Laboratory/Blood Testing Centers
Lemont, IL
Lab/Blood Testing Centers
Lemont, IL
Accredited Drug Testing in Lemont, Illinois provides confidential laboratory analyzed testing services at our Lemont, IL testing locations for medical and personal testing purposes for health, prevention and early detection of diseases. Patients can directly schedule a laboratory test including blood and urinalysis at multiple laboratory/blood testing centers in Lemont, Illinois and the surrounding areas. Same day service is available and most testing centers in the Lemont, IL area are within minutes of your home or office.
391 S BOLINGBROOK DR 3.6 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
480 QUADRANGLE DR 3.9 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
130 N WEBER RD STE 108 4.2 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
484 W Boughton Rd, 5.0 miles
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
16221 W 159th St 5.3 miles
Lockport, IL 60441
14330 S WILL COOK RD 5.3 miles
HOMER GLEN, IL 60491
7530 Woodward Ave. Suite G, 5.5 miles
Woodridge, IL 60517
7530 WOODWARD AVE 5.5 miles
WOODRIDGE, IL 60517
7421 S CASS AVE 5.6 miles
DARIEN, IL 60561
6300 KINGERY HWY STE 404 5.8 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
18W125 RODGERS CT 5.9 miles
DARIEN, IL 60561
ONSITE ONLY 6.1 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
1280 WINDHAM PKWY 6.3 miles
ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446
1000 S HAMILTON ST 6.6 miles
LOCKPORT, IL 60441
1113 Fairview Ave, 6.9 miles
Westmont, IL 60559
535 PLAINFIELD RD STE C 7.1 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
726 S WEBER RD 7.4 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60490
1190 S NAPER BLVD 8.0 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
1220 HOBSON RD STE 220 8.1 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
14475 John Humphrey Dr Ste 100, 8.5 miles
Orland Park, IL 60462
10737 W. 165TH STREET 8.5 miles
ORLAND PARK, IL 60467
6555 WILLOW SPRINGS RD STE 6 8.9 miles
LA GRANGE HIGHLANDS, IL 60525
9570 W 159TH ST STE A 9.2 miles
ORLAND PARK, IL 60467
onsite for POH only 9.3 miles
ORLAND PARK, IL 60462
250 E MAPLE ST 9.4 miles
NEW LENOX, IL 60451
534 CHESTNUT ST, STE 230 9.4 miles
HINSDALE, IL 60521
40 S CLAY ST STE 100E 9.5 miles
HINSDALE, IL 60521
12255 S 80TH AVE 9.6 miles
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
801 S WASHINGTON ST 9.7 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
7800 W College Dr, Room 1-W 9.8 miles
Palos Heights, IL 60463
6170 JOLIET RD 9.9 miles
COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525
640 S Washington St Ste 140, 9.9 miles
Naperville, IL 60540
16101 WEBER RD 10.0 miles
CREST HILL, IL 60403
2272 W 95TH STREET, STE 100 10.1 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60564
5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD 10.3 miles
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
9532 EAGLE WAY 10.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60678
1020 E OGDEN AVE STE 208 10.4 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
24600 W 127TH ST 10.5 miles
PLAINFIELD, IL 60585
18210 LA GRANGE RD STE 110 10.5 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60487
3360 LACROSSE LN STE 110 10.7 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60564
PO BOX 63 11.0 miles
MOKENA, IL 60448
24600 W 127th St Ste 310, Building B 11.2 miles
Plainfield, IL 60585
8755 S HARLEM AVE 11.2 miles
BRIDGEVIEW, IL 60455
2306 ESSINGTON RD 11.2 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
800 N LARKIN AVE 11.4 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
621 E LINCOLN HWY 11.4 miles
NEW LENOX, IL 60451
13246 S ROUTE 59 STE 106 11.6 miles
PLAINFIELD, IL 60585
2340 S Highland Ave Ste 330, 11.7 miles
Lombard, IL 60148
19070 EVERETT BLVD, UNIT 111 11.7 miles
MOKENA, IL 60448
2000 GLENWOOD AVE 11.9 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
2100 GLENWOOD AVE 12.0 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
636 RAYMOND DR STE 102 12.0 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
310 N. Hammes Ave Ste 102, 12.1 miles
Joliet, IL 60435
330 MADISON ST STE B2 12.1 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
16325 HARLEM AVE STE 110 12.1 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
333 MADISON ST 12.2 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
125 N LA GRANGE RD 12.2 miles
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
1051 ESSINGTON RD STE 140 12.3 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
32 UNO CIR 12.4 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
750 ESSINGTON RD 12.6 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
17148 HARLEM AVE 12.6 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
5533 W 109TH ST STE 103 12.7 miles
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
5660 W 95TH ST 12.8 miles
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
2450 WOLF RD STE I 12.9 miles
WESTCHESTER, IL 60154
6701 159TH ST OCC HEALTH 13.0 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
875 ROOSEVELT RD STE 200 13.1 miles
GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137
1971 Gowdy Road 13.2 miles
Naperville, IL 60563
6500 W 65TH ST 13.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60638
4100 HEALTHWAY DR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICEES 13.2 miles
AURORA, IL 60504
155 E BRUSH HILL RD 13.4 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
2025 S CHICAGO ST 13.5 miles
JOLIET, IL 60436
10837 S Cicero Ave Ste 310, 13.6 miles
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
4742 CAL SAG RD 13.7 miles
CRESTWOOD, IL 60445
3052 WEBER DR 13.8 miles
AURORA, IL 60502
130 S MAIN ST 1ST FL IMMEDIATE CARE OCC HEALTH 13.8 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
4800 W 129TH ST 14.0 miles
ALSIP, IL 60803
2000 OGDEN AVE 14.0 miles
AURORA, IL 60504
On-Site ONLY 14.1 miles
Plainfield, IL 60586
2088 Ogden Ave, Ste 240 14.2 miles
Aurora, IL 60504
1314 HOUBOLT RD 14.3 miles
JOLIET, IL 60431
1039 BROOK FOREST AVE 14.4 miles
Shorewood, IL 60404
1360 HOUBOLT RD 14.4 miles
JOLIET, IL 60431
1955 RANDI DR 14.6 miles
AURORA, IL 60504
129 W SAINT CHARLES RD 14.7 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
5015 W 65TH ST 14.8 miles
BEDFORD PARK, IL 60638
21035 S LA GRANGE RD 14.9 miles
FRANKFORT, IL 60423
2615 HARRISON ST 15.3 miles
BELLWOOD, IL 60104
7222 W CERMAK RD 15.5 miles
NORTH RIVERSIDE, IL 60546
4940 S CICERO AVE 15.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60638
1200 S YORK RD Center for Health 15.7 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
3317 W 95TH ST LOWR LEVEL STE 5 15.8 miles
EVERGREEN PARK, IL 60805
639 W NORTH AVE 16.0 miles
VILLA PARK, IL 60181
533 W North Ave, LL Suite 50 16.2 miles
Elmhurst, IL 60126
5525 S PULASKI RD FL 3 16.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60629
1851 DOUGLAS RD 16.7 miles
MONTGOMERY, IL 60538
2310 York St Ste 4A 16.7 miles
Blue Island, IL 60406
16501 KEDZIE AVE 16.9 miles
MARKHAM, IL 60428
701 WINTHROP AVE 16.9 miles
GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL 60139
143 S LINCOLN AVE STE B 17.0 miles
AURORA, IL 60505
151 S LINCOLN AVE 17.0 miles
AURORA, IL 60505
1225 W LAKE ST STE 101 17.0 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
565 N YORK ST 17.0 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
321 W LAKE ST STE C 17.1 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
2635 Church Rd Ste 105 17.2 miles
Aurora, IL 60502
2853 KIRK RD 17.3 miles
AURORA, IL 60502
5601 W CERMAK RD 17.3 miles
CICERO, IL 60804
Fitness Department, 17.4 miles
Melrose Park, IL 60101
610 S Maple Ave, Ste 5800 17.4 miles
Oak Park, IL 60304
1983 N MANNHEIM RD 17.4 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
1734 W 105TH ST 17.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60643
12647 S JUSTINE ST 17.7 miles
CALUMET PARK, IL 60827
13641 S ROUTE 59 18.0 miles
Plainfield, IL 60544
10242 S VINCENNES AVE 18.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60643
303 W LAKE ST 18.1 miles
ADDISON, IL 60101
15600 HONORE AVE 18.1 miles
HARVEY, IL 60426
12942 S CARPENTER ST 18.3 miles
CALUMET PARK, IL 60827
413 S HARVEY AVE 18.3 miles
OAK PARK, IL 60302
19150 South Kedzie Avenue, Suite 101 18.3 miles
Flossmoor, IL 60422
211 E ARMY TRAIL RD 18.3 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
273 E ARMY TRAIL RD 18.3 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
303 E Army Trail Rd, Ste 111 18.4 miles
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
19550 GOVERNORS HWY 18.5 miles
FLOSSMOOR, IL 60422
10137 GRAND AVE 18.8 miles
FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131
24441 W EAMES ST 18.9 miles
CHANNAHON, IL 60410
537 N HARVEY AVE 19.1 miles
OAK PARK, IL 60302
1339 W LAKE ST 19.1 miles
ADDISON, IL 60101
7230 W NORTH AVE STE 106B 19.3 miles
ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707
18665 DIXIE HWY 19.4 miles
HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
5709 S. Loomis Blvd 19.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60636
471 W Army Trail Rd Ste 101, 19.5 miles
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
245 S GARY AVE STE 101 19.6 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
1870 W GALENA BLVD 19.6 miles
AURORA, IL 60506
6701 US HIGHWAY 34 19.8 miles
OSWEGO, IL 60543
REMIT ONLY: DEPT 77-6478 19.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60678
75 REMITTANCE DR STE 1660 19.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60675
2333 N HARLEM AVE STE 100 19.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60707
1240 IL ROUTE 83 20.0 miles
BENSENVILLE, IL 60106
113 W LAKE ST 20.1 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
82 Miller Dr Ste 101, 20.3 miles
North Aurora, IL 60542
4200 MANNHEIM RD 20.3 miles
SCHILLER PARK, IL 60176
603 W MONDAMIN ST 20.5 miles
MINOOKA, IL 60447
650 W 51ST ST 20.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60609
3316 S ASHLAND AVE 20.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60608
3145 S ASHLAND AVE STE 110 20.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60608
900 E 103RD ST 20.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60628
7107 W BELMONT AVE 20.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60634
725 FABYAN PARKWAY, SUITE D 21.1 miles
BATAVIA, IL 60510
2500 W FABYAN PKWY 21.3 miles
BATAVIA, IL 60510
3101 N HARLEM AVE LOWER LEVEL 21.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60634
8751 S Greenwood Ave Ste 106, 21.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60619
835 S WOLCOTT AVE STE E144 21.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60612
25711 S Egyptian Trail 21.7 miles
Monee, IL 60449
815 N RANDALL RD 21.8 miles
BATAVIA, IL 60510
O'Hare International Airport Terminal 2 21.8 miles
Chicago, IL 60666
2361 Reliable Parkway 21.8 miles
Chicago, IL 60686
2393 Reliable Parkway 21.8 miles
Chicago, IL 60686
5841 S MARYLAND AVE 21.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60637
1423 CHICAGO RD 22.0 miles
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
4830 N Cumberland Ave Ste 9 22.0 miles
Norridge, IL 60706
16246 PRINCE DR 22.0 miles
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473
4900 N CUMBERLAND AVE 22.1 miles
NORRIDGE, IL 60706
1188 E STATE ST STE D 22.1 miles
GENEVA, IL 60134
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE 22.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60622
30 E 15TH ST STE 100 22.1 miles
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
27240 W SAXONY DR 22.3 miles
CHANNAHON, IL 60410
2900 FOXFIELD RD STE 100 22.5 miles
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60174
3301 N Ashland 22.7 miles
Chicago, IL 60657
1974 E 73RD ST 22.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60649
2907 S WABASH AVE STE 100 22.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
3201 S WALLACE ST 22.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
126 BIESTERFIELD RD 22.8 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
2600 S Michigan Ave 22.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
525 TYLER RD STE J 22.8 miles
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60174
1431 N Western Ave Ste 137, 22.9 miles
Chicago, IL 60622
1515 E LAKE ST STE 100 23.0 miles
HANOVER PARK, IL 60133
1122 W VETERANS PKWY 23.0 miles
YORKVILLE, IL 60560
1100 W VETERANS PKWY 23.0 miles
YORKVILLE, IL 60560
1230 W LAKE ST 23.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60607
309 WALNUT ST 23.1 miles
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60174
2929 S ELLIS AVE 23.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
2631 WILLIAMSBURG AVE, STE 206 23.2 miles
GENEVA, IL 60134
311 N ABERDEEN ST STE 100B 23.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60607
1520 N DAMEN AVE 23.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60622
600 W ADAMS ST 23.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60661
1595 VALENCIA CT 23.3 miles
CALUMET CITY, IL 60409
614 W MONROE ST 23.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60661
2200 LANDMEIER RD STE 2200 23.4 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
4126 N Milwaukee Ave, 23.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60641
7742 W HIGGINS RD 23.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60631
4211 N CICERO AVE 23.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60641
1830 JARVIS AVE 23.6 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
1030 W CHICAGO AVE 23.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60642
300 W ADAMS ST STE 835 23.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60606
811 S STATE ST STE B 23.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60605
4757 W MONTROSE AVE 23.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60641
36 W RANDOLPH ST STE 705 23.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60601
17665 Torrence Ave, 23.9 miles
Lansing, IL 60438
6191 N CANFIELD AVE 23.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60631
1100 W Veterans Pkwy, Suite 230 24.1 miles
Yorkville, IL 60560
519 S ROSELLE RD 24.1 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60193
55 E WASHINGTON ST STE 2500 24.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60602
111 N Wabash Ave Ste 1514, 24.2 miles
Chicago, IL 60602
1460 N Halsted St Ste 201, 24.3 miles
Chicago, IL 60642
219 W CHICAGO AVE 24.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60654
300 E RANDOLPH ST CL404 24.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60601
2400 N. Ashland Ave Suite 100 24.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60614
2741 RIDGE RD 24.5 miles
LANSING, IL 60438
2741 RIDGE RD FL 2 24.5 miles
LANSING, IL 60438
676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 900 24.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60611
1375 E SCHAUMBURG RD 24.6 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194
233 E ERIE ST STE 602 24.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60611
3310 W Main St, 24.8 miles
St Charles, IL 60175
3310 W MAIN STREET, STE 105 24.8 miles
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60175
Testing services include physician referral, collection of the specimen, complete laboratory analysis and confidential and secure result reporting.
Common Lab/Blood Tests Performed in Lemont, IL Include:
- Lipid/Cholesterol Test
- STD Testing
- Diabetes Testing
- Thyroid Testing
- Hemoglobin A1C Testing
- Complete Blood Count (CBC) Testing
- Hepatitis Testing
- Basic Metabolic Testing
- Liver Function Testing
- Hormone Testing
** Patients who have high insurance deductibles, co-pays or do not have insurance can access important health and wellness testing by scheduling/Ordering a confidential clinical test through Accredited Drug Testing By Phone or On-line.
The process to schedule a lab/blood test in Lemont, Illinois is fast and easy!
Step 1: Schedule/Order your test online at www.accrediteddrugtesting.com/lab-test-order or call our scheduling department at 800-221-4291. You do not need to visit a doctor to order a test.
Step 2: Provide confidential and secure patient information including the type of test, zip code of the location area you would like to take the test, make payment and you will receive a patient registration form by email where you can immediately proceed to the testing center. Same day service is available. Your test registration pass will have the testing location address and hours of operation.
Step 3: After your test has been analyzed by one of our national CLIA and FDA certified laboratories (Quest/ LabCorp) your results will be sent through a confidential, secure and encrypted portal to the email address that you provided. In the event that the test is non-negative, abnormal or other circumstances, a consultation with the referring physician is available.
Blood Testing Lemont, Illinois
A blood test performed in Lemont, IL is a laboratory analysis performed on a blood sample that is usually extracted from a vein in the arm using a hypodermic needle, or via fingerprick. Multiple tests for specific blood components, such as a glucose test or a cholesterol test, are often grouped together into one test panel called a blood panel or blood work. Blood tests are often used in health care to determine physiological and biochemical states, such as disease, mineral content, pharmaceutical drug effectiveness, and organ function. Typical clinical blood panels include a basic metabolic panel or a complete blood count. Blood tests are also used in drug tests to detect drug abuse.
A basic metabolic panel measures sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), magnesium, creatinine, glucose, and sometimes calcium. Tests that focus on cholesterol levels can determine LDL and HDL cholesterol levels, as well as triglyceride levels.
Some tests, such as those that measure glucose or a lipid profile, require fasting (or no food consumption) eight to twelve hours prior to the drawing of the blood sample.
For the majority of tests, blood is usually obtained from the patient's vein. Other specialized tests, such as the arterial blood gas test, require blood extracted from an artery. Blood gas analysis of arterial blood is primarily used to monitor carbon dioxide and oxygen levels related to pulmonary function, but is also used to measure blood pH and bicarbonate levels for certain metabolic conditions.[While the regular glucose test is taken at a certain point in time, the glucose tolerance test involves repeated testing to determine the rate at which glucose is processed by the body.
Laboratory Testing In Lemont, Illinois
Our laboratory testing locations in Lemont, IL provide a wide range of certified laboratory test analysis. Some test results can be affected by certain foods and medications. For this reason, people may be asked to not eat or drink for several hours before a laboratory test or to delay taking medications until after the test.
Common Lab Tests Performed at our Lemont, Illinois Testing Facilities Include:
- Complete Blood Count. This test, also known as a CBC, is the most common blood test performed.
- Prothrombin Time. Also known as PT and Pro Time, this test measures how long it takes blood to clot.
- Basic Metabolic Panel.
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel.
- Lipid Panel.
- Liver Panel.
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone.
- Hemoglobin A1C.
All laboratory testing that is performed on humans in the United States (except testing done in clinical trials and other types of human research) is regulated through the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), which were passed by Congress in 1988. The CLIA laboratory certification program is administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in conjunction with the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CLIA ensures that laboratory staff are appropriately trained and supervised and that testing laboratories have quality control programs in place so that test results are accurate and reliable.
STD Testing Lemont, Illinois
Our local Lemont, Illinois STD testing centers provide multiple STD tests for individuals who may have been exposed to or showing symptoms of an STD. Millions of Americans have some form of an STD and our testing is provided in a confidential manner. STD tests may be ordered for one specific type of test or you may order a multiple panel test which includes several STD tests. STD stands for Sexually Transmitted Disease, also known as STI or Sexually Transmitted Infection, meaning that these diseases are most often, but not exclusively, spread by sexual intercourse.
STDs are passed from one person to another through sexual activity which can include vaginal intercourse, anal intercourse and/or anal intercourse. Though not as common, STDs can also be transmitted through intimate physical contact such as heavy petting.
STDs do not always cause symptoms, or they may only cause mild symptoms. This makes it very possible to have an infection and not know it. Therefore, if you are sexually active it is important to get tested at least once a year.
Handy Resources
Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing
- 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: Lemont, Illinois
Lemont is a village located in Cook, DuPage, and Will counties in the U.S. state of Illinois, and is a suburb of Chicago. The population was 16,000 as of the 2010 census. Lemont is home to Argonne National Laboratory and other heavy industrial sites, and has a substantial European immigrant population.
Lemont was originally known as Keepataw (after a Potawatomi chief) and a post office was established in 1840 as Keepatau. After that, it was named Athens and then Palmyra. The name Lemont (literally, 'the mountain' in French) was chosen in 1850 at the suggestion of Lemuel Brown, the postmaster and justice of the peace, or perhaps by his brother Nathaniel Brown.
Before white settlers arrived in Lemont, Native Americans traveled the Des Plaines River in birch bark canoes on trading trips between the Mississippi River and Lake Michigan. The native Potawatomi lived off the land in this area, directly using natural resources for food, shelter, clothing and medicine. In the 18th century, French voyageurs traveled down the Des Plaines River, trading Native Americans metal, beads and cloth for animal furs and changing the Native American lifestyle forever.