Lenexa, KS Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 53,553 (97% urban, 3% rural). >Population change since 2000: +33.1%

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Lenexa: 87.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 6.0%

Land Area: 34.3 square miles.

Races:
      White alone - 42,100 - 79.6%
      Hispanic - 4,500 - 8.5%
      Black alone - 2,841 - 5.4%
      Asian alone - 2,111 - 4.0%
      Two or more races - 984 - 1.9%
      American Indian alone - 135 - 0.3%
      Other race alone - 136 - 0.3%

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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)

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Lab/Blood Testing Centers
Lenexa, KS

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

9040 QUIVIRA RD 0.9 miles

9040 QUIVIRA RD
LENEXA, KS 66215
Categories: LENEXA KS

8819 LONG ST 1.0 miles

8819 LONG ST
LENEXA, KS 66215
Categories: LENEXA KS

10500 QUIVIRA RD 1.2 miles

10500 QUIVIRA RD
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66215
Categories: OVERLAND PARK KS

10550 Quivira Road, Suite 290 1.2 miles

10550 Quivira Road, Suite 290
Overland Park, KS 66215
Categories: Overland Park KS

14809 W 95TH ST 1.4 miles

14809 W 95TH ST
LENEXA, KS 66215
Categories: LENEXA KS

15319 W 95TH ST 1.6 miles

15319 W 95TH ST
LENEXA, KS 66219
Categories: LENEXA KS

7917 BOND ST 2.3 miles

7917 BOND ST
LENEXA, KS 66214
Categories: LENEXA KS

9507 ANTIOCH RD 2.6 miles

9507 ANTIOCH RD
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66212
Categories: OVERLAND PARK KS

Gryphon Compound gehind BBQ DFAC 2.7 miles

Gryphon Compound gehind BBQ DFAC
Bagram, KS 66210
Categories: Bagram KS

Bull and Bear Compound 2.7 miles

Bull and Bear Compound
Kandahar, KS 66210
Categories: Kandahar KS

10895 GRANDVIEW ST STE 220 2.8 miles

10895 GRANDVIEW ST STE 220
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66210
Categories: OVERLAND PARK KS

10895 GRANDVIEW ST 2.8 miles

10895 GRANDVIEW ST
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66210
Categories: OVERLAND PARK KS

7450 W Frontage Rd 3.4 miles

7450 W Frontage Rd
Merriam, KS 66203
Categories: Merriam KS

9361 West 75th Street, Building 5 3.4 miles

9361 West 75th Street, Building 5
Overland Park, KS 66204
Categories: Overland Park KS

7500 W 110th St Suite 400A 3.6 miles

7500 W 110th St Suite 400A
Overland Park, KS 66210
Categories: Overland Park KS

7500 W 110th St Ste 500 3.6 miles

7500 W 110th St Ste 500
Overland Park, KS 66210
Categories: Overland Park KS

7500 W 110th St 3.6 miles

7500 W 110th St
Overland Park, KS 66210
Categories: Overland Park KS

8901 W 74th St Ste 228, 3.7 miles

8901 W 74th St Ste 228,
Shawnee Mission, KS 66204
Categories: Shawnee Mission KS

11007 METCALF AVE 3.9 miles

11007 METCALF AVE
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66210
Categories: OVERLAND PARK KS

7405 RENNER RD 3.9 miles

7405 RENNER RD
SHAWNEE, KS 66217
Categories: SHAWNEE KS

6416 LONG AVE 4.1 miles

6416 LONG AVE
SHAWNEE, KS 66216
Categories: SHAWNEE KS

13110 S FOXRIDGE DR 4.6 miles

13110 S FOXRIDGE DR
OLATHE, KS 66062
Categories: OLATHE KS

PO BOX 25903 4.7 miles

PO BOX 25903
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66225
Categories: OVERLAND PARK KS

PO BOX 25902 4.7 miles

PO BOX 25902
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66225
Categories: OVERLAND PARK KS

PO BOX 2035 4.7 miles

PO BOX 2035
SHAWNEE MISSION, KS 66201
Categories: SHAWNEE MISSION KS

7500 W 110thSt 4.7 miles

7500 W 110thSt
Overland Park, KS 66225
Categories: Overland Park KS

12688 SHAWNEE MISSION PKWY 4.7 miles

12688 SHAWNEE MISSION PKWY
SHAWNEE, KS 66216
Categories: SHAWNEE KS

11111 NALL AVE STE 218 5.0 miles

11111 NALL AVE STE 218
LEAWOOD, KS 66211
Categories: LEAWOOD KS

12140 Nall Avenue, Suite 325 5.3 miles

12140 Nall Avenue, Suite 325
Overland Park, KS 66209
Categories: Overland Park KS

10630B METCALF AVE 5.3 miles

10630B METCALF AVE
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66212
Categories: OVERLAND PARK KS

1135 E COTHRELL ST 5.5 miles

1135 E COTHRELL ST
OLATHE, KS 66061
Categories: OLATHE KS

3500 W 95TH ST 5.8 miles

3500 W 95TH ST
LEAWOOD, KS 66206
Categories: LEAWOOD KS

14205 S LOCUST ST 6.2 miles

14205 S LOCUST ST
OLATHE, KS 66062
Categories: OLATHE KS

4800 W 135th St Ste 190 6.8 miles

4800 W 135th St Ste 190
Leawood, KS 66224
Categories: Leawood KS

6815 HILLTOP RD 7.0 miles

6815 HILLTOP RD
SHAWNEE, KS 66226
Categories: SHAWNEE KS

9201 WARD PKWY STE 200 7.0 miles

9201 WARD PKWY STE 200
KANSAS CITY, MO 64114
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

1010 Carondelet Dr, Suite 325 7.0 miles

1010 Carondelet Dr, Suite 325
Kansas City, MO 64114
Categories: Kansas City MO

1000 CARONDELET DR 7.1 miles

1000 CARONDELET DR
KANSAS CITY, MO 64114
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

22334 W 66TH ST 7.1 miles

22334 W 66TH ST
SHAWNEE, KS 66226
Categories: SHAWNEE KS

9000 WOODEND RD 7.4 miles

9000 WOODEND RD
EDWARDSVILLE, KS 66111
Categories: EDWARDSVILLE KS

2601 Midwest Dr 7.4 miles

2601 Midwest Dr
Kansas City, KS 66111
Categories: Kansas City KS

7935 W 151ST ST 7.5 miles

7935 W 151ST ST
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66223
Categories: OVERLAND PARK KS

2507 S 42ND ST 7.7 miles

2507 S 42ND ST
KANSAS CITY, KS 66106
Categories: KANSAS CITY KS

20920 W 151st St Ste 203, 8.5 miles

20920 W 151st St Ste 203,
Olathe, KS 66061
Categories: Olathe KS

8701 TROOST AVE 8.5 miles

8701 TROOST AVE
KANSAS CITY, MO 64131
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

13551 MADISON AVE 8.8 miles

13551 MADISON AVE
KANSAS CITY, MO 64145
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

6675 HOLMES, STE 460 9.1 miles

6675 HOLMES, STE 460
KANSAS CITY, MO 64131
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

6724 Troost Avenue, Suite 100 9.2 miles

6724 Troost Avenue, Suite 100
Kansas City, MO 64131
Categories: Kansas City MO

3917 BROADWAY BLVD STE A 10.4 miles

3917 BROADWAY BLVD STE A
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

3101 BROADWAY ST 11.2 miles

3101 BROADWAY ST
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

12220 BLUE RIDGE EXT STE A 11.4 miles

12220 BLUE RIDGE EXT STE A
GRANDVIEW, MO 64030
Categories: GRANDVIEW MO

4214 KANSAS AVE 11.5 miles

4214 KANSAS AVE
KANSAS CITY, KS 66106
Categories: KANSAS CITY KS

4810 STATE AVE 11.5 miles

4810 STATE AVE
KANSAS CITY, KS 66102
Categories: KANSAS CITY KS

8511 HILLCREST RD STE 100 11.5 miles

8511 HILLCREST RD STE 100
KANSAS CITY, MO 64138
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

3901 RAINBOW BLVD RM G110 DELP 11.8 miles

3901 RAINBOW BLVD RM G110 DELP
KANSAS CITY, KS 66160
Categories: KANSAS CITY KS

1333 MEADOWLARK LN STE 200 11.9 miles

1333 MEADOWLARK LN STE 200
KANSAS CITY, KS 66102
Categories: KANSAS CITY KS

200 SOUTHWEST BLVD 12.3 miles

200 SOUTHWEST BLVD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

13830 S US HIGHWAY 71 12.4 miles

13830 S US HIGHWAY 71
GRANDVIEW, MO 64030
Categories: GRANDVIEW MO

8929 PARALLEL PKWY 12.4 miles

8929 PARALLEL PKWY
KANSAS CITY, KS 66112
Categories: KANSAS CITY KS

1650 BROADWAY ST 12.4 miles

1650 BROADWAY ST
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

920 MAIN ST STE 300 13.1 miles

920 MAIN ST STE 300
KANSAS CITY, MO 64105
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

10940 Parallel Pkwy Ste E, 13.3 miles

10940 Parallel Pkwy Ste E,
Kansas City, KS 66109
Categories: Kansas City KS

Akrel Compound 7th & India 13.3 miles

Akrel Compound 7th & India
Leatherneck, KS 66210
Categories: Leatherneck KS

720 OAK ST 13.4 miles

720 OAK ST
KANSAS CITY, MO 64106
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

1045 SWIFT AVE 14.7 miles

1045 SWIFT AVE
KANSAS CITY, MO 64116
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

5811 E Truman Rd 15.3 miles

5811 E Truman Rd
Kansas City, MO 64126
Categories: Kansas City MO

315 E 18TH AVE 15.4 miles

315 E 18TH AVE
NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO 64116
Categories: NORTH KANSAS CITY MO

9490 E STATE ROUTE 350 15.4 miles

9490 E STATE ROUTE 350
RAYTOWN, MO 64133
Categories: RAYTOWN MO

2025 SWIFT AVE 15.5 miles

2025 SWIFT AVE
NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO 64116
Categories: NORTH KANSAS CITY MO

599 ARMOUR RD 15.6 miles

599 ARMOUR RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64116
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

2550 Lusk Dr 15.9 miles

2550 Lusk Dr
KANSAS CITY, MO 64116
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

8421 Clint Drive, 16.1 miles

8421 Clint Drive,
Belton, MO 64012
Categories: Belton MO

13008 E US HIGHWAY 40 16.5 miles

13008 E US HIGHWAY 40
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055
Categories: INDEPENDENCE MO

2700 Clay Edwards Drive Suite, 16.6 miles

2700 Clay Edwards Drive Suite,
North Kansas City, MO 64116
Categories: North Kansas City MO

2800 CLAY EDWARDS DR 16.7 miles

2800 CLAY EDWARDS DR
NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO 64116
Categories: NORTH KANSAS CITY MO

2700 CLAY EDWARDS DR STE 120 16.8 miles

2700 CLAY EDWARDS DR STE 120
KANSAS CITY, MO 64116
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

6401 E FRONT ST 17.2 miles

6401 E FRONT ST
KANSAS CITY, MO 64120
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

6301 N LUCERNE AVE 17.3 miles

6301 N LUCERNE AVE
KANSAS CITY, MO 64151
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

6501 E COMMERCE AVE STE 110 17.3 miles

6501 E COMMERCE AVE STE 110
KANSAS CITY, MO 64120
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

402 W PINE ST STE F 17.9 miles

402 W PINE ST STE F
RAYMORE, MO 64083
Categories: RAYMORE MO

228 NW OLDHAM PKWY 18.0 miles

228 NW OLDHAM PKWY
LEES SUMMIT, MO 64081
Categories: LEES SUMMIT MO

6344 N CHATHAM AVE 18.3 miles

6344 N CHATHAM AVE
KANSAS CITY, MO 64151
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

5330 N OAK TRFY STE 104 18.4 miles

5330 N OAK TRFY STE 104
KANSAS CITY, MO 64118
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

5400 North Oak, Suite 105 18.5 miles

5400 North Oak, Suite 105
Kansas City, MO 64118
Categories: Kansas City MO

32 NE SYCAMORE ST 19.0 miles

32 NE SYCAMORE ST
LEES SUMMIT, MO 64086
Categories: LEES SUMMIT MO

5008 NE 45TH TER 19.2 miles

5008 NE 45TH TER
KANSAS CITY, MO 64117
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

5841 NW 72ND ST 19.3 miles

5841 NW 72ND ST
KANSAS CITY, MO 64151
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

4321 NE VIVION RD STE 100 19.5 miles

4321 NE VIVION RD STE 100
KANSAS CITY, MO 64119
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

215 S LYNN ST 19.6 miles

215 S LYNN ST
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050
Categories: INDEPENDENCE MO

1643 NE DOUGLAS ST 19.9 miles

1643 NE DOUGLAS ST
LEES SUMMIT, MO 64063
Categories: LEES SUMMIT MO

2741 NE McBaine Drive 20.1 miles

2741 NE McBaine Drive
Lees Summit, MO 64064
Categories: Lees Summit MO

805 NE RICE RD 20.2 miles

805 NE RICE RD
LEES SUMMIT, MO 64086
Categories: LEES SUMMIT MO

3601 NE RALPH POWELL RD 20.2 miles

3601 NE RALPH POWELL RD
LEES SUMMIT, MO 64064
Categories: LEES SUMMIT MO

4731 South Cochise Drive, Suite 110 20.6 miles

4731 South Cochise Drive, Suite 110
Independence, MO 64055
Categories: Independence MO

4820 S ARROWHEAD DR 20.7 miles

4820 S ARROWHEAD DR
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055
Categories: INDEPENDENCE MO

2741 NE MCBAIN DR STE A 20.9 miles

2741 NE MCBAIN DR STE A
LEES SUMMIT, MO 64064
Categories: LEES SUMMIT MO

19000 E EASTLAND CENTER CT STE 200 21.1 miles

19000 E EASTLAND CENTER CT STE 200
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055
Categories: INDEPENDENCE MO

19550 E 39TH ST S Ste 230 21.7 miles

19550 E 39TH ST S Ste 230
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057
Categories: INDEPENDENCE MO

19550 E 39th Suite 330, Center Point Medical Building 21.7 miles

19550 E 39th Suite 330, Center Point Medical Building
Independence, MO 64057
Categories: Independence MO

712 1ST TER 21.7 miles

712 1ST TER
LANSING, KS 66043
Categories: LANSING KS

10015 N Ambassador Dr Ste 100 22.5 miles

10015 N Ambassador Dr Ste 100
Kansas City, MO 64153
Categories: Kansas City MO

9411 N OAK TRAFFICWAY, STE 210 23.2 miles

9411 N OAK TRAFFICWAY, STE 210
KANSAS CITY, MO 64155
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

8800 NW 112TH ST 23.9 miles

8800 NW 112TH ST
KANSAS CITY, MO 64153
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

8880 NE 82ND TER 24.0 miles

8880 NE 82ND TER
KANSAS CITY, MO 64158
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

9151 NE 81st Ter Ste 120, 24.4 miles

9151 NE 81st Ter Ste 120,
Kansas City, MO 64158
Categories: Kansas City MO

9151 NE 81ST TER STE 200 24.5 miles

9151 NE 81ST TER STE 200
KANSAS CITY, MO 64158
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

1127 W MAIN ST 24.9 miles

1127 W MAIN ST
BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64015
Categories: BLUE SPRINGS MO

380 LIMIT ST 24.9 miles

380 LIMIT ST
LEAVENWORTH, KS 66048
Categories: LEAVENWORTH KS

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

Common Lab/Blood Tests Performed in Lenexa, KS 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 Lenexa, Kansas 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 Lenexa, Kansas

A blood test performed in Lenexa, KS 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 Lenexa, Kansas

Our laboratory testing locations in Lenexa, KS 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 Lenexa, Kansas 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 Lenexa, Kansas

Our local Lenexa, Kansas 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: Lenexa, Kansas

Lenexa /l??n?ks?/ is a city in Johnson County, Kansas United States. it is the 9th most populated city in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 48,190. It is the birthplace of Garmin, the regional headquarters of Kiewit Construction and the former headquarters of Applebee’s It is bordered by the cities of Shawnee to the north, Overland Park to the east, De Soto to the west and Olathe to the south.

Twelve years before the town of Lenexa was platted, James Butler Hickok staked a claim on 160 acres (65 ha) at what is now the corner of 83rd and Clare Road. Filed in 1857, the claim was not far from the Kansas River, and was 20 miles southwest of Westport, Missouri, and the start of the Santa Fe Trail. The trail meandered through this area on its way to Santa Fe, New Mexico.

On March 22, 1858, Hickok was elected one of the first four constables of nearby Monticello Township. Later, Hickok became a scout for the Free-State Army, a sharpshooter and eventually, one of the most famous folk heroes of the American West, Wild Bill Hickok.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 53,553 (97% urban, 3% rural). >Population change since 2000: +33.1%

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Lenexa: 87.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 6.0%

Land Area: 34.3 square miles.

Races:
      White alone - 42,100 - 79.6%
      Hispanic - 4,500 - 8.5%
      Black alone - 2,841 - 5.4%
      Asian alone - 2,111 - 4.0%
      Two or more races - 984 - 1.9%
      American Indian alone - 135 - 0.3%
      Other race alone - 136 - 0.3%

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