Gary, IN Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Median Age: 39.5 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $733.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Gary: 94.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (35.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 38.9% for Black residents, 36.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 50.0% for American Indian residents, 86.8% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 26.3% for other race residents, 51.4% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Indiana and other state lists, there were 306 registered sex offenders living in Gary, Indiana as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Gary is 252 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (1.5%), German (1.3%).

Elevation: 600 feet

Land Area: 50.2 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 46402, 46403, 46404, 46405, 46406, 46407, 46408, 46409, 46410

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $26,669 (it was $27,195 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $17,698 (it was $14,383 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $66,900 (it was $51,900 in 2000) Gary:$66,900IN:$141,100

Races:
      Black alone - 60,304 - 78.1%
      White alone - 8,969 - 11.6%
      Hispanic - 4,565 - 5.9%
      Two or more races - 1,251 - 1.6%
      Asian alone - 269 - 0.3%
      American Indian alone - 122 - 0.2%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 46 - 0.06%
      Other race alone - 11 - 0.01%

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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
Gary, IN

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

4519 W 5TH AVE 2.5 miles

4519 W 5TH AVE
GARY, IN 46406
Categories: GARY IN

5404 W 25TH AVE STE107 3.2 miles

5404 W 25TH AVE STE107
GARY, IN 46406
Categories: GARY IN

7501 W 15TH AVE 4.3 miles

7501 W 15TH AVE
GARY, IN 46406
Categories: GARY IN

1573 N CLINE AVE 5.4 miles

1573 N CLINE AVE
GRIFFITH, IN 46319
Categories: GRIFFITH IN

1438 RIPLEY ST 5.5 miles

1438 RIPLEY ST
LAKE STATION, IN 46405
Categories: LAKE STATION IN

2490 CENTRAL AVE 5.7 miles

2490 CENTRAL AVE
LAKE STATION, IN 46405
Categories: LAKE STATION IN

4321 FIR ST STE 313 6.0 miles

4321 FIR ST STE 313
EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
Categories: EAST CHICAGO IN

2450 169TH ST 6.4 miles

2450 169TH ST
HAMMOND, IN 46323
Categories: HAMMOND IN

3145 45TH ST STE F 6.7 miles

3145 45TH ST STE F
HIGHLAND, IN 46322
Categories: HIGHLAND IN

1354 S LAKE PARK AVE 7.0 miles

1354 S LAKE PARK AVE
HOBART, IN 46342
Categories: HOBART IN

6423 COLUMBIA AVE UNIT A 7.9 miles

6423 COLUMBIA AVE UNIT A
HAMMOND, IN 46320
Categories: HAMMOND IN

1010 165TH ST 8.1 miles

1010 165TH ST
HAMMOND, IN 46324
Categories: HAMMOND IN

813 SIBLEY ST 8.5 miles

813 SIBLEY ST
HAMMOND, IN 46320
Categories: HAMMOND IN

751 E 81ST PL 8.5 miles

751 E 81ST PL
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Categories: MERRILLVILLE IN

7905 CALUMET AVE 8.5 miles

7905 CALUMET AVE
MUNSTER, IN 46321
Categories: MUNSTER IN

6624 MONROE AVE 8.6 miles

6624 MONROE AVE
HAMMOND, IN 46324
Categories: HAMMOND IN

8135 S Calumet Ave 8.6 miles

8135 S Calumet Ave
Munster, IN 46321
Categories: Munster IN

3170 WILLOWCREEK RD 8.8 miles

3170 WILLOWCREEK RD
PORTAGE, IN 46368
Categories: PORTAGE IN

3325 WILLOWCREEK RD 8.8 miles

3325 WILLOWCREEK RD
PORTAGE, IN 46368
Categories: PORTAGE IN

387 EAST 84TH DR 8.9 miles

387 EAST 84TH DR
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Categories: MERRILLVILLE IN

8840 CALUMET AVE, STE 204 8.9 miles

8840 CALUMET AVE, STE 204
MUNSTER, IN 46321
Categories: MUNSTER IN

3630 WILLOWCREEK RD 8.9 miles

3630 WILLOWCREEK RD
PORTAGE, IN 46368
Categories: PORTAGE IN

4020 S CALUMET AVE 9.0 miles

4020 S CALUMET AVE
HAMMOND, IN 46320
Categories: HAMMOND IN

5500 Hohman Ave Ste 1D 9.2 miles

5500 Hohman Ave Ste 1D
Hammond, IN 46320
Categories: Hammond IN

1500 US HIGHWAY 41 9.3 miles

1500 US HIGHWAY 41
SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375
Categories: SCHERERVILLE IN

3831 S HOHMAN AVE 9.5 miles

3831 S HOHMAN AVE
HAMMOND, IN 46327
Categories: HAMMOND IN

9001 Broadway, 9.6 miles

9001 Broadway,
Merrillville, IN 46410
Categories: Merrillville IN

3545 Arbors Blvd, 9.7 miles

3545 Arbors Blvd,
Portage, IN 46368
Categories: Portage IN

6615 S BOUNDARY RD 9.7 miles

6615 S BOUNDARY RD
PORTAGE, IN 46368
Categories: PORTAGE IN

3391 AIRPORT RD 9.7 miles

3391 AIRPORT RD
PORTAGE, IN 46368
Categories: PORTAGE IN

1217 US HIGHWAY 41 10.6 miles

1217 US HIGHWAY 41
SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375
Categories: SCHERERVILLE IN

2741 RIDGE RD 10.7 miles

2741 RIDGE RD
LANSING, IL 60438
Categories: LANSING IL

2741 RIDGE RD FL 2 10.7 miles

2741 RIDGE RD FL 2
LANSING, IL 60438
Categories: LANSING IL

17665 Torrence Ave, 11.0 miles

17665 Torrence Ave,
Lansing, IL 60438
Categories: Lansing IL

1595 VALENCIA CT 11.3 miles

1595 VALENCIA CT
CALUMET CITY, IL 60409
Categories: CALUMET CITY IL

24 JOLIET ST 11.4 miles

24 JOLIET ST
DYER, IN 46311
Categories: DYER IN

16246 PRINCE DR 12.4 miles

16246 PRINCE DR
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473
Categories: SOUTH HOLLAND IL

9150 E 109TH AVE, STE C-1 13.5 miles

9150 E 109TH AVE, STE C-1
CROWN POINT, IN 46307
Categories: CROWN POINT IN

900 E 103RD ST 15.4 miles

900 E 103RD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60628
Categories: CHICAGO IL

85 E US HIGHWAY 6 15.6 miles

85 E US HIGHWAY 6
VALPARAISO, IN 46383
Categories: VALPARAISO IN

650 DICKINSON RD 15.9 miles

650 DICKINSON RD
CHESTERTON, IN 46304
Categories: CHESTERTON IN

8751 S Greenwood Ave Ste 106, 16.2 miles

8751 S Greenwood Ave Ste 106,
Chicago, IL 60619
Categories: Chicago IL

12942 S CARPENTER ST 16.2 miles

12942 S CARPENTER ST
CALUMET PARK, IL 60827
Categories: CALUMET PARK IL

15600 HONORE AVE 16.3 miles

15600 HONORE AVE
HARVEY, IL 60426
Categories: HARVEY IL

30 E 15TH ST STE 100 16.3 miles

30 E 15TH ST STE 100
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
Categories: CHICAGO HEIGHTS IL

1423 CHICAGO RD 16.4 miles

1423 CHICAGO RD
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
Categories: CHICAGO HEIGHTS IL

401 Wall St, Suite I 16.7 miles

401 Wall St, Suite I
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Categories: Valparaiso IN

1974 E 73RD ST 16.7 miles

1974 E 73RD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60649
Categories: CHICAGO IL

18665 DIXIE HWY 16.7 miles

18665 DIXIE HWY
HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
Categories: HOMEWOOD IL

12647 S JUSTINE ST 16.9 miles

12647 S JUSTINE ST
CALUMET PARK, IL 60827
Categories: CALUMET PARK IL

1910 CALUMET AVE 17.0 miles

1910 CALUMET AVE
VALPARAISO, IN 46383
Categories: VALPARAISO IN

1900 ROOSEVELT RD 17.2 miles

1900 ROOSEVELT RD
VALPARAISO, IN 46383
Categories: VALPARAISO IN

809 LAPORTE AVE 17.6 miles

809 LAPORTE AVE
VALPARAISO, IN 46383
Categories: VALPARAISO IN

2310 York St Ste 4A 17.7 miles

2310 York St Ste 4A
Blue Island, IL 60406
Categories: Blue Island IL

10242 S VINCENNES AVE 17.8 miles

10242 S VINCENNES AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60643
Categories: CHICAGO IL

12800 MISSISSIPPI PKWY STE A204 17.9 miles

12800 MISSISSIPPI PKWY STE A204
CROWN POINT, IN 46307
Categories: CROWN POINT IN

3301 N Ashland 17.9 miles

3301 N Ashland
Chicago, IL 60657
Categories: Chicago IL

16501 KEDZIE AVE 18.0 miles

16501 KEDZIE AVE
MARKHAM, IL 60428
Categories: MARKHAM IL

1734 W 105TH ST 18.1 miles

1734 W 105TH ST
CHICAGO, IL 60643
Categories: CHICAGO IL

19150 South Kedzie Avenue, Suite 101 18.4 miles

19150 South Kedzie Avenue, Suite 101
Flossmoor, IL 60422
Categories: Flossmoor IL

19550 GOVERNORS HWY 18.5 miles

19550 GOVERNORS HWY
FLOSSMOOR, IL 60422
Categories: FLOSSMOOR IL

2590 MORTHLAND DR STE 1 18.9 miles

2590 MORTHLAND DR STE 1
VALPARAISO, IN 46385
Categories: VALPARAISO IN

5841 S MARYLAND AVE 19.0 miles

5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Categories: CHICAGO IL

1251 EASTPORT CENTRE DR STE B 19.2 miles

1251 EASTPORT CENTRE DR STE B
VALPARAISO, IN 46383
Categories: VALPARAISO IN

880 EASTPORT CENTRE, 2ND FLOOR 19.2 miles

880 EASTPORT CENTRE, 2ND FLOOR
VALPARAISO, IN 46383
Categories: VALPARAISO IN

4800 W 129TH ST 20.3 miles

4800 W 129TH ST
ALSIP, IL 60803
Categories: ALSIP IL

3317 W 95TH ST LOWR LEVEL STE 5 20.4 miles

3317 W 95TH ST LOWR LEVEL STE 5
EVERGREEN PARK, IL 60805
Categories: EVERGREEN PARK IL

4742 CAL SAG RD 20.6 miles

4742 CAL SAG RD
CRESTWOOD, IL 60445
Categories: CRESTWOOD IL

650 W 51ST ST 21.0 miles

650 W 51ST ST
CHICAGO, IL 60609
Categories: CHICAGO IL

5709 S. Loomis Blvd 21.1 miles

5709 S. Loomis Blvd
Chicago, IL 60636
Categories: Chicago IL

10837 S Cicero Ave Ste 310, 21.5 miles

10837 S Cicero Ave Ste 310,
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Categories: Oak Lawn IL

2929 S ELLIS AVE 22.0 miles

2929 S ELLIS AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60616
Categories: CHICAGO IL

5533 W 109TH ST STE 103 22.3 miles

5533 W 109TH ST STE 103
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
Categories: OAK LAWN IL

2907 S WABASH AVE STE 100 22.5 miles

2907 S WABASH AVE STE 100
CHICAGO, IL 60616
Categories: CHICAGO IL

3201 S WALLACE ST 22.5 miles

3201 S WALLACE ST
CHICAGO, IL 60616
Categories: CHICAGO IL

2600 S Michigan Ave 22.5 miles

2600 S Michigan Ave
CHICAGO, IL 60616
Categories: CHICAGO IL

6701 159TH ST OCC HEALTH 22.9 miles

6701 159TH ST OCC HEALTH
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
Categories: TINLEY PARK IL

16325 HARLEM AVE STE 110 23.0 miles

16325 HARLEM AVE STE 110
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
Categories: TINLEY PARK IL

17148 HARLEM AVE 23.1 miles

17148 HARLEM AVE
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
Categories: TINLEY PARK IL

5660 W 95TH ST 23.2 miles

5660 W 95TH ST
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
Categories: OAK LAWN IL

3316 S ASHLAND AVE 23.4 miles

3316 S ASHLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60608
Categories: CHICAGO IL

3145 S ASHLAND AVE STE 110 23.6 miles

3145 S ASHLAND AVE STE 110
CHICAGO, IL 60608
Categories: CHICAGO IL

2361 Reliable Parkway 23.7 miles

2361 Reliable Parkway
Chicago, IL 60686
Categories: Chicago IL

2393 Reliable Parkway 23.7 miles

2393 Reliable Parkway
Chicago, IL 60686
Categories: Chicago IL

REMIT ONLY: DEPT 77-6478 23.7 miles

REMIT ONLY: DEPT 77-6478
CHICAGO, IL 60678
Categories: CHICAGO IL

75 REMITTANCE DR STE 1660 23.7 miles

75 REMITTANCE DR STE 1660
CHICAGO, IL 60675
Categories: CHICAGO IL

5525 S PULASKI RD FL 3 23.8 miles

5525 S PULASKI RD FL 3
CHICAGO, IL 60629
Categories: CHICAGO IL

25711 S Egyptian Trail 23.8 miles

25711 S Egyptian Trail
Monee, IL 60449
Categories: Monee IL

811 S STATE ST STE B 24.1 miles

811 S STATE ST STE B
CHICAGO, IL 60605
Categories: CHICAGO IL

4111 Franklin St 24.1 miles

4111 Franklin St
Michigan City, IN 46360
Categories: Michigan City IN

5015 W 65TH ST 24.2 miles

5015 W 65TH ST
BEDFORD PARK, IL 60638
Categories: BEDFORD PARK IL

301 W HOMER ST 24.4 miles

301 W HOMER ST
MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360
Categories: MICHIGAN CITY IN

4940 S CICERO AVE 24.6 miles

4940 S CICERO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60638
Categories: CHICAGO IL

7800 W College Dr, Room 1-W 24.6 miles

7800 W College Dr, Room 1-W
Palos Heights, IL 60463
Categories: Palos Heights IL

55 E WASHINGTON ST STE 2500 24.7 miles

55 E WASHINGTON ST STE 2500
CHICAGO, IL 60602
Categories: CHICAGO IL

300 E RANDOLPH ST CL404 24.7 miles

300 E RANDOLPH ST CL404
CHICAGO, IL 60601
Categories: CHICAGO IL

111 N Wabash Ave Ste 1514, 24.7 miles

111 N Wabash Ave Ste 1514,
Chicago, IL 60602
Categories: Chicago IL

300 W ADAMS ST STE 835 24.7 miles

300 W ADAMS ST STE 835
CHICAGO, IL 60606
Categories: CHICAGO IL

12255 S 80TH AVE 24.8 miles

12255 S 80TH AVE
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Categories: PALOS HEIGHTS IL

676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 900 24.9 miles

676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 900
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Categories: CHICAGO IL

600 W ADAMS ST 25.0 miles

600 W ADAMS ST
CHICAGO, IL 60661
Categories: CHICAGO IL

36 W RANDOLPH ST STE 705 25.0 miles

36 W RANDOLPH ST STE 705
CHICAGO, IL 60601
Categories: CHICAGO 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 Gary, IN 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 Gary, Indiana 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 Gary, Indiana

A blood test performed in Gary, IN 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 Gary, Indiana

Our laboratory testing locations in Gary, IN 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 Gary, Indiana 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 Gary, Indiana

Our local Gary, Indiana 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: Gary

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Median Age: 39.5 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $733.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Gary: 94.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (35.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 38.9% for Black residents, 36.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 50.0% for American Indian residents, 86.8% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 26.3% for other race residents, 51.4% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Indiana and other state lists, there were 306 registered sex offenders living in Gary, Indiana as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Gary is 252 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (1.5%), German (1.3%).

Elevation: 600 feet

Land Area: 50.2 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 46402, 46403, 46404, 46405, 46406, 46407, 46408, 46409, 46410

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $26,669 (it was $27,195 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $17,698 (it was $14,383 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $66,900 (it was $51,900 in 2000) Gary:$66,900IN:$141,100

Races:
      Black alone - 60,304 - 78.1%
      White alone - 8,969 - 11.6%
      Hispanic - 4,565 - 5.9%
      Two or more races - 1,251 - 1.6%
      Asian alone - 269 - 0.3%
      American Indian alone - 122 - 0.2%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 46 - 0.06%
      Other race alone - 11 - 0.01%

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