Forest Lake, IL Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2010: 1,659.

Population (male): 954

Median Age: 35.3 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Forest Lake: 112.4 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 1.4%

Poverty (breakdown):

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (26.7%), American (15.3%), Polish (8.8%), Italian (5.8%), Romanian (5.7%), Dutch (4.9%).

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $130,171 (it was $78,428 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $46,908 (it was $28,737 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $319,006 (it was $189,700 in 2000) Forest Lake:$319,006IL:$195,300

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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)

Blood Lab Tests

Lab/Blood Testing Centers
Forest Lake, IL

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

207 Waukegan Rd Ste 207, 2.7 miles

207 Waukegan Rd Ste 207,
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Categories: Lake Bluff IL

565 Lakeview Pkwy Ste 100, 5.8 miles

565 Lakeview Pkwy Ste 100,
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Categories: Vernon Hills IL

904B S Milwaukee Ave 6.0 miles

904B S Milwaukee Ave
Libertyville, IL 60048
Categories: Libertyville IL

2615 WASHINGTON ST VISTA CORPORATE HEALTH 6.6 miles

2615 WASHINGTON ST VISTA CORPORATE HEALTH
WAUKEGAN, IL 60085
Categories: WAUKEGAN IL

6 E PHILLIP RD 6.6 miles

6 E PHILLIP RD
VERNON HILLS, IL 60061
Categories: VERNON HILLS IL

1450 Busch Pkwy, 7.4 miles

1450 Busch Pkwy,
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Categories: Buffalo Grove IL

35 TOWER CT STE E 7.4 miles

35 TOWER CT STE E
GURNEE, IL 60031
Categories: GURNEE IL

15 Tower Court S-170, 7.5 miles

15 Tower Court S-170,
Gurnee, IL 60031
Categories: Gurnee IL

306 ERA DR 7.8 miles

306 ERA DR
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
Categories: NORTHBROOK IL

605 ACADEMY DR 7.9 miles

605 ACADEMY DR
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
Categories: NORTHBROOK IL

724 N. Green Bay Road 8.0 miles

724 N. Green Bay Road
Waukegan, IL 60085
Categories: Waukegan IL

544A W DUNDEE RD 9.1 miles

544A W DUNDEE RD
WHEELING, IL 60090
Categories: WHEELING IL

15 S MCHENRY RD 9.4 miles

15 S MCHENRY RD
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089
Categories: BUFFALO GROVE IL

1445 N HUNT CLUB RD STE 101 9.4 miles

1445 N HUNT CLUB RD STE 101
GURNEE, IL 60031
Categories: GURNEE IL

1411 MCHENRY RD STE 103 9.4 miles

1411 MCHENRY RD STE 103
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089
Categories: BUFFALO GROVE IL

2601 COMPASS RD, STE 130 11.1 miles

2601 COMPASS RD, STE 130
GLENVIEW NAS, IL 60026
Categories: GLENVIEW NAS IL

2591 Compass Rd Ste 110, 11.2 miles

2591 Compass Rd Ste 110,
Glenview, IL 60026
Categories: Glenview IL

2150 PFINGSTEN RD STE 3000 11.2 miles

2150 PFINGSTEN RD STE 3000
GLENVIEW, IL 60026
Categories: GLENVIEW IL

2150 PFINGSTEN RD 11.2 miles

2150 PFINGSTEN RD
GLENVIEW, IL 60026
Categories: GLENVIEW IL

902 W DUNDEE RD RIDGE PLAZA 12.3 miles

902 W DUNDEE RD RIDGE PLAZA
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004
Categories: ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL

770 E Dundee Rd 12.5 miles

770 E Dundee Rd
Palatine, IL 60074
Categories: Palatine IL

1275 E BELVIDERE RD STE 110 12.6 miles

1275 E BELVIDERE RD STE 110
GRAYSLAKE, IL 60030
Categories: GRAYSLAKE IL

3115 LEWIS AVE 13.0 miles

3115 LEWIS AVE
ZION, IL 60099
Categories: ZION IL

350 Surryse Rd, 13.3 miles

350 Surryse Rd,
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Categories: Lake Zurich IL

1 KRAFT CT 14.0 miles

1 KRAFT CT
GLENVIEW, IL 60025
Categories: GLENVIEW IL

1214 Brownwood Ste B 14.1 miles

1214 Brownwood Ste B
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Categories: Mount Prospect IL

8630 W GOLF RD 14.1 miles

8630 W GOLF RD
NILES, IL 60714
Categories: NILES IL

50 S NORTHWEST HWY 14.3 miles

50 S NORTHWEST HWY
PALATINE, IL 60074
Categories: PALATINE IL

100 N RIVER RD 14.3 miles

100 N RIVER RD
DES PLAINES, IL 60016
Categories: DES PLAINES IL

337 W. Northwest Highway, 14.3 miles

337 W. Northwest Highway,
Palatine, IL 60067
Categories: Palatine IL

2380 S ELMHURST RD 14.7 miles

2380 S ELMHURST RD
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
Categories: MOUNT PROSPECT IL

3060 W SALT CREEK LN STE 110 14.7 miles

3060 W SALT CREEK LN STE 110
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
Categories: ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL

1854 E Grand Ave, 14.7 miles

1854 E Grand Ave,
Lindenhurst, IL 60046
Categories: Lindenhurst IL

121 SOUTH WILKE RD, #405 14.8 miles

121 SOUTH WILKE RD, #405
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
Categories: ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL

4709 W. Golf, Suite 806 15.0 miles

4709 W. Golf, Suite 806
Skokie, IL 60076
Categories: Skokie IL

1545 HICKS RD 15.1 miles

1545 HICKS RD
ROLLING MEADOWS, IL 60008
Categories: ROLLING MEADOWS IL

1600 Dempster St Ste 218, 15.1 miles

1600 Dempster St Ste 218,
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Categories: Park Ridge IL

6449 DEMPSTER ST 15.3 miles

6449 DEMPSTER ST
MORTON GROVE, IL 60053
Categories: MORTON GROVE IL

605 W CENTRAL RD STE 101 15.3 miles

605 W CENTRAL RD STE 101
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
Categories: ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL

3040 SOUTHCREEK LANE 15.3 miles

3040 SOUTHCREEK LANE
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
Categories: ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL

800 W CENTRAL RD 15.4 miles

800 W CENTRAL RD
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
Categories: ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL

1100 W. Central Rd., Suite 402 15.4 miles

1100 W. Central Rd., Suite 402
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Categories: Arlington Heights IL

1060 S ELMHURST RD 15.5 miles

1060 S ELMHURST RD
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
Categories: MOUNT PROSPECT IL

371 West Northwest Highway 15.6 miles

371 West Northwest Highway
Palatine, IL 60067
Categories: Palatine IL

1050 RED OAK LN CORPORATE HEALTH SERVICES 15.6 miles

1050 RED OAK LN CORPORATE HEALTH SERVICES
LINDENHURST, IL 60046
Categories: LINDENHURST IL

1217 S RAND RD 16.0 miles

1217 S RAND RD
LAKE ZURICH, IL 60047
Categories: LAKE ZURICH IL

4949 EUCLID AVE 16.1 miles

4949 EUCLID AVE
PALATINE, IL 60067
Categories: PALATINE IL

8125 RIVER DR STE 102 16.2 miles

8125 RIVER DR STE 102
MORTON GROVE, IL 60053
Categories: MORTON GROVE IL

117 S COOK ST STE 306 16.7 miles

117 S COOK ST STE 306
BARRINGTON, IL 60010
Categories: BARRINGTON IL

800 Austin St, East Tower Ste 457 17.7 miles

800 Austin St, East Tower Ste 457
Evanston, IL 60202
Categories: Evanston IL

1830 JARVIS AVE 18.0 miles

1830 JARVIS AVE
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
Categories: ELK GROVE VILLAGE IL

2200 LANDMEIER RD STE 2200 18.1 miles

2200 LANDMEIER RD STE 2200
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
Categories: ELK GROVE VILLAGE IL

22285 Pepper Road, Suite S-107 18.2 miles

22285 Pepper Road, Suite S-107
Barrington, IL 60010
Categories: Barrington IL

6191 N CANFIELD AVE 18.4 miles

6191 N CANFIELD AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60631
Categories: CHICAGO IL

808 E Woodfield Rd Ste 400, 18.6 miles

808 E Woodfield Rd Ste 400,
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Categories: Schaumburg IL

7742 W HIGGINS RD 19.0 miles

7742 W HIGGINS RD
CHICAGO, IL 60631
Categories: CHICAGO IL

1375 E SCHAUMBURG RD 19.1 miles

1375 E SCHAUMBURG RD
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194
Categories: SCHAUMBURG IL

4801 W Peterson Ave Ste 205, 19.2 miles

4801 W Peterson Ave Ste 205,
Chicago, IL 60646
Categories: Chicago IL

361 W GOLF RD 19.3 miles

361 W GOLF RD
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60195
Categories: SCHAUMBURG IL

O'Hare International Airport Terminal 2 19.5 miles

O'Hare International Airport Terminal 2
Chicago, IL 60666
Categories: Chicago IL

126 BIESTERFIELD RD 19.6 miles

126 BIESTERFIELD RD
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
Categories: ELK GROVE VILLAGE IL

5961 N LINCOLN AVE UNIT 2 19.8 miles

5961 N LINCOLN AVE UNIT 2
CHICAGO, IL 60659
Categories: CHICAGO IL

4900 N CUMBERLAND AVE 20.0 miles

4900 N CUMBERLAND AVE
NORRIDGE, IL 60706
Categories: NORRIDGE IL

2300 W PETERSON AVE 20.1 miles

2300 W PETERSON AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60659
Categories: CHICAGO IL

4830 N Cumberland Ave Ste 9 20.1 miles

4830 N Cumberland Ave Ste 9
Norridge, IL 60706
Categories: Norridge IL

543 ORCHARD ST 20.3 miles

543 ORCHARD ST
ANTIOCH, IL 60002
Categories: ANTIOCH IL

2334A W HIGGINS RD 20.5 miles

2334A W HIGGINS RD
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60195
Categories: HOFFMAN ESTATES IL

6140 N BROADWAY ST 20.5 miles

6140 N BROADWAY ST
CHICAGO, IL 60660
Categories: CHICAGO IL

519 S ROSELLE RD 20.6 miles

519 S ROSELLE RD
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60193
Categories: SCHAUMBURG IL

2500 W Higgins Rd Ste 460, 20.7 miles

2500 W Higgins Rd Ste 460,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Categories: Hoffman Estates IL

7705 SHERIDAN RD 20.9 miles

7705 SHERIDAN RD
KENOSHA, WI 53143
Categories: KENOSHA WI

1555 BARRINGTON RD 21.0 miles

1555 BARRINGTON RD
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169
Categories: HOFFMAN ESTATES IL

4200 MANNHEIM RD 21.1 miles

4200 MANNHEIM RD
SCHILLER PARK, IL 60176
Categories: SCHILLER PARK IL

4757 W MONTROSE AVE 21.2 miles

4757 W MONTROSE AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60641
Categories: CHICAGO IL

1240 IL ROUTE 83 21.3 miles

1240 IL ROUTE 83
BENSENVILLE, IL 60106
Categories: BENSENVILLE IL

4211 N CICERO AVE 21.4 miles

4211 N CICERO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60641
Categories: CHICAGO IL

4126 N Milwaukee Ave, 21.4 miles

4126 N Milwaukee Ave,
Chicago, IL 60641
Categories: Chicago IL

3101 N HARLEM AVE LOWER LEVEL 21.7 miles

3101 N HARLEM AVE LOWER LEVEL
CHICAGO, IL 60634
Categories: CHICAGO IL

9555 76TH ST 21.7 miles

9555 76TH ST
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WI 53158
Categories: PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI

10400 75TH ST 21.8 miles

10400 75TH ST
KENOSHA, WI 53142
Categories: KENOSHA WI

10117 - 74th St. Suite 110, 21.9 miles

10117 - 74th St. Suite 110,
Kenosha, WI 53142
Categories: Kenosha WI

6530 SHERIDAN RD 21.9 miles

6530 SHERIDAN RD
KENOSHA, WI 53143
Categories: KENOSHA WI

6308 8TH AVE 22.1 miles

6308 8TH AVE
KENOSHA, WI 53143
Categories: KENOSHA WI

7107 W BELMONT AVE 22.2 miles

7107 W BELMONT AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60634
Categories: CHICAGO IL

6021 56th Ave Ste 102 22.3 miles

6021 56th Ave Ste 102
KENOSHA, WI 53142
Categories: KENOSHA WI

5800 7TH AVE 22.4 miles

5800 7TH AVE
KENOSHA, WI 53140
Categories: KENOSHA WI

3922 Mercy Dr 22.6 miles

3922 Mercy Dr
McHenry, IL 60050
Categories: McHenry IL

4119 Shamrock Ln, 22.7 miles

4119 Shamrock Ln,
McHenry, IL 60050
Categories: McHenry IL

10137 GRAND AVE 22.8 miles

10137 GRAND AVE
FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131
Categories: FRANKLIN PARK IL

4309 W MEDICAL CENTER DR STE B300 23.1 miles

4309 W MEDICAL CENTER DR STE B300
MCHENRY, IL 60050
Categories: MCHENRY IL

3333 BEVERLY RD 23.2 miles

3333 BEVERLY RD
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
Categories: HOFFMAN ESTATES IL

633 Ridgeview Dr 23.2 miles

633 Ridgeview Dr
McHenry, IL 60050
Categories: McHenry IL

2333 N HARLEM AVE STE 100 23.3 miles

2333 N HARLEM AVE STE 100
CHICAGO, IL 60707
Categories: CHICAGO IL

4805 PRIME PKWY 23.4 miles

4805 PRIME PKWY
MCHENRY, IL 60050
Categories: MCHENRY IL

1339 W LAKE ST 23.5 miles

1339 W LAKE ST
ADDISON, IL 60101
Categories: ADDISON IL

303 W LAKE ST 23.7 miles

303 W LAKE ST
ADDISON, IL 60101
Categories: ADDISON IL

260 E Congress Pkwy Ste E, 24.2 miles

260 E Congress Pkwy Ste E,
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Categories: Crystal Lake IL

321 W LAKE ST STE C 24.2 miles

321 W LAKE ST STE C
ELMHURST, IL 60126
Categories: ELMHURST IL

1983 N MANNHEIM RD 24.2 miles

1983 N MANNHEIM RD
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
Categories: MELROSE PARK IL

565 N YORK ST 24.2 miles

565 N YORK ST
ELMHURST, IL 60126
Categories: ELMHURST IL

141 E. IRVING PARK ROAD 24.2 miles

141 E. IRVING PARK ROAD
STREAMWOOD, IL 60107
Categories: STREAMWOOD IL

113 W LAKE ST 24.3 miles

113 W LAKE ST
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
Categories: BLOOMINGDALE IL

7230 W NORTH AVE STE 106B 24.3 miles

7230 W NORTH AVE STE 106B
ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707
Categories: ELMWOOD PARK IL

3000 N. Halsted, Suite 604 24.3 miles

3000 N. Halsted, Suite 604
Chicago, IL 60657
Categories: Chicago IL

5911 NORTHWEST HWY STE 108 24.3 miles

5911 NORTHWEST HWY STE 108
CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014
Categories: CRYSTAL LAKE IL

1515 E LAKE ST STE 100 24.3 miles

1515 E LAKE ST STE 100
HANOVER PARK, IL 60133
Categories: HANOVER PARK IL

5911 NORTHWEST HIGHWAY,STE 108 24.4 miles

5911 NORTHWEST HIGHWAY,STE 108
CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014
Categories: CRYSTAL LAKE IL

2868 N BROADWAY ST 24.6 miles

2868 N BROADWAY ST
CHICAGO, IL 60657
Categories: CHICAGO IL

2400 N. Ashland Ave Suite 100 24.7 miles

2400 N. Ashland Ave Suite 100
Chicago, IL 60614
Categories: Chicago IL

2800 N Sheridan Rd Ste G1, 24.7 miles

2800 N Sheridan Rd Ste G1,
Chicago, IL 60657
Categories: Chicago IL

Fitness Department, 24.8 miles

Fitness Department,
Melrose Park, IL 60101
Categories: Melrose Park IL

360 STATION DR 3RD FL 25.0 miles

360 STATION DR 3RD FL
CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014
Categories: CRYSTAL LAKE IL

303 E Army Trail Rd, Ste 111 25.0 miles

303 E Army Trail Rd, Ste 111
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Categories: Bloomingdale IL

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

Common Lab/Blood Tests Performed in Forest Lake, 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 Forest Lake, 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 Forest Lake, Illinois

A blood test performed in Forest Lake, 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 Forest Lake, Illinois

Our laboratory testing locations in Forest Lake, 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 Forest Lake, 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 Forest Lake, Illinois

Our local Forest Lake, 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

  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: Lake Forest, Illinois

Lake Forest is a city located in Lake County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 19,375. The city is along the shore of Lake Michigan, and is a part of the Chicago metropolitan area and the North Shore.

Lake Forest was founded together with Lake Forest College; it was laid out as a town in 1857, and was a stop for travelers making their way south to Chicago. The Lake Forest City Hall, designed by Charles Sumner Frost, was completed in 1898. It originally housed the fire department, the Lake Forest Library, and city offices. The city used restrictive covenants to bar "African-Americans and Jews from purchasing property in Lake Forest", a practice associated with sundown towns that "continued at least until the 1960s", but which seems to have been "greatly diminished" by the 1990s, though still active.

According to the 2010 census, Lake Forest has a total area of 17.246 square miles (44.67 km2), of which 17.18 square miles (44.50 km2) (or 99.62%) is land and 0.066 square miles (0.17 km2) (or 0.38%) is water.

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Population (total): Population in 2010: 1,659.

Population (male): 954

Median Age: 35.3 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Forest Lake: 112.4 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 1.4%

Poverty (breakdown):

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (26.7%), American (15.3%), Polish (8.8%), Italian (5.8%), Romanian (5.7%), Dutch (4.9%).

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $130,171 (it was $78,428 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $46,908 (it was $28,737 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $319,006 (it was $189,700 in 2000) Forest Lake:$319,006IL:$195,300

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