Laboratory/Blood Testing Centers
Homestead, PA
Lab/Blood Testing Centers
Homestead, PA
Accredited Drug Testing in Homestead, Pennsylvania provides confidential laboratory analyzed testing services at our Homestead, PA 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 Homestead, Pennsylvania and the surrounding areas. Same day service is available and most testing centers in the Homestead, PA area are within minutes of your home or office.
207 W 7TH AVE 0.1 miles
HOMESTEAD, PA 15120
2727 Murray Avenue, 1.7 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
3500 5th Avenue, Suite G1 3.5 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
120 LYTTON AVE STE 275 3.5 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
120 Lytton Avenue, Suite 100 C 3.6 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
751 PITTSBURGH MCKEESPORT BLVD 3.6 miles
DRAVOSBURG, PA 15034
4225 Brownsville Rd, Shoppes at Brentwood 3.7 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
4815 Centre Avenue, Suite 106 3.8 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
5201 BAUM BLVD 3.8 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
4765 LIBERTY AVENUE, 4.3 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
1515 LOCUST ST 4.4 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
3516 SAW MILL RUN BLVD 4.4 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15227
1907 Lebanon Church Road, Suite 104 4.4 miles
West Mifflin, PA 15122
1474 ROUTE 51 4.7 miles
JEFFERSON HILLS, PA 15025
3433 WILLIAM PENN HWY 5.0 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15235
339 6TH AVE 5TH FL 5.2 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15222
526 Penn Avenue, 5.4 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
201 PENN CENTER BLVD STE 500 5.5 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15235
3706 5TH AVE Ste 2 5.6 miles
NORTH VERSAILLES, PA 15137
275 CURRY HOLLOW RD, SUITE 160 5.8 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15236
1000 INTEGRITY DRIVE, STE 320 5.9 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15235
490 E NORTH AVE STE 106 5.9 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
50 FREEPORT RD STE 500 5.9 miles
ASPINWALL, PA 15215
15 FREEPORT RD STE 100 5.9 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15215
50 Freeport Road, Unit 400 5.9 miles
Aspinwall, PA 15215
320 E NORTH AVE 6.0 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
575 Coal Valley Road Suite 502 6.0 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
695 CLAIRTON BLVD 6.1 miles
PLEASANT HILLS, PA 15236
4662 Broadway Road, Unit A-13 6.3 miles
Allentown, PA 18104
1200 Brooks Ln STE 100 6.4 miles
CLAIRTON, PA 15025
600 Oxford Drive, Suite 110 6.7 miles
Monroeville, PA 15146
1600 W CARSON ST 6.8 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
5769 Saltsburg Road, #2 6.9 miles
Verona, PA 15147
642 Washington Road, 7.2 miles
Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228
2001 Lincoln Way, Suite 16, Oak Park Mall 7.2 miles
White Oak, PA 15131
3824 Northern Pike, Suite 125 7.2 miles
Monroeville, PA 15146
300 FLEET ST, 2ND FLOOR 7.2 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15220
3824 NORTHERN PIKE STE 775 7.3 miles
MONROEVILLE, PA 15146
874 BUTLER ST STE 2 7.5 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15223
565 COAL VALLEY RD SOUTH HILLS MEDICAL BUILDING SUITE 502 7.5 miles
CLAIRTON, PA 15025
1951 LINCOLN HWY 7.5 miles
NORTH VERSAILLES, PA 15137
5219 Library Road, Unit E9, South Park Shops 7.7 miles
Bethel Park, PA 15102
2413 LYTLE RD 7.8 miles
BETHEL PARK, PA 15102
633 MOUNT ROYAL BLVD 7.8 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15223
2500 BALDWICK RD STE 260 7.8 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15205
1535 WASHINGTON RD 8.0 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15228
1691 WASHINGTON RD 8.1 miles
MOUNT LEBANON, PA 15228
1984 GREENTREE RD 8.1 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15220
2000 OXFORD DR STE 110 8.3 miles
BETHEL PARK, PA 15102
1300 Oxford Drive, Suite 1AA 8.4 miles
Bethel Park, PA 15102
125 Daugherty Drive, Suite 420 8.5 miles
Monroeville, PA 15146
391 WASHINGTON AVE 8.5 miles
OAKMONT, PA 15139
2550 MOSSIDE BLVD STE 214 8.5 miles
MONROEVILLE, PA 15146
2570 HAYMAKER RD 8.6 miles
MONROEVILLE, PA 15146
2644 MOSSIDE BLVD 8.6 miles
MONROEVILLE, PA 15146
2380 MCGINLEY RD 8.9 miles
MONROEVILLE, PA 15146
1100 Washington Avenue, Suite 114 9.1 miles
Carnegie, PA 15106
969 Greentree Road, Second Floor 9.2 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
112 Third Ave 9.3 miles
Carnegie, PA 15106
4771 McKnight Road, 9.4 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
393 VANADIUM RD 9.5 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15243
1742 William Flynn Highway, Shaler Village 9.6 miles
Glenshaw, PA 15116
2585 FREEPORT RD STE 105 10.0 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15238
4390 CAMPBELLS RUN RD 10.7 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15205
25 HECKEL RD 10.7 miles
MC KEES ROCKS, PA 15136
4655 William Flynn Highway, Hampton Shoppes - Unit 113 10.9 miles
Allison Park, PA 15101
7219 MCKNIGHT RD Ste F 11.0 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15237
502 WASHINGTON AVE 11.0 miles
BRIDGEVILLE, PA 15017
1769 PINE HOLLOW RD 11.1 miles
MC KEES ROCKS, PA 15136
243 STATION ST 11.1 miles
BRIDGEVILLE, PA 15017
28 COLONY BLVD 11.3 miles
BLAIRSVILLE, PA 15717
3024 WASHINGTON PIKE 11.3 miles
BRIDGEVILLE, PA 15017
2600 OLD WASHINGTON RD STE 150 11.3 miles
UPPER ST CLAIR, PA 15241
12116 STATE ROUTE 30 11.6 miles
NORTH HUNTINGDON, PA 15642
11347 ROUTE 30 STE 3 11.6 miles
IRWIN, PA 15642
905 SPRUCE ST 12.3 miles
IRWIN, PA 15642
5855 Steubenville Pike, Suite 101 12.3 miles
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
5500 CORPORATE DR STE 226 12.4 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15237
5944 STEUBENVILLE PIKE 12.5 miles
MC KEES ROCKS, PA 15136
4620 WILLIAM PENN HWY 12.8 miles
MURRYSVILLE, PA 15668
4655 WILLIAM FLYNN HWY STE 110 12.9 miles
ALLISON PARK, PA 15101
8943 STATE ROUTE 30, 13.1 miles
IRWIN, PA 15642
9066 Perry Highway, 13.2 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
251 7TH ST STE 201B 13.2 miles
NEW KENSINGTON, PA 15068
9173 RTE 30, STE 5 13.4 miles
IRWIN, PA 15642
2300 Freeport Road, 14 Feldarelli Square 13.7 miles
New Kensington, PA 15068
447 W Main Street, 14.0 miles
Monongahela, PA 15063
3840 WASHINGTON RD STE 300 14.5 miles
MCMURRAY, PA 15317
4000 WASHINGTON RD STE 203 14.8 miles
MCMURRAY, PA 15317
2000 CLIFFMINE RD STE 110 14.9 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15275
4918 STATE ROUTE 51 S 14.9 miles
BELLE VERNON, PA 15012
4889 William Penn Highway - Wa, 15.0 miles
Murrysville, PA 15668
1101 5TH AVE 15.3 miles
CORAPOLIS, PA 15108
1163 COUNTRY CLUB RD 15.3 miles
MONONGAHELA, PA 15063
161 WATERDAM RD APT 160 15.3 miles
MCMURRAY, PA 15317
1015 Waterdam Plaza Drive, 15.3 miles
Mc Murray, PA 15317
5513 William Flynn Highway, Suite 500 15.4 miles
Gibsonia, PA 15044
1000 MCKEAN AVE 15.6 miles
DONORA, PA 15033
1600 Wildlife Lodge Road, 15.9 miles
Lower Burrell, PA 15068
4120 7TH STREET RD 16.0 miles
NEW KENSINGTON, PA 15068
303 E 10TH AVE 16.0 miles
TARENTUM, PA 15084
800 PLAZA DR STE 210 16.1 miles
BELLE VERNON, PA 15012
6510 STATE ROUTE 30 16.3 miles
JEANNETTE, PA 15644
10632 PERRY HWY 16.5 miles
WEXFORD, PA 15090
1600 Coraopolis Heights Road, Suite G 16.8 miles
Coraopolis, PA 15108
1187 THORN RUN RD STE 120 17.0 miles
CORAOPOLIS, PA 15108
2000 CORPORATE DR STE 100 17.0 miles
WEXFORD, PA 15090
113 CAVASINA DR STE 7 17.0 miles
CANONSBURG, PA 15317
421 ROUTE 22 17.5 miles
DELMONT, PA 15626
8702 UNIVERSITY BLVD 17.6 miles
MOON TOWNSHIP, PA 15108
301 OHIO RIVER BLVD, STE 306 17.7 miles
SEWICKLEY, PA 15143
1200 MCKEAN AVE STE 107 18.0 miles
CHARLEROI, PA 15022
100 MEDICAL BLVD 18.2 miles
CANONSBURG, PA 15317
993 BRODHEAD RD, STE 200 18.3 miles
MOON TOWNSHIP, PA 15108
625 LINCOLN AVE STE 203 18.5 miles
NORTH CHARLEROI, PA 15022
Greengate Centre, 2510 Greengate Centre Circle 18.7 miles
Greensburg, PA 15601
146 MOTOR DROME RD 18.8 miles
SMITHTON, PA 15479
860 ROSTRAVER RD 18.8 miles
BELLE VERNON, PA 15012
760 Tri County Lane, Suite 104, 18.9 miles
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
2000 Village Run Dr, Village at Pine Shopping Plaza 19.3 miles
Wexford, PA 15090
532 W PITTSBURGH ST 20.2 miles
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
206 ARLINGTON PL 20.2 miles
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
161 E OTTERMAN ST STE 2 20.7 miles
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
200 NORTHPOINTE CIR STE 103 20.8 miles
SEVEN FIELDS, PA 16046
5126 STATE ROUTE 30 STE 300 20.8 miles
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
200 VILLAGE DR Mt. View Medical Park 20.8 miles
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
4000 HEMPFIELD PLAZA BLVD Ste 991 20.8 miles
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
134 INDUSTRIAL PARK RD 2300B 20.8 miles
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
The Terrace at Northpointe, 520 Northpointe Circle 20.9 miles
Seven Fields, PA 16046
832 Merchant Street, 21.0 miles
Ambridge, PA 15003
6998 CRIDER RD STE 100 21.3 miles
MARS, PA 16046
6505 MARS RD 21.6 miles
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA 16066
870 WEATHERWOOD LN 21.6 miles
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
460 WASHINGTON RD STE 7 21.7 miles
WASHINGTON, PA 15301
811 S Center Ave 21.7 miles
NEW STANTON, PA 15674
20826 1-A Route 19N, 21.8 miles
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
5000 INDUSTRIAL BLVD 21.9 miles
ALIQUIPPA, PA 15001
397 Hyde Park Road, Allegheny Town Square, Suite 1 22.2 miles
Leechburg, PA 15656
5240 ROUTE 30, STE B, 22.5 miles
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
8050 ROWAN RD STE 403 22.8 miles
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA 16066
984 CHERRY LANE RD 23.0 miles
APOLLO, PA 15613
20130 ROUTE 19 STE 2200 23.3 miles
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA 16066
155 WILSON AVE 23.5 miles
WASHINGTON, PA 15301
90 West Chestnut Street, Millcraft Center 23.8 miles
Washington, PA 15301
143 HARTMAN RD STE 10 24.1 miles
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
181 W BEAU ST 24.1 miles
WASHINGTON, PA 15301
101 ALWINE RD 24.2 miles
SAXONBURG, PA 16056
220 GREENE PLZ STE 103 24.9 miles
WAYNESBURG, PA 15370
220 GREENE PLZ 24.9 miles
WAYNESBURG, PA 15370
Testing services include physician referral, collection of the specimen, complete laboratory analysis and confidential and secure result reporting.
Common Lab/Blood Tests Performed in Homestead, PA 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 Homestead, Pennsylvania 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 Homestead, Pennsylvania
A blood test performed in Homestead, PA 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 Homestead, Pennsylvania
Our laboratory testing locations in Homestead, PA 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 Homestead, Pennsylvania 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 Homestead, Pennsylvania
Our local Homestead, Pennsylvania 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: Homestead, Pennsylvania
Homestead is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA, in the Monongahela River valley 7 miles (11 km) southeast of downtown Pittsburgh and directly across the river from the city limit line. The borough is known for the Homestead Strike of 1892, an important event in the history of labor relations in the United States. The population of Homestead was 3,165 at the 2010 census.
The area on the south bank of the Monongahela River now comprising the boroughs of Homestead, Munhall and West Homestead saw the first white settlers arrive in the 1770s. One hundred years later, much of the existing farmland on the flats and hillsides by the river was purchased, laid out in lots and sold by local banks and land owners to create the town of Homestead. The town was chartered in 1880. The building of a railroad, glass factory, and in 1881 the first iron mill began a period of rapid growth and prosperity. In 1883, Andrew Carnegie bought out Homestead Steel Works, adding it to his empire of steel and coke enterprises. Carnegie had recently acquired a controlling interest in Henry Clay Frick's coke works on the Monongahela, setting the stage for the dramatic labor clash in Homestead.
Homestead gained international notoriety in July 1892 as the site of a violent clash between locked-out steelworkers and hired Pinkerton guards, known as the Homestead Strike. When Henry Clay Frick, manager for Andrew Carnegie, owner of the local Homestead Steel Works, announced in the spring of 1892 that skilled workers would receive a reduction in wages, the advisory committee of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers refused to sign a new contract. Carnegie's management locked the workforce out, declaring that the union would no longer be recognized at the steel works.