Lake Mary, FL Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,664.

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 6.6%

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (11.1%), English (7.9%), German (7.4%), European (6.7%), Irish (5.2%), Italian (5.2%).

Races:
      White alone - 10,641 - 77.0%
      Hispanic - 1,408 - 10.2%
      Asian alone - 822 - 5.9%
      Black alone - 642 - 4.6%
      Two or more races - 247 - 1.8%
      American Indian alone - 32 - 0.2%
      Other race alone - 26 - 0.2%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 4 - 0.03%

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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
Lake Mary, FL

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

136 PARLIAMENT LOOP STE 1020 0.6 miles

136 PARLIAMENT LOOP STE 1020
LAKE MARY, FL 32746
Categories: LAKE MARY FL

755 RINEHART RD STE 150 2.5 miles

755 RINEHART RD STE 150
LAKE MARY, FL 32746
Categories: LAKE MARY FL

1125 TOWNPARK AVE STE 1011 3.1 miles

1125 TOWNPARK AVE STE 1011
LAKE MARY, FL 32746
Categories: LAKE MARY FL

4451 W STATE ROAD 46 3.7 miles

4451 W STATE ROAD 46
SANFORD, FL 32771
Categories: SANFORD FL

855 S US HIGHWAY 17 92 4.0 miles

855 S US HIGHWAY 17 92
LONGWOOD, FL 32750
Categories: LONGWOOD FL

910 LEXINGTON GREEN LANE 4.3 miles

910 LEXINGTON GREEN LANE
SANFORD, FL 32771
Categories: SANFORD FL

705 W STATE ROAD 434 STE J & K 4.7 miles

705 W STATE ROAD 434 STE J & K
LONGWOOD, FL 32750
Categories: LONGWOOD FL

1060 West Sr 434, Ste 116 5.1 miles

1060 West Sr 434, Ste 116
Longwood, FL 32750
Categories: Longwood FL

1239 SR 436 WALMART #101 5.6 miles

1239 SR 436 WALMART #101
CASSELBERRY, FL 32707
Categories: CASSELBERRY FL

691 DOUGLAS AVE 6.9 miles

691 DOUGLAS AVE
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL 32714
Categories: ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL

499 E CENTRAL PKWY STE 245 7.1 miles

499 E CENTRAL PKWY STE 245
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL 32701
Categories: ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL

512 E ALTAMONTE DR STE 1000 7.2 miles

512 E ALTAMONTE DR STE 1000
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL 32701
Categories: ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL

393 CENTER POINTE CIR STE 1457 7.5 miles

393 CENTER POINTE CIR STE 1457
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL 32701
Categories: ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL

238 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 120 7.6 miles

238 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 120
CASSELBERRY, FL 32707
Categories: CASSELBERRY FL

270 NORTHLAKE BLVD STE 1004 8.2 miles

270 NORTHLAKE BLVD STE 1004
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL 32701
Categories: ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL

440 W STATE ROAD 436 8.3 miles

440 W STATE ROAD 436
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL 32714
Categories: ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL

5355 RED BUG LAKE RD 8.6 miles

5355 RED BUG LAKE RD
WINTER SPRINGS, FL 32708
Categories: WINTER SPRINGS FL

1410 W BROADWAY ST STE 108 8.7 miles

1410 W BROADWAY ST STE 108
OVIEDO, FL 32765
Categories: OVIEDO FL

1950 W Sr 426 Ste 108, 9.1 miles

1950 W Sr 426 Ste 108,
Oviedo, FL 32765
Categories: Oviedo FL

8010 RED BUG 9.3 miles

8010 RED BUG
OVIEDO, FL 32765
Categories: OVIEDO FL

901 N LAKE DESTINY RD STE 400 9.6 miles

901 N LAKE DESTINY RD STE 400
MAITLAND, FL 32751
Categories: MAITLAND FL

1511 E STATE ROAD 434 STE 2001 10.0 miles

1511 E STATE ROAD 434 STE 2001
WINTER SPRINGS, FL 32708
Categories: WINTER SPRINGS FL

3840 E SEMORAN BLVD Ste 1000 10.0 miles

3840 E SEMORAN BLVD Ste 1000
APOPKA, FL 32703
Categories: APOPKA FL

915 Doyle Road, Suite C-4 & C-, 10.3 miles

915 Doyle Road, Suite C-4 & C-,
Deltona, FL 32725
Categories: Deltona FL

830 Commed Blvd, Suite B 10.4 miles

830 Commed Blvd, Suite B
Orange City, FL 32763
Categories: Orange City FL

7457 Aloma Ave STE 301 10.5 miles

7457 Aloma Ave STE 301
Winter Park, FL 32792
Categories: Winter Park FL

7480 ALOMA AVE 10.5 miles

7480 ALOMA AVE
WINTER PARK, FL 32792
Categories: WINTER PARK FL

3099 ALOMA AVE 10.7 miles

3099 ALOMA AVE
WINTER PARK, FL 32792
Categories: WINTER PARK FL

5931 Aloma Ave STE 100 10.7 miles

5931 Aloma Ave STE 100
Winter Park, FL 32792
Categories: Winter Park FL

2544 ENTERPRISE ROAD 11.0 miles

2544 ENTERPRISE ROAD
ORANGE CITY, FL 32763
Categories: ORANGE CITY FL

1850 LEE RD STE 300 11.1 miles

1850 LEE RD STE 300
WINTER PARK, FL 32789
Categories: WINTER PARK FL

1850 LEE RD STE 216 11.1 miles

1850 LEE RD STE 216
WINTER PARK, FL 32789
Categories: WINTER PARK FL

4122 METRIC DR STE 800 11.1 miles

4122 METRIC DR STE 800
WINTER PARK, FL 32792
Categories: WINTER PARK FL

501 N ORLANDO AVE STE 227 11.1 miles

501 N ORLANDO AVE STE 227
WINTER PARK, FL 32789
Categories: WINTER PARK FL

611 N WYMORE RD STE 220 11.2 miles

611 N WYMORE RD STE 220
WINTER PARK, FL 32789
Categories: WINTER PARK FL

2540 LEE RD 11.3 miles

2540 LEE RD
WINTER PARK, FL 32789
Categories: WINTER PARK FL

1706 E SEMORAN BLVD STE 114 11.4 miles

1706 E SEMORAN BLVD STE 114
APOPKA, FL 32703
Categories: APOPKA FL

2415 S VOLUSIA AVE STE A4 11.4 miles

2415 S VOLUSIA AVE STE A4
ORANGE CITY, FL 32763
Categories: ORANGE CITY FL

380 SEMORAN COMMERCE PL 11.4 miles

380 SEMORAN COMMERCE PL
APOPKA, FL 32703
Categories: APOPKA FL

5021 EGGLESTON AVE STE A 11.9 miles

5021 EGGLESTON AVE STE A
ORLANDO, FL 32804
Categories: ORLANDO FL

1338 PLEASANT OAK LN 12.0 miles

1338 PLEASANT OAK LN
ORLANDO, FL 32804
Categories: ORLANDO FL

1120 E SEMORAN BLVD 12.0 miles

1120 E SEMORAN BLVD
APOPKA, FL 32703
Categories: APOPKA FL

4780 N ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL 12.5 miles

4780 N ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL
ORLANDO, FL 32810
Categories: ORLANDO FL

324 E Par St.., Ste 100, 12.7 miles

324 E Par St.., Ste 100,
Orlando, FL 32804
Categories: Orlando FL

2314 N ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL 14.0 miles

2314 N ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL
ORLANDO, FL 32804
Categories: ORLANDO FL

2200 N ALAFAYA TRL STE 900 14.4 miles

2200 N ALAFAYA TRL STE 900
ORLANDO, FL 32826
Categories: ORLANDO FL

630 N BUMBY AVE 14.4 miles

630 N BUMBY AVE
ORLANDO, FL 32803
Categories: ORLANDO FL

2000 N Alafaya Trail, Suite 100 14.5 miles

2000 N Alafaya Trail, Suite 100
Orlando, FL 32826
Categories: Orlando FL

601 E COLONIAL DR 14.6 miles

601 E COLONIAL DR
ORLANDO, FL 32803
Categories: ORLANDO FL

11250 E COLONIAL DR 14.6 miles

11250 E COLONIAL DR
ORLANDO, FL 32817
Categories: ORLANDO FL

483 N Semoran Blvd Suite 103 14.6 miles

483 N Semoran Blvd Suite 103
Winter Park, FL 32792
Categories: Winter Park FL

36 S SEMORAN BLVD STE B 14.8 miles

36 S SEMORAN BLVD STE B
ORLANDO, FL 32807
Categories: ORLANDO FL

11867 E COLONIAL DR 14.9 miles

11867 E COLONIAL DR
ORLANDO, FL 32826
Categories: ORLANDO FL

31450 CHURCH ST 15.3 miles

31450 CHURCH ST
SORRENTO, FL 32776
Categories: SORRENTO FL

509 S SEMORAN BLVD 15.3 miles

509 S SEMORAN BLVD
ORLANDO, FL 32807
Categories: ORLANDO FL

12265 LAKE UNDERHILL RD STE 135 16.0 miles

12265 LAKE UNDERHILL RD STE 135
ORLANDO, FL 32825
Categories: ORLANDO FL

250 N ALAFAYA TRL STE 135 16.0 miles

250 N ALAFAYA TRL STE 135
ORLANDO, FL 32828
Categories: ORLANDO FL

12301 LAKE UNDERHILL RD STE 118 16.6 miles

12301 LAKE UNDERHILL RD STE 118
ORLANDO, FL 32828
Categories: ORLANDO FL

2323 S ORANGE AVE Ste A 17.1 miles

2323 S ORANGE AVE Ste A
ORLANDO, FL 32806
Categories: ORLANDO FL

813 E MICHIGAN ST 17.2 miles

813 E MICHIGAN ST
ORLANDO, FL 32806
Categories: ORLANDO FL

709 E MICHIGAN ST 17.3 miles

709 E MICHIGAN ST
ORLANDO, FL 32806
Categories: ORLANDO FL

701 E MICHIGAN ST 17.3 miles

701 E MICHIGAN ST
ORLANDO, FL 32806
Categories: ORLANDO FL

3615 S ORANGE AVE 18.1 miles

3615 S ORANGE AVE
ORLANDO, FL 32806
Categories: ORLANDO FL

Bldg 49635 - Rm 1219 18.2 miles

Bldg 49635 - Rm 1219
ORLANDO, FL 32899
Categories: ORLANDO FL

2504 S ALAFAYA TRL, STE 160 18.3 miles

2504 S ALAFAYA TRL, STE 160
ORLANDO, FL 32828
Categories: ORLANDO FL

4401 S ORANGE AVE STE 110 18.5 miles

4401 S ORANGE AVE STE 110
ORLANDO, FL 32806
Categories: ORLANDO FL

1603 S Hiawassee Rd, Suite 120 18.8 miles

1603 S Hiawassee Rd, Suite 120
Orlando, FL 32835
Categories: Orlando FL

9580 W COLONIAL DR 18.8 miles

9580 W COLONIAL DR
OCOEE, FL 34761
Categories: OCOEE FL

2555 S KIRKMAN RD 18.9 miles

2555 S KIRKMAN RD
ORLANDO, FL 32811
Categories: ORLANDO FL

5425 S SEMORAN BLVD 19.0 miles

5425 S SEMORAN BLVD
ORLANDO, FL 32822
Categories: ORLANDO FL

10131 W COLONIAL DR, Bldg. C, STE 8 19.1 miles

10131 W COLONIAL DR, Bldg. C, STE 8
OCOEE, FL 34761
Categories: OCOEE FL

1151 BLACKWOOD AVE STE 160 19.2 miles

1151 BLACKWOOD AVE STE 160
OCOEE, FL 34761
Categories: OCOEE FL

5575 S Semoran Blvd, Suite 501 19.2 miles

5575 S Semoran Blvd, Suite 501
Orlando, FL 32822
Categories: Orlando FL

5810 S SEMORAN BLVD 19.3 miles

5810 S SEMORAN BLVD
ORLANDO, FL 32822
Categories: ORLANDO FL

6965 PIAZZA GRANDE AVE STE 405 19.5 miles

6965 PIAZZA GRANDE AVE STE 405
ORLANDO, FL 32835
Categories: ORLANDO FL

2700 Old Winter Garden Rd 19.5 miles

2700 Old Winter Garden Rd
OCOEE, FL 34761
Categories: OCOEE FL

701 W PLYMOUTH AVE 19.6 miles

701 W PLYMOUTH AVE
DELAND, FL 32720
Categories: DELAND FL

929 N SPRING GARDEN #927-B 19.7 miles

929 N SPRING GARDEN #927-B
DELAND, FL 32720
Categories: DELAND FL

4554 S KIRKMAN RD 20.1 miles

4554 S KIRKMAN RD
ORLANDO, FL 32811
Categories: ORLANDO FL

1462 W OAK RIDGE RD 20.4 miles

1462 W OAK RIDGE RD
ORLANDO, FL 32809
Categories: ORLANDO FL

6220 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL STE 518 20.7 miles

6220 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL STE 518
ORLANDO, FL 32809
Categories: ORLANDO FL

1718 SAND LAKE RD C-106 20.9 miles

1718 SAND LAKE RD C-106
ORLANDO, FL 32809
Categories: ORLANDO FL

1702 N WOODLAND BLVD, STE 106 21.0 miles

1702 N WOODLAND BLVD, STE 106
DELAND, FL 32720
Categories: DELAND FL

6001 VINELAND RD STE 108 21.0 miles

6001 VINELAND RD STE 108
ORLANDO, FL 32819
Categories: ORLANDO FL

5728 MAJOR BLVD STE 207 21.2 miles

5728 MAJOR BLVD STE 207
ORLANDO, FL 32819
Categories: ORLANDO FL

8014 CONROY WINDERMERE RD STE 104 21.3 miles

8014 CONROY WINDERMERE RD STE 104
ORLANDO, FL 32835
Categories: ORLANDO FL

3005 DANIELS RD 21.7 miles

3005 DANIELS RD
WINTER GARDEN, FL 34787
Categories: WINTER GARDEN FL

2301 SAND LAKE RD 22.0 miles

2301 SAND LAKE RD
ORLANDO, FL 32809
Categories: ORLANDO FL

8150 CHANCELLOR DR STE 130 22.1 miles

8150 CHANCELLOR DR STE 130
ORLANDO, FL 32809
Categories: ORLANDO FL

7751 KINGSPOINTE PKWY STE 114 22.3 miles

7751 KINGSPOINTE PKWY STE 114
ORLANDO, FL 32819
Categories: ORLANDO FL

7121 GRAND NATIONAL DR 22.4 miles

7121 GRAND NATIONAL DR
ORLANDO, FL 32819
Categories: ORLANDO FL

8818 COMMODITY CIR STE 41 22.9 miles

8818 COMMODITY CIR STE 41
ORLANDO, FL 32819
Categories: ORLANDO FL

2130 Prevatt St, Suite B 23.3 miles

2130 Prevatt St, Suite B
Eustis, FL 32726
Categories: Eustis FL

9500 SATELLITE BLVD STE 100 23.9 miles

9500 SATELLITE BLVD STE 100
ORLANDO, FL 32837
Categories: ORLANDO FL

9815 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL 23.9 miles

9815 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL
ORLANDO, FL 32837
Categories: ORLANDO FL

8723 INTERNATIONAL DR STE 115 23.9 miles

8723 INTERNATIONAL DR STE 115
ORLANDO, FL 32819
Categories: ORLANDO FL

1300 E BURLEIGH BLVD 24.4 miles

1300 E BURLEIGH BLVD
TAVARES, FL 32778
Categories: TAVARES FL

9400 TURKEY LAKE RD 24.5 miles

9400 TURKEY LAKE RD
ORLANDO, FL 32819
Categories: ORLANDO FL

7300 SANDLAKE COMMONS BLVD 205 24.7 miles

7300 SANDLAKE COMMONS BLVD 205
ORLANDO, FL 32819
Categories: ORLANDO FL

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

Common Lab/Blood Tests Performed in Lake Mary, FL 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 Lake Mary, Florida 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 Lake Mary, Florida

A blood test performed in Lake Mary, FL 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 Lake Mary, Florida

Our laboratory testing locations in Lake Mary, FL 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 Lake Mary, Florida 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 Lake Mary, Florida

Our local Lake Mary, Florida 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 Mary, Florida

Lake Mary is a suburban city that is located in the Greater Orlando metropolitan area in Seminole County, Florida, United States, and is located in Central Florida. The population was 13,822 at the 2010 census.

Rated by Money magazine as the #4 best place to live in America in the August 2007 issue. It had its city hall created in 1946. It currently has a history museum in the Lake Mary Chamber of Commerce Building.

As of the 2000 census, there were 11,458 people, 4,199 households, and 3,271 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,330.8 inhabitants per square mile (513.8/km²). There were 4,351 housing units at an average density of 505.4 per square mile (195.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 89.33% White, 3.60% African American, 0.24% Native American, 3.83% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 1.47% from other races, and 1.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.22% of the population.

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Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,664.

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 6.6%

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (11.1%), English (7.9%), German (7.4%), European (6.7%), Irish (5.2%), Italian (5.2%).

Races:
      White alone - 10,641 - 77.0%
      Hispanic - 1,408 - 10.2%
      Asian alone - 822 - 5.9%
      Black alone - 642 - 4.6%
      Two or more races - 247 - 1.8%
      American Indian alone - 32 - 0.2%
      Other race alone - 26 - 0.2%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 4 - 0.03%

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