Laboratory/Blood Testing Centers
Downers Grove, IL
Lab/Blood Testing Centers
Downers Grove, IL
Accredited Drug Testing in Downers Grove, Illinois provides confidential laboratory analyzed testing services at our Downers Grove, IL 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 Downers Grove, Illinois and the surrounding areas. Same day service is available and most testing centers in the Downers Grove, IL area are within minutes of your home or office.
2340 S Highland Ave Ste 330, 2.3 miles
Lombard, IL 60148
1113 Fairview Ave, 2.6 miles
Westmont, IL 60559
534 CHESTNUT ST, STE 230 3.8 miles
HINSDALE, IL 60521
40 S CLAY ST STE 100E 3.9 miles
HINSDALE, IL 60521
18W125 RODGERS CT 4.0 miles
DARIEN, IL 60561
875 ROOSEVELT RD STE 200 4.0 miles
GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137
7530 WOODWARD AVE 4.2 miles
WOODRIDGE, IL 60517
7530 Woodward Ave. Suite G, 4.2 miles
Woodridge, IL 60517
7421 S CASS AVE 4.3 miles
DARIEN, IL 60561
130 S MAIN ST 1ST FL IMMEDIATE CARE OCC HEALTH 4.5 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
535 PLAINFIELD RD STE C 5.0 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
155 E BRUSH HILL RD 5.2 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
129 W SAINT CHARLES RD 5.4 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
6300 KINGERY HWY STE 404 5.6 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
2450 WOLF RD STE I 6.2 miles
WESTCHESTER, IL 60154
ONSITE ONLY 6.2 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
1020 E OGDEN AVE STE 208 6.2 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD 6.4 miles
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
1190 S NAPER BLVD 6.6 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
639 W NORTH AVE 6.7 miles
VILLA PARK, IL 60181
1220 HOBSON RD STE 220 6.7 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
6555 WILLOW SPRINGS RD STE 6 6.9 miles
LA GRANGE HIGHLANDS, IL 60525
1200 S YORK RD Center for Health 7.1 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
533 W North Ave, LL Suite 50 7.2 miles
Elmhurst, IL 60126
125 N LA GRANGE RD 7.3 miles
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
6170 JOLIET RD 7.6 miles
COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525
801 S WASHINGTON ST 7.6 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
640 S Washington St Ste 140, 7.6 miles
Naperville, IL 60540
701 WINTHROP AVE 7.7 miles
GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL 60139
484 W Boughton Rd, 7.9 miles
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
130 N WEBER RD STE 108 8.2 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
321 W LAKE ST STE C 8.2 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
565 N YORK ST 8.3 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
2615 HARRISON ST 8.6 miles
BELLWOOD, IL 60104
9532 EAGLE WAY 8.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60678
303 W LAKE ST 8.8 miles
ADDISON, IL 60101
391 S BOLINGBROOK DR 8.9 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
480 QUADRANGLE DR 8.9 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
636 RAYMOND DR STE 102 9.0 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
303 E Army Trail Rd, Ste 111 9.1 miles
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
211 E ARMY TRAIL RD 9.1 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
273 E ARMY TRAIL RD 9.1 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
1983 N MANNHEIM RD 9.6 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
1339 W LAKE ST 9.7 miles
ADDISON, IL 60101
1971 Gowdy Road 10.0 miles
Naperville, IL 60563
1225 W LAKE ST STE 101 10.2 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
Fitness Department, 10.2 miles
Melrose Park, IL 60101
7222 W CERMAK RD 10.4 miles
NORTH RIVERSIDE, IL 60546
471 W Army Trail Rd Ste 101, 10.7 miles
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
10137 GRAND AVE 10.8 miles
FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131
245 S GARY AVE STE 101 10.8 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
113 W LAKE ST 11.0 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
1240 IL ROUTE 83 11.0 miles
BENSENVILLE, IL 60106
2272 W 95TH STREET, STE 100 11.6 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60564
1280 WINDHAM PKWY 11.7 miles
ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446
610 S Maple Ave, Ste 5800 11.7 miles
Oak Park, IL 60304
726 S WEBER RD 11.9 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60490
4200 MANNHEIM RD 12.0 miles
SCHILLER PARK, IL 60176
6500 W 65TH ST 12.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60638
8755 S HARLEM AVE 12.1 miles
BRIDGEVIEW, IL 60455
3052 WEBER DR 12.2 miles
AURORA, IL 60502
3360 LACROSSE LN STE 110 12.3 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60564
4100 HEALTHWAY DR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICEES 12.5 miles
AURORA, IL 60504
413 S HARVEY AVE 12.8 miles
OAK PARK, IL 60302
7230 W NORTH AVE STE 106B 12.9 miles
ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707
5601 W CERMAK RD 13.0 miles
CICERO, IL 60804
O'Hare International Airport Terminal 2 13.1 miles
Chicago, IL 60666
2333 N HARLEM AVE STE 100 13.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60707
537 N HARVEY AVE 13.2 miles
OAK PARK, IL 60302
126 BIESTERFIELD RD 13.5 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
5015 W 65TH ST 13.8 miles
BEDFORD PARK, IL 60638
2853 KIRK RD 13.8 miles
AURORA, IL 60502
7800 W College Dr, Room 1-W 13.8 miles
Palos Heights, IL 60463
7107 W BELMONT AVE 13.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60634
4940 S CICERO AVE 13.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60638
12255 S 80TH AVE 14.0 miles
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
2000 OGDEN AVE 14.0 miles
AURORA, IL 60504
2635 Church Rd Ste 105 14.1 miles
Aurora, IL 60502
4830 N Cumberland Ave Ste 9 14.1 miles
Norridge, IL 60706
1515 E LAKE ST STE 100 14.2 miles
HANOVER PARK, IL 60133
2088 Ogden Ave, Ste 240 14.2 miles
Aurora, IL 60504
3101 N HARLEM AVE LOWER LEVEL 14.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60634
4900 N CUMBERLAND AVE 14.2 miles
NORRIDGE, IL 60706
2200 LANDMEIER RD STE 2200 14.2 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
5660 W 95TH ST 14.2 miles
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
1955 RANDI DR 14.2 miles
AURORA, IL 60504
1830 JARVIS AVE 14.4 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
14330 S WILL COOK RD 14.5 miles
HOMER GLEN, IL 60491
16221 W 159th St 14.6 miles
Lockport, IL 60441
24600 W 127TH ST 14.7 miles
PLAINFIELD, IL 60585
519 S ROSELLE RD 14.9 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60193
5525 S PULASKI RD FL 3 14.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60629
14475 John Humphrey Dr Ste 100, 15.1 miles
Orland Park, IL 60462
24600 W 127th St Ste 310, Building B 15.1 miles
Plainfield, IL 60585
13246 S ROUTE 59 STE 106 15.2 miles
PLAINFIELD, IL 60585
1375 E SCHAUMBURG RD 15.3 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194
5533 W 109TH ST STE 103 15.3 miles
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
1000 S HAMILTON ST 15.4 miles
LOCKPORT, IL 60441
7742 W HIGGINS RD 15.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60631
onsite for POH only 15.7 miles
ORLAND PARK, IL 60462
2900 FOXFIELD RD STE 100 16.0 miles
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60174
6191 N CANFIELD AVE 16.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60631
13641 S ROUTE 59 16.0 miles
Plainfield, IL 60544
10837 S Cicero Ave Ste 310, 16.0 miles
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
143 S LINCOLN AVE STE B 16.1 miles
AURORA, IL 60505
151 S LINCOLN AVE 16.1 miles
AURORA, IL 60505
725 FABYAN PARKWAY, SUITE D 16.4 miles
BATAVIA, IL 60510
808 E Woodfield Rd Ste 400, 16.4 miles
Schaumburg, IL 60173
141 E. IRVING PARK ROAD 16.5 miles
STREAMWOOD, IL 60107
9570 W 159TH ST STE A 16.5 miles
ORLAND PARK, IL 60467
10737 W. 165TH STREET 16.5 miles
ORLAND PARK, IL 60467
525 TYLER RD STE J 16.5 miles
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60174
2500 W FABYAN PKWY 16.8 miles
BATAVIA, IL 60510
1188 E STATE ST STE D 16.8 miles
GENEVA, IL 60134
1060 S ELMHURST RD 16.8 miles
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
4126 N Milwaukee Ave, 16.8 miles
Chicago, IL 60641
4211 N CICERO AVE 17.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60641
3317 W 95TH ST LOWR LEVEL STE 5 17.0 miles
EVERGREEN PARK, IL 60805
1851 DOUGLAS RD 17.0 miles
MONTGOMERY, IL 60538
361 W GOLF RD 17.1 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60195
REMIT ONLY: DEPT 77-6478 17.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60678
75 REMITTANCE DR STE 1660 17.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60675
4757 W MONTROSE AVE 17.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60641
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE 17.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60622
309 WALNUT ST 17.3 miles
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60174
815 N RANDALL RD 17.3 miles
BATAVIA, IL 60510
835 S WOLCOTT AVE STE E144 17.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60612
82 Miller Dr Ste 101, 17.6 miles
North Aurora, IL 60542
2380 S ELMHURST RD 17.6 miles
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
3040 SOUTHCREEK LANE 17.7 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
4742 CAL SAG RD 17.8 miles
CRESTWOOD, IL 60445
605 W CENTRAL RD STE 101 17.8 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
800 W CENTRAL RD 17.8 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
3316 S ASHLAND AVE 17.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60608
1100 W. Central Rd., Suite 402 17.9 miles
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
4800 W 129TH ST 17.9 miles
ALSIP, IL 60803
3145 S ASHLAND AVE STE 110 17.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60608
1431 N Western Ave Ste 137, 18.1 miles
Chicago, IL 60622
1600 Dempster St Ste 218, 18.1 miles
Park Ridge, IL 60068
16101 WEBER RD 18.1 miles
CREST HILL, IL 60403
2631 WILLIAMSBURG AVE, STE 206 18.1 miles
GENEVA, IL 60134
100 N RIVER RD 18.1 miles
DES PLAINES, IL 60016
5709 S. Loomis Blvd 18.2 miles
Chicago, IL 60636
1555 BARRINGTON RD 18.2 miles
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169
1214 Brownwood Ste B 18.3 miles
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
4801 W Peterson Ave Ste 205, 18.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60646
1870 W GALENA BLVD 18.4 miles
AURORA, IL 60506
18210 LA GRANGE RD STE 110 18.4 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60487
250 E MAPLE ST 18.4 miles
NEW LENOX, IL 60451
2334A W HIGGINS RD 18.4 miles
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60195
1520 N DAMEN AVE 18.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60622
2500 W Higgins Rd Ste 460, 18.6 miles
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
16325 HARLEM AVE STE 110 18.6 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
2306 ESSINGTON RD 18.6 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
2361 Reliable Parkway 18.8 miles
Chicago, IL 60686
2393 Reliable Parkway 18.8 miles
Chicago, IL 60686
121 SOUTH WILKE RD, #405 18.8 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
1230 W LAKE ST 19.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60607
8630 W GOLF RD 19.0 miles
NILES, IL 60714
650 W 51ST ST 19.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60609
8125 RIVER DR STE 102 19.1 miles
MORTON GROVE, IL 60053
311 N ABERDEEN ST STE 100B 19.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60607
1734 W 105TH ST 19.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60643
3310 W Main St, 19.3 miles
St Charles, IL 60175
3310 W MAIN STREET, STE 105 19.3 miles
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60175
1030 W CHICAGO AVE 19.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60642
2400 N. Ashland Ave Suite 100 19.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60614
17148 HARLEM AVE 19.4 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
4949 EUCLID AVE 19.4 miles
PALATINE, IL 60067
3060 W SALT CREEK LN STE 110 19.5 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
600 W ADAMS ST 19.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60661
614 W MONROE ST 19.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60661
10242 S VINCENNES AVE 19.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60643
800 N LARKIN AVE 19.6 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
PO BOX 63 19.7 miles
MOKENA, IL 60448
6449 DEMPSTER ST 19.7 miles
MORTON GROVE, IL 60053
1545 HICKS RD 19.8 miles
ROLLING MEADOWS, IL 60008
1460 N Halsted St Ste 201, 19.9 miles
Chicago, IL 60642
300 W ADAMS ST STE 835 20.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60606
6701 159TH ST OCC HEALTH 20.0 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
19070 EVERETT BLVD, UNIT 111 20.0 miles
MOKENA, IL 60448
5961 N LINCOLN AVE UNIT 2 20.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60659
1051 ESSINGTON RD STE 140 20.1 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
2907 S WABASH AVE STE 100 20.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
3201 S WALLACE ST 20.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
36 W RANDOLPH ST STE 705 20.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60601
2600 S Michigan Ave 20.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
2310 York St Ste 4A 20.1 miles
Blue Island, IL 60406
On-Site ONLY 20.2 miles
Plainfield, IL 60586
811 S STATE ST STE B 20.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60605
2000 GLENWOOD AVE 20.2 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
2100 GLENWOOD AVE 20.3 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
219 W CHICAGO AVE 20.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60654
330 MADISON ST STE B2 20.3 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
310 N. Hammes Ave Ste 102, 20.4 miles
Joliet, IL 60435
750 ESSINGTON RD 20.4 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
1 KRAFT CT 20.4 miles
GLENVIEW, IL 60025
333 MADISON ST 20.4 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
111 N Wabash Ave Ste 1514, 20.5 miles
Chicago, IL 60602
55 E WASHINGTON ST STE 2500 20.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60602
2929 S ELLIS AVE 20.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
3000 N. Halsted, Suite 604 20.6 miles
Chicago, IL 60657
32 UNO CIR 20.7 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
300 E RANDOLPH ST CL404 20.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60601
621 E LINCOLN HWY 20.7 miles
NEW LENOX, IL 60451
12647 S JUSTINE ST 20.7 miles
CALUMET PARK, IL 60827
371 West Northwest Highway 20.7 miles
Palatine, IL 60067
2868 N BROADWAY ST 20.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60657
50 S NORTHWEST HWY 20.8 miles
PALATINE, IL 60074
676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 900 20.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60611
2300 W PETERSON AVE 20.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60659
233 E ERIE ST STE 602 20.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60611
2800 N Sheridan Rd Ste G1, 21.0 miles
Chicago, IL 60657
5841 S MARYLAND AVE 21.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60637
902 W DUNDEE RD RIDGE PLAZA 21.1 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004
6701 US HIGHWAY 34 21.2 miles
OSWEGO, IL 60543
12942 S CARPENTER ST 21.4 miles
CALUMET PARK, IL 60827
2150 PFINGSTEN RD STE 3000 21.5 miles
GLENVIEW, IL 60026
2150 PFINGSTEN RD 21.5 miles
GLENVIEW, IL 60026
3333 BEVERLY RD 21.7 miles
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
1039 BROOK FOREST AVE 21.8 miles
Shorewood, IL 60404
337 W. Northwest Highway, 21.8 miles
Palatine, IL 60067
4709 W. Golf, Suite 806 21.8 miles
Skokie, IL 60076
8751 S Greenwood Ave Ste 106, 22.0 miles
Chicago, IL 60619
6140 N BROADWAY ST 22.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60660
2601 COMPASS RD, STE 130 22.2 miles
GLENVIEW NAS, IL 60026
2591 Compass Rd Ste 110, 22.2 miles
Glenview, IL 60026
900 E 103RD ST 22.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60628
16501 KEDZIE AVE 22.3 miles
MARKHAM, IL 60428
1314 HOUBOLT RD 22.3 miles
JOLIET, IL 60431
1360 HOUBOLT RD 22.4 miles
JOLIET, IL 60431
2025 S CHICAGO ST 22.5 miles
JOLIET, IL 60436
530 N MCLEAN BLVD 22.5 miles
ELGIN, IL 60123
1974 E 73RD ST 22.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60649
800 Austin St, East Tower Ste 457 22.8 miles
Evanston, IL 60202
15600 HONORE AVE 22.8 miles
HARVEY, IL 60426
770 E Dundee Rd 22.8 miles
Palatine, IL 60074
544A W DUNDEE RD 23.3 miles
WHEELING, IL 60090
21035 S LA GRANGE RD 23.5 miles
FRANKFORT, IL 60423
750 Fletcher Dr Ste 202, 23.7 miles
Elgin, IL 60123
15 S MCHENRY RD 24.0 miles
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089
306 ERA DR 24.5 miles
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
605 ACADEMY DR 24.5 miles
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
19150 South Kedzie Avenue, Suite 101 24.7 miles
Flossmoor, IL 60422
117 S COOK ST STE 306 24.7 miles
BARRINGTON, IL 60010
1122 W VETERANS PKWY 24.7 miles
YORKVILLE, IL 60560
1100 W VETERANS PKWY 24.7 miles
YORKVILLE, IL 60560
1710 N RANDALL ROAD STE 240 25.0 miles
ELGIN, IL 60123
Testing services include physician referral, collection of the specimen, complete laboratory analysis and confidential and secure result reporting.
Common Lab/Blood Tests Performed in Downers Grove, IL 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 Downers Grove, Illinois 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 Downers Grove, Illinois
A blood test performed in Downers Grove, IL 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 Downers Grove, Illinois
Our laboratory testing locations in Downers Grove, IL 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 Downers Grove, Illinois 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 Downers Grove, Illinois
Our local Downers Grove, Illinois 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: Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers Grove is a village in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. It was founded in 1832 by Pierce Downer, whose surname serves as the eponym for the village. It is a south-western suburb of Chicago in the I-55 Corridor
Downers Grove was founded in 1832 by Pierce Downer, a farmer who traveled to Illinois from Rutland, New York, but was originally from Vermont. Its other early settlers included the Blodgett, Curtiss, Blanchard, Stanley, Lyman, and Carpenter families. The original settlers were mostly migrants from the Northeastern United States and Northern Europe. The first schoolhouse was built in 1844.
The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad was extended from Aurora to Chicago through Downers Grove in 1864, boosting its population. The town was incorporated in March 1873. Its somewhat unusual spelling ("Apostrophe-free since 1873") remains a minor historical mystery.