE A
CHARLOTTE, NC 28269
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

378 CROMPTON ST 8.6 miles

378 CROMPTON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28273
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

9332 S TRYON ST 8.7 miles

9332 S TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28273
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

10616 METROMONT PKWY STE 102 8.7 miles

10616 METROMONT PKWY STE 102
CHARLOTTE, NC 28269
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

228 WESTINGHOUSE BLVD ste 111 8.9 miles

228 WESTINGHOUSE BLVD ste 111
CHARLOTTE, NC 28273
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

2728 W MALLARD CREEK CHURCH RD STE 300 9.0 miles

2728 W MALLARD CREEK CHURCH RD STE 300
CHARLOTTE, NC 28262
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

9720 S TRYON ST 9.0 miles

9720 S TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28273
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

10210 COULOAK DR STE E 9.1 miles

10210 COULOAK DR STE E
CHARLOTTE, NC 28216
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

7810 PROVIDENCE RD STE 102 9.1 miles

7810 PROVIDENCE RD STE 102
CHARLOTTE, NC 28226
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

10512 PARK RD STE 107 9.4 miles

10512 PARK RD STE 107
CHARLOTTE, NC 28210
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

9600 E INDEPENDENCE BLVD 9.6 miles

9600 E INDEPENDENCE BLVD
MATTHEWS, NC 28105
Categories: MATTHEWS NC

8318 PINEVILLE MATTHEWS RD STE 708 9.7 miles

8318 PINEVILLE MATTHEWS RD STE 708
CHARLOTTE, NC 28226
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

11111 CARMEL COMMONS BLVD STE 205 9.8 miles

11111 CARMEL COMMONS BLVD STE 205
CHARLOTTE, NC 28226
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

332 SAM NEWELL RD STE 1100 10.2 miles

332 SAM NEWELL RD STE 1100
MATTHEWS, NC 28105
Categories: MATTHEWS NC

5435 PROSPERITY CHURCH RD STE 100 10.3 miles

5435 PROSPERITY CHURCH RD STE 100
CHARLOTTE, NC 28269
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

1500 MATTHEWS TWNSHP PKWY#1147 10.4 miles

1500 MATTHEWS TWNSHP PKWY#1147
MATTHEWS, NC 28105
Categories: MATTHEWS NC

15830 JOHN J DELANEY DR STE 140 11.7 miles

15830 JOHN J DELANEY DR STE 140
CHARLOTTE, NC 28277
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

10545 BLAIR RD 11.9 miles

10545 BLAIR RD
MINT HILL, NC 28227
Categories: MINT HILL NC

14214 Ballantyne Lake Rd Ste 100 12.1 miles

14214 Ballantyne Lake Rd Ste 100
Charlotte, NC 28277
Categories: Charlotte NC

11840 Southmore Dr Suite 300 12.1 miles

11840 Southmore Dr Suite 300
Charlotte, NC 28277
Categories: Charlotte NC

8520 PIT STOP CT NW STE 30 12.2 miles

8520 PIT STOP CT NW STE 30
CONCORD, NC 28027
Categories: CONCORD NC

201 HUNTERSVILLE CONCORD RD 12.4 miles

201 HUNTERSVILLE CONCORD RD
HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078
Categories: HUNTERSVILLE NC

14231 MARKET SQUARE DR STE C2 12.6 miles

14231 MARKET SQUARE DR STE C2
HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078
Categories: HUNTERSVILLE NC

14330 OAKHILL PARK LN #125 12.7 miles

14330 OAKHILL PARK LN #125
HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078
Categories: HUNTERSVILLE NC

4415 HIGHWAY 49 S 12.7 miles

4415 HIGHWAY 49 S
HARRISBURG, NC 28075
Categories: HARRISBURG NC

9824 HIGHLANDS CROSSING DR 14.2 miles

9824 HIGHLANDS CROSSING DR
CHARLOTTE, NC 28277
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

16455 STATESVILLE RD 14.7 miles

16455 STATESVILLE RD
HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078
Categories: HUNTERSVILLE NC

16511 NORTHCROSS DR STE A 14.8 miles

16511 NORTHCROSS DR STE A
HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078
Categories: HUNTERSVILLE NC

9816 SAM FURR RD 14.9 miles

9816 SAM FURR RD
HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078
Categories: HUNTERSVILLE NC

2007 CRANSTON CROSSING PL 15.0 miles

2007 CRANSTON CROSSING PL
INDIAN TRAIL, NC 28079
Categories: INDIAN TRAIL NC

1690 HIGHWAY 160 W 15.2 miles

1690 HIGHWAY 160 W
FORT MILL, SC 29708
Categories: FORT MILL SC

9718A SAM FURR RD 15.3 miles

9718A SAM FURR RD
HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078
Categories: HUNTERSVILLE NC

3009 ENDERBURY DR 15.5 miles

3009 ENDERBURY DR
INDIAN TRAIL, NC 28079
Categories: INDIAN TRAIL NC

6030 W HIGHWAY 74 Ste. A 15.8 miles

6030 W HIGHWAY 74 Ste. A
INDIAN TRAIL, NC 28079
Categories: INDIAN TRAIL NC

502 SIXTH BAXTER XING 16.0 miles

502 SIXTH BAXTER XING
FORT MILL, SC 29708
Categories: FORT MILL SC

391 GEORGE W LILES PKWY NW 16.4 miles

391 GEORGE W LILES PKWY NW
CONCORD, NC 28027
Categories: CONCORD NC

603 COX RD 16.6 miles

603 COX RD
GASTONIA, NC 28054
Categories: GASTONIA NC

224 S NEW HOPE RD STE F 17.3 miles

224 S NEW HOPE RD STE F
GASTONIA, NC 28054
Categories: GASTONIA NC

640 SUMMIT CROSSING PL STE 206 17.3 miles

640 SUMMIT CROSSING PL STE 206
GASTONIA, NC 28054
Categories: GASTONIA NC

2555 COURT DR STE 120 GASTON PROFESSIONAL BLDG 17.4 miles

2555 COURT DR STE 120 GASTON PROFESSIONAL BLDG
GASTONIA, NC 28054
Categories: GASTONIA NC

681 CABARRUS AVE W 17.9 miles

681 CABARRUS AVE W
CONCORD, NC 28027
Categories: CONCORD NC

3680 ROBINWOOD RD 18.3 miles

3680 ROBINWOOD RD
GASTONIA, NC 28054
Categories: GASTONIA NC

12925 HIGHWAY 601 STE 300 18.4 miles

12925 HIGHWAY 601 STE 300
MIDLAND, NC 28107
Categories: MIDLAND NC

1393 CELANESE RD 19.3 miles

1393 CELANESE RD
ROCK HILL, SC 29732
Categories: ROCK HILL SC

1821 ROCKY RIVER RD N 19.6 miles

1821 ROCKY RIVER RD N
MONROE, NC 28110
Categories: MONROE NC

888 CHURCH ST N 19.7 miles

888 CHURCH ST N
CONCORD, NC 28025
Categories: CONCORD NC

4536 LANDMARK DR 19.8 miles

4536 LANDMARK DR
ROCK HILL, SC 29732
Categories: ROCK HILL SC

3016 OLD CHARLOTTE HWY STE C 20.2 miles

3016 OLD CHARLOTTE HWY STE C
MONROE, NC 28110
Categories: MONROE NC

2174 CHERRY RD 20.2 miles

2174 CHERRY RD
ROCK HILL, SC 29732
Categories: ROCK HILL SC

2460 INDIA HOOK RD STE 101 20.2 miles

2460 INDIA HOOK RD STE 101
ROCK HILL, SC 29732
Categories: ROCK HILL SC

478 COPPERFIELD BLVD 20.9 miles

478 COPPERFIELD BLVD
CONCORD, NC 28025
Categories: CONCORD NC

1585 FORNEY CREEK PKWY 21.0 miles

1585 FORNEY CREEK PKWY
DENVER, NC 28037
Categories: DENVER NC

1090 NE GATEWAY CT NE STE 201 21.2 miles

1090 NE GATEWAY CT NE STE 201
CONCORD, NC 28025
Categories: CONCORD NC

1090 NE GATEWAY CT NE STE 202 21.2 miles

1090 NE GATEWAY CT NE STE 202
CONCORD, NC 28025
Categories: CONCORD NC

2242 W ROOSEVELT BLVD 22.0 miles

2242 W ROOSEVELT BLVD
MONROE, NC 28110
Categories: MONROE NC

103 STANLY PKWY STE C 22.0 miles

103 STANLY PKWY STE C
LOCUST, NC 28097
Categories: LOCUST NC

1 MEDICAL PARK DR 22.0 miles

1 MEDICAL PARK DR
CHESTER, SC 29706
Categories: CHESTER SC

725 CHERRY RD STE 140 22.1 miles

725 CHERRY RD STE 140
ROCK HILL, SC 29732
Categories: ROCK HILL SC

171 FAIRVIEW RD 22.2 miles

171 FAIRVIEW RD
MOORESVILLE, NC 28117
Categories: MOORESVILLE NC

134 MEDICAL PARK RD STE 102 22.3 miles

134 MEDICAL PARK RD STE 102
MOORESVILLE, NC 28117
Categories: MOORESVILLE NC

2266 N HIGHWAY 16 22.8 miles

2266 N HIGHWAY 16
DENVER, NC 28037
Categories: DENVER NC

157 PROFESSIONAL PARK DR STE A 22.9 miles

157 PROFESSIONAL PARK DR STE A
MOORESVILLE, NC 28117
Categories: MOORESVILLE NC

294 N HIGHWAY 16 23.0 miles

294 N HIGHWAY 16
DENVER, NC 28037
Categories: DENVER NC

357 WILLIAMSON RD 24.6 miles

357 WILLIAMSON RD
MOORESVILLE, NC 28117
Categories: MOORESVILLE NC

128 E PLAZA DR STE 3 25.0 miles

128 E PLAZA DR STE 3
MOORESVILLE, NC 28115
Categories: MOORESVILLE NC

Testing services include physician referral, collection of the specimen, complete laboratory analysis and confidential and secure result reporting.

Common Lab/Blood Tests Performed in Charlotte, NC 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 Charlotte, North Carolina 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 Charlotte, North Carolina

A blood test performed in Charlotte, NC 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 Charlotte, North Carolina

Our laboratory testing locations in Charlotte, NC 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 Charlotte, North Carolina 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 Charlotte, North Carolina

Our local Charlotte, North Carolina 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

  1. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

    Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.

  2. FDA: Drug Testing

    Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.

  3. PDR.net

    Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.

  4. BeSafeRx - FDA

    Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.

  5. SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace

    Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.

  6. Drugs.com

    Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.

  7. Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

    Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.

  8. Merck Manuals

    Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.

  9. SAMHSA Store

    Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.

  10. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

    Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.

  11. CDC: Workplace Health Promotion

    CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.

  12. Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing

    General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.

  13. MedlinePlus: Drug Testing

    Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.

  14. University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia

    Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.

  15. World Health Organization (WHO)

    International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.

  16. Healthline: Drug Testing

    Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.

  17. WebMD: Drug Testing

    Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.

  18. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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: Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte is the most populous city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Located in the Piedmont, it is the county seat of Mecklenburg County. In 2017, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population was 859,035, making it the 17th-most populous city in the United States. The Charlotte metropolitan area's population ranks 22nd in the U.S., and had a 2016 population of 2,474,314. The Charlotte metropolitan area is part of a sixteen-county market region or combined statistical area with a 2016 census-estimated population of 2,632,249.

Between 2004 and 2014, Charlotte was ranked as the country's fastest-growing metro area, with 888,000 new residents. Based on U.S. Census data from 2005 to 2015, it tops the 50 largest U.S. cities as the millennial hub. It is the second-largest city in the southeastern United States, just behind Jacksonville, Florida. It is the third-fastest-growing major city in the United States. It is listed as a "gamma" global city by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network. Residents are referred to as "Charlotteans".

Charlotte is home to the corporate headquarters of Bank of America and the east coast operations of Wells Fargo, which along with other financial institutions has made it the second-largest banking center in the United States since 1995.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 859,035 (100% urban, 0% rural).

Median Age: 34.4 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,088.

Sex Offenders: According to our research of North Carolina and other state lists, there were 1,019 registered sex offenders living in Charlotte, North Carolina as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Charlotte is 826 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in thi

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