Laboratory/Blood Testing Centers
Lakewood, CA
Lab/Blood Testing Centers
Lakewood, CA
Accredited Drug Testing in Lakewood, California provides confidential laboratory analyzed testing services at our Lakewood, CA 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 Lakewood, California and the surrounding areas. Same day service is available and most testing centers in the Lakewood, CA area are within minutes of your home or office.
5220 CLARK AVE STE 445 0.0 miles
LAKEWOOD, CA 90712
5205 Lakewood Blvd 0.5 miles
Lakewood, CA 90712
5203 LAKEWOOD BLVD 0.5 miles
LAKEWOOD, CA 90712
16660 PARAMONT BLVD STE 102 2.5 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
16444 PARAMOUNT BLVD 2.6 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
7300 ALONDRA BLVD STE 108 3.2 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
2750 ATLANTIC AVE 4.4 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
1720 TERMINO AVE 4.5 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90804
1703 TERMINO AVE, STE 102 4.6 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90804
2776 PACIFIC AVE 4.7 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
9353 IMPERIAL HWY GARDEN MEDICAL OFFICE,3RD FLOOR 4.7 miles
DOWNEY, CA 90242
19301 S SANTA FE AVE Ste 120 4.8 miles
COMPTON, CA 90221
482 W WILLOW ST 5.0 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
10861 CHERRY ST STE 202 5.1 miles
LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720
2101 MAGNOLIA AVE 5.4 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
5451 LA PALMA AVE STE 24 5.5 miles
LA PALMA, CA 90623
11411 BROOKSHIRE AVE STE 408 5.7 miles
DOWNEY, CA 90241
40 CENTERPOINTE DR 5.9 miles
LA PALMA, CA 90623
1050 LINDEN AVE Ste 887 5.9 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90813
1250 PACIFIC AVE 6.0 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90813
2499 S WILMINGTON AVE 6.1 miles
COMPTON, CA 90220
13440 IMPERIAL HWY 6.3 miles
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670
16702 VALLEY VIEW AVE 6.3 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
16700 VALLEY VIEW AVE STE 180 6.3 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
15330 VALLEY VIEW AVE STE 1 6.6 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
11817 TELEGRAPH RD 7.0 miles
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670
3611 MLK Blvd STE 108 7.3 miles
LYNWOOD, CA 90262
20401 AVALON BLVD STE C 7.5 miles
CARSON, CA 90746
455 E CARSON PLAZA DR 7.6 miles
CARSON, CA 90746
8337 TELEGRAPH RD STE 104 7.7 miles
PICO RIVERA, CA 90660
23601 AVALON BLVD Ste 104 8.0 miles
CARSON, CA 90745
16630 S BROADWAY ST 8.5 miles
GARDENA, CA 90248
15401 S MAIN ST 8.6 miles
GARDENA, CA 90248
100 Oceangate, P245 8.6 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90802
On-site only 8.6 miles
Long Beach, CA 90802
2814 W LINCOLN AVE 8.7 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
1149 W 190TH ST 9.0 miles
GARDENA, CA 90248
3430 GARFIELD AVE 9.0 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90040
12385 WASHINGTON BLVD 9.2 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90606
333 S MAGNOLIA AVE 9.2 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92804
7052 ORANGEWOOD AVE STE 6 9.3 miles
GARDEN GROVE, CA 92841
12401 WASHINGTON BLVD 9.3 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90602
3364 E SLAUSON AVE 9.4 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
12600 BEACH BLVD 9.5 miles
STANTON, CA 90680
12462 PUTNAM ST ste 402 9.5 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90602
1300 W 155TH ST STE 109 9.7 miles
GARDENA, CA 90247
11152 S MAIN ST 9.7 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90061
6538 TELEGRAPH RD 9.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90040
15141 Whittier Blvd Ste 125, 9.9 miles
Whittier, CA 90603
6529 SEVILLE AVE 10.1 miles
HUNTINGTON PARK, CA 90255
21081 S WESTERN AVE STE 150 10.4 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90501
710 N EUCLID ST STE 203 10.4 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
2476 S ATLANTIC BLVD 10.5 miles
COMMERCE, CA 90040
25965 NORMANDIE AVE FL 1 10.5 miles
HARBOR CITY, CA 90710
7955 WESTMINSTER BLVD 10.5 miles
WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
15464 GOLDENWEST ST 10.6 miles
WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
1801 W ROMNEYA DR STE 106 10.8 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
309 W BEVERLY BLVD 11.4 miles
MONTEBELLO, CA 90640
4580 PACIFIC BLVD 11.5 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
2300 W BEVERLY BLVD 11.6 miles
MONTEBELLO, CA 90640
1006 W LA PALMA AVE 11.7 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
2301 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 11.9 miles
HAWTHORNE, CA 90250
3851 S SOTO ST 11.9 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
3688 S Soto St 11.9 miles
Vernon, CA 90058
1950 SUNNYCREST DR STE 1800 12.0 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
5862 AVALON BLVD 12.0 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90003
2151 N HARBOR BLVD 12.1 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
2720 N HARBOR BLVD STE 130 12.2 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
14619 PRAIRIE AVE 12.4 miles
LAWNDALE, CA 90260
3330 LOMITA BLVD 12.4 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90505
4253 REDONDO BEACH BLVD 12.6 miles
LAWNDALE, CA 90260
21320 HAWTHORNE BLVD STE 227 12.6 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90503
1294 W 6th St Ste 206, 12.6 miles
San Pedro, CA 90731
23441 Madison St Ste 300, 12.6 miles
Torrance, CA 90505
1360 W 6TH ST STE 190 12.7 miles
SAN PEDRO, CA 90732
17122 BEACH BLVD STE 104 12.7 miles
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
1300 W 7TH ST 12.7 miles
SAN PEDRO, CA 90732
23441 MADISON ST.BLD8,STE 110 12.9 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90505
4101 TORRANCE BLVD 12.9 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90503
1907 E WASHINGTON BLVD 13.0 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90021
1111 E LA PALMA AVE 13.1 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
947 S ANAHEIM BLVD STE 120 13.1 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
1000 S ANAHEIM BLVD STE 200 13.1 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
17822 BEACH BL SUITE 242 13.3 miles
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647
17024 MAGNOLIA ST 13.3 miles
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
8970 WARNER AVE 13.4 miles
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
11633 HAWTHORNE BLVD #215 13.6 miles
HAWTHORNE, CA 90250
12801 CROSSROADS PKWY S Ste 150 13.6 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91746
1717 E LINCOLN AVE 13.8 miles
Anaheim, CA 92805
18561 BEACH BLVD 13.9 miles
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648
18800 Main St Ste 111, 13.9 miles
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
3320 S HILL ST 14.0 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90007
211 S STATE COLLEGE BLVD STE 325 14.1 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
520 N Prospect Ave Ste 305, 14.1 miles
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
18811 FLORIDA ST 14.1 miles
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648
640 S PLACENTIA AVE 14.5 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
1001 E IMPERIAL HWY 14.5 miles
BREA, CA 92821
124 N VIGNES ST 14.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
9900 Talbert Ave Ste 203, 14.7 miles
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
9920 TALBERT AVE 14.7 miles
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
16025 GALE AVE STE B10 14.7 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91745
420 E 3rd St Ste 802, 14.7 miles
Los Angeles, CA 90013
1400 S GRAND AVE STE 612 14.7 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90015
566 E LAMBERT RD 14.9 miles
BREA, CA 92821
11180 E Warner Ave Ste 159, 14.9 miles
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
2121 S TOWNE CENTRE PL STE 100 15.0 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
333 S HOPE ST STE C145 15.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90071
929 GEORGIA ST 15.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90015
920 N NASH ST 15.4 miles
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
3144 SANTA ANITA AVE STE 205 15.5 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91733
9350 FLAIR DR Ste 102 15.6 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91731
1300 N KRAEMER BLVD 15.6 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
823 N BROADWAY 15.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
1313 W 8TH ST ste 100 15.7 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
1127 Wilshire Blvd Ste 203&204, 15.7 miles
Los Angeles, CA 90017
9122 ADAMS AVE 15.7 miles
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92646
1225 WILSHIRE BLVD 15.7 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
132 S BEAUDRY AVE 15.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
390 N SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 1000 15.8 miles
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
3100 W WARNER AVE 16.0 miles
SANTA ANA, CA 92704
1700 E WALNUT AVE 16.0 miles
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
2231 S WESTERN AVE 16.0 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90018
6033 W CENTURY BLVD STE 200 16.1 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
3401 S HARBOR BLVD 16.1 miles
SANTA ANA, CA 92704
1310 W Stewart Dr Ste 304, 16.1 miles
Orange, CA 92868
17487 HURLEY ST 16.2 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91744
100 S RAYMOND AVE 16.3 miles
ALHAMBRA, CA 91801
946 W TOWN AND COUNTRY RD 16.3 miles
ORANGE, CA 92868
1010 W La Veta Ave Ste 140, 16.3 miles
Orange, CA 92868
9601 S SEPULVEDA BLVD 16.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
705 W LA VETA AVE STE 102 16.5 miles
ORANGE, CA 92868
2131 W 3RD ST Ste 4 16.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90057
18575 Gale Ave Ste 155 16.5 miles
City of Industry, CA 91748
18575 GALE AVE STE 295 16.5 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91748
909 E YORBA LINDA BLVD STE H 16.6 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
169 S ALVARADO ST STE 101 16.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90057
8930 S SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 200 16.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
8800 S SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 8 16.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
8726 S SEPULVEDA BLVD 16.7 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
1201 N. ROSE DR. SUITE 202 16.8 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
5525 W SLAUSON AVE 16.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90056
1301 N ROSE DR 16.9 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
18335 VALLEY BLVD 16.9 miles
LA PUENTE, CA 91744
940 E MAIN ST 17.0 miles
ALHAMBRA, CA 91801
4500 RIVERVIEW AVE 17.2 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91731
416 W LAS TUNAS DR, STE 204 17.2 miles
SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776
330 W. LAS TUNAS DR. STE 2 17.3 miles
SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776
3545 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 325 17.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010
14148 FRANCISQUITO AVE 17.4 miles
BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706
1045 N TUSTIN ST 17.5 miles
ORANGE, CA 92867
2707 E VALLEY BLVD STE 116 17.5 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91792
867 S TUSTIN ST 18.0 miles
ORANGE, CA 92866
411 N LAKEVIEW AVE 18.3 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92807
1530 E Edinger Ave Ste 1 18.5 miles
Santa Ana, CA 92705
725 S ORANGE AVE 18.5 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91790
800 N Tustin Ave Ste A 18.6 miles
Santa Ana, CA 92705
801 N Tustin Ave Ste 102, 18.6 miles
Santa Ana, CA 92705
117 E LIVE OAK AVE STE 101 18.6 miles
ARCADIA, CA 91006
5971 VENICE BLVD FL 4 18.7 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90034
100 N TUSTIN AVE 18.7 miles
TUSTIN, CA 92780
17542 17TH ST STE 330 18.8 miles
TUSTIN, CA 92780
1619 E Edinger Ave 18.8 miles
Santa Ana, CA 92705
301 VICTORIA ST 18.9 miles
COSTA MESA, CA 92627
1241 E DYER RD STE 145 18.9 miles
SANTA ANA, CA 92705
5455 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1802 18.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90036
1000 BRISTOL ST N Ste 1B 18.9 miles
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660
1534 E WARNER AVE 19.0 miles
SANTA ANA, CA 92705
1300 N VERMONT AVE 19.0 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
50 ALESSANDRO PL. SUITE A10 19.2 miles
PASADENA, CA 91105
12001 W WASHINGTON BLVD 19.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90066
110 N LA BREA AVE 19.4 miles
INGLEWOOD, CA 90301
12212 W WASHINGTON BLVD 19.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90066
1419 SUPERIOR AVE STE 1 19.5 miles
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663
320 SUPERIOR AVE. STE 150 19.5 miles
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663
17232 RED HILL AVE 19.5 miles
IRVINE, CA 92614
100 W CALIFORNIA BLVD 19.5 miles
PASADENA, CA 91105
8512 Whitworth Dr 19.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90035
1253 VINE ST ste 19A 19.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90038
56 E DUARTE RD 20.0 miles
ARCADIA, CA 91006
960 E GREEN ST, STE 164 20.1 miles
PASADENA, CA 91106
222 W EULALIA ST STE 101 20.1 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91204
8501 Wilshire Blvd Suite 305, 20.2 miles
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
1750 E COLORADO BLVD 20.2 miles
PASADENA, CA 91106
2362 MORSE AVE 20.2 miles
IRVINE, CA 92614
801 S CHEVY CHASE DR 20.5 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91205
801 S Chevy Chase Dr Ste 50, 20.5 miles
Glendale, CA 91205
1300 N LA BREA AVE 20.5 miles
HOLLYWOOD, CA 90028
2640 E GARVEY AVE S STE 106 20.6 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91791
15705 ARROW HWY STE 6B 20.7 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91706
2492 WALNUT AVE STE 110 20.8 miles
TUSTIN, CA 92780
8700 BEVERLY BLVD 20.9 miles
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048
20770 ASH CIR STE 200 21.0 miles
YORBA LINDA, CA 92886
1526 N EDGEMONT ST FL 1 21.0 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
5345 IRWINDALE AVE 21.1 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91706
3002 DOW AVE STE 204 21.4 miles
TUSTIN, CA 92780
230 N MARYLAND AVE STE 110 21.5 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91206
432 W BROADWAY 21.5 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91204
11560 W PICO BLVD 21.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90064
544 N GLENDALE AVE 21.7 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91206
5475 E LA PALMA AVE 21.8 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92807
6000 N IRWINDALE AVE STE A 21.9 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91702
554 E San Bernardino Rd Ste 10, 21.9 miles
Covina, CA 91723
221 E GLENOAKS BLVD STE 130 22.2 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91207
400 NEWPORT CENTER DR STE 202 22.4 miles
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660
6520 N IRWINDALE AVE STE 100 22.4 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91702
4950 Barranca Pkwy Ste 101, 23.0 miles
Irvine, CA 92604
757 WESTWOOD PLZ 23.1 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90095
11645 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 830 23.1 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90025
2121 SANTA MONICA BLVD 23.2 miles
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
1908 SANTA MONICA BLVD STE 5 23.2 miles
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
11611 SAN VICENTE BLVD 23.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90049
1250 16TH ST 23.5 miles
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
501 S BUENA VISTA ST 23.6 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
801 CORPORATE CENTER DR STE 130 23.8 miles
POMONA, CA 91768
2701 W ALAMEDA AVE STE 203 23.8 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
209-1 Takashiho Yomitan Village 23.9 miles
SANTA MONICA, CA 90403
1350 W COVINA BLVD 24.1 miles
SAN DIMAS, CA 91773
250 S GRAND AVE 24.5 miles
GLENDORA, CA 91741
16200 SAND CANYON AVE 24.6 miles
IRVINE, CA 92618
1716 W HOLT AVE 24.9 miles
POMONA, CA 91768
15775 LAGUNA CANYON RD Ste 100 24.9 miles
IRVINE, CA 92618
Testing services include physician referral, collection of the specimen, complete laboratory analysis and confidential and secure result reporting.
Common Lab/Blood Tests Performed in Lakewood, CA 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 Lakewood, California 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 Lakewood, California
A blood test performed in Lakewood, CA 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 Lakewood, California
Our laboratory testing locations in Lakewood, CA 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 Lakewood, California 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 Lakewood, California
Our local Lakewood, California 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: Lakewood, California
Lakewood is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 80,048 at the 2010 census. It is bordered by Long Beach on the west and south, Bellflower on the north, Cerritos on the northeast, Cypress on the east, and Hawaiian Gardens on the southeast. Major thoroughfares include Lakewood (SR 19), Bellflower, and Del Amo Boulevards and Carson and South Streets. The San Gabriel River Freeway (I-605) runs through the city's eastern regions.
Sometimes called "an instant city" because of its origins, going from lima bean fields in 1950 to a well-developed city by 1960, Lakewood is a classic example of a post–World War II American suburb.
Lakewood is a post-World War II planned community. Developers Louis Boyar, Mark Taper and Ben Weingart are credited with "altering forever the map of Southern California." Begun in late 1949, the completion of the developers' plan in 1953 helped in the transformation of mass-produced housing from its early phases in the 1930s and 1940s to the reality of the 1950s.