Laboratory/Blood Testing Centers
Lowell, MA
Lab/Blood Testing Centers
Lowell, MA
Accredited Drug Testing in Lowell, Massachusetts provides confidential laboratory analyzed testing services at our Lowell, MA 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 Lowell, Massachusetts and the surrounding areas. Same day service is available and most testing centers in the Lowell, MA area are within minutes of your home or office.
1 HOSPITAL DR 1.1 miles
LOWELL, MA 1852
700 Rogers Street, 1.9 miles
Lowell, MA 1854
10 RESEARCH PL STE 200 2.6 miles
NORTH CHELMSFORD, MA 1863
39 Village Square, 2.9 miles
Chelmsford, MA 1824
345 MAIN ST 2.9 miles
TEWKSBURY, MA 1876
221 Boston Rd, Suite 1, 4.0 miles
Billerica, MA 1862
510 BOSTON RD 6.5 miles
BILLERICA, MA 1821
1 Branch St, 7.2 miles
Methuen, MA 1844
P.O. Box 546 7.9 miles
Andover, MA 1810
228 DANIEL WEBSTER HWY 8.4 miles
NASHUA, NH 3060
48 HAMILTON AVE 8.7 miles
BILLERICA, MA 1821
138 Haverhill St, 9.6 miles
Andover, MA 1810
66B CONCORD ST 9.7 miles
WILMINGTON, MA 1887
60 EAST ST STE 1400 9.8 miles
METHUEN, MA 1844
1 GENERAL ST 10.0 miles
LAWRENCE, MA 1841
45 Stiles Rd Ste 102, 10.2 miles
Salem, NH 3079
31 STILES RD STE 1300 10.2 miles
SALEM, NH 3079
25 PELHAM RD, STE 103A 10.4 miles
SALEM, NH 3079
200 SUTTON ST STE 135 10.6 miles
NORTH ANDOVER, MA 1845
300 Main St, 11.0 miles
Nashua, NH 3060
159 N BROADWAY 11.3 miles
SALEM, NH 3079
166 KINSLEY ST STE 203 11.6 miles
NASHUA, NH 3060
90 MIDDLESEX TPKE 11.9 miles
BURLINGTON, MA 1803
8 AUBURN ST 12.0 miles
NASHUA, NH 3064
289 Main St, 12.1 miles
Salem, NH 3079
17 RIVERSIDE ST STE 202 12.3 miles
NASHUA, NH 3062
380 MERRIMACK ST, STE B2 12.3 miles
METHUEN, MA 1844
49 RANGE RD STE 101 12.4 miles
WINDHAM, NH 3087
411 MERRIMACK ST STE 205 12.4 miles
METHUEN, MA 1844
14A BROAD ST 12.6 miles
NASHUA, NH 3064
POH on-site only 12.9 miles
WOBURN, MA 1801
Onsite Only 12.9 miles
Woburn Ma, MA 1801
58 BEDFORD ST 13.0 miles
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
35 BEDFORD ST 13.0 miles
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
800 W CUMMINGS PARK STE 5225 13.5 miles
WOBURN, MA 1801
600 W Cummings Park Ste 3400 13.5 miles
Woburn, MA 1801
200 GROTON RD 13.6 miles
AYER, MA 1432
16 Main Street 14.3 miles
Stoneham, MA 2180
17 MAIN ST APT 2A 14.3 miles
WAKEFIELD, MA 1880
7 DEANE ST 15.4 miles
MAYNARD, MA 1754
52 BOW ST 15.5 miles
STONEHAM, MA 2180
On-site only 15.6 miles
Wakefield, MA 1880
ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 15.6 miles
STONEHAM, MA 2180
296 Main Street 15.9 miles
Haverhill, MA 1830
215 SUMMER ST STE 14 16.0 miles
HAVERHILL, MA 1830
50 NASHUA RD STE 301 16.2 miles
LONDONDERRY, NH 3053
20 S BORDER RD 17.7 miles
MEDFORD, MA 2155
60 CRYSTAL AVE UNIT B STE 2 17.8 miles
DERRY, NH 3038
1030 MAIN ST 18.1 miles
WALTHAM, MA 2451
92 HIGH ST 18.1 miles
MEDFORD, MA 2155
371 BROADWAY 18.1 miles
SAUGUS, MA 1906
37 MANNING ST 18.2 miles
MEDFORD, MA 2155
194 NORTH ST 18.3 miles
DANVERS, MA 1923
707 MILFORD RD RTE 101A, PINNACLE SQUARE 18.3 miles
MERRIMACK, NH 3054
9 HOPE AVE 18.5 miles
WALTHAM, MA 2453
70 HOPE AVE APT 409 18.6 miles
WALTHAM, MA 2453
41 CARLETON RD 18.6 miles
BELMONT, MA 2478
725 CONCORD AVE STE 5100 18.7 miles
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
1 ORTHOPEDICS DR LOWR LEVEL 18.9 miles
PEABODY, MA 1960
219 CENTRE ST 18.9 miles
MALDEN, MA 2148
51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200 19.0 miles
Waltham, MA 2453
601 Concord Ave 19.2 miles
Cambridge, MA 2138
229 Andover Street 19.6 miles
Peabody, MA 1960
140 Commonwealth Ave, 19.7 miles
Danvers, MA 1923
101 STATION LNDG 19.9 miles
MEDFORD, MA 2155
271 WESTERN AVE STE102 20.0 miles
LYNN, MA 1904
10 CAMBRIA ST 20.1 miles
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
16 WESTWOOD RD 20.2 miles
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
1 MARINA PARK DR. 20.2 miles
WEST NEWTON, MA 2465
12 EVERETT ST 20.2 miles
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
376 Arsenal Street 20.2 miles
Watertown, MA 2472
1 CROSSWOODS PATH BLVD STE 3A 20.4 miles
MERRIMACK, NH 3054
5 MIDDLESEX AVE 20.5 miles
SOMERVILLE, MA 2145
1493 CAMBRIDGE ST 20.9 miles
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
5 WINTER ST 21.0 miles
HUDSON, MA 1749
124 WESTERN AVE 21.0 miles
ALLSTON, MA 2134
114 WESTERN AVE 21.0 miles
ALLSTON, MA 2134
1400 CAMBRIDGE ST 21.0 miles
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
736 CAMBRIDGE ST DEPARTMENT OF OCC HLTH AND TRAVEL 21.3 miles
BRIGHTON, MA 2135
1 HIGHLANDER WAY 21.4 miles
MANCHESTER, NH 3103
7 FRANCINE RD 21.5 miles
FRAMINGHAM, MA 1701
Onsite Only #1 21.6 miles
Cambridge, MA 2139
340 HARVEY RD 21.9 miles
MANCHESTER, NH 3103
500 CUMMINGS CTR Ste 4350 22.0 miles
BEVERLY, MA 1915
1400 CENTRE ST, STE 208 22.0 miles
NEWTON CENTER, MA 2459
358 HARVARD ST 22.2 miles
BROOKLINE, MA 2446
1285 Beacon St 22.4 miles
Brookline, MA 2446
1180 Beacon St Ste 1D, 22.4 miles
Brookline, MA 2446
1101 Beacon St, 1st floor 22.5 miles
Brookline, MA 2446
98 N WASHINGTON ST STE 107 22.5 miles
BOSTON, MA 2114
157 UNION ST 22.8 miles
MARLBOROUGH, MA 1752
157 UNION ST 22.8 miles
MARLBORO, MA 1752
1279 S WILLOW ST ste E-G 22.9 miles
MANCHESTER, NH 3103
2075 S WILLOW ST 22.9 miles
MANCHESTER, NH 3103
319 Longwood Ave, 23.1 miles
Boston, MA 2115
1 HARBORSIDE DR 23.1 miles
EAST BOSTON, MA 2128
190 N MAIN ST 23.2 miles
NATICK, MA 1760
101 ARCH ST STE 20 23.3 miles
BOSTON, MA 2110
435 Lancaster Street Suite 214A 23.3 miles
Leominster, MA 1453
125 PARKER HILL AVE 23.5 miles
BOSTON, MA 2120
60 HOSPITAL RD 23.5 miles
LEOMINSTER, MA 1453
50 WORCESTER RD STE 3 23.6 miles
FRAMINGHAM, MA 1702
156 SAINT ANDREW RD 23.7 miles
EAST BOSTON, MA 2128
PO BOX 10547 23.7 miles
BEDFORD, NH 3110
168 S RIVER RD 23.8 miles
BEDFORD, NH 3110
424 CENTRAL ST 23.8 miles
LEOMINSTER, MA 1453
922 HIGHLAND AVE 23.9 miles
NEEDHAM, MA 2494
850 HARRISON AVE STE 1N67 24.0 miles
BOSTON, MA 2118
945 WORCESTER ST ROUTE 9W 24.2 miles
NATICK, MA 1760
101 RIVERWAY PL 24.2 miles
BEDFORD, NH 3110
40 S RIVER RD 24.3 miles
BEDFORD, NH 3110
42 BOSTON POST RD W 24.4 miles
MARLBOROUGH, MA 1752
52 CREST AVE STE 7A 24.5 miles
WINTHROP, MA 2152
24 MORRILL PL 24.5 miles
AMESBURY, MA 1913
286 NEHOIDEN ST 24.6 miles
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
185 QUEEN CITY AVE 3RD FL 24.7 miles
MANCHESTER, NH 3101
61 Lincoln St, Suite 308 24.7 miles
Framingham, MA 1702
28 Newton St 24.8 miles
Southboro, MA 1772
275 MAMMOTH RD STE 3 24.9 miles
MANCHESTER, NH 3109
148 CHESTNUT ST 24.9 miles
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
Testing services include physician referral, collection of the specimen, complete laboratory analysis and confidential and secure result reporting.
Common Lab/Blood Tests Performed in Lowell, MA 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 Lowell, Massachusetts 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 Lowell, Massachusetts
A blood test performed in Lowell, MA 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 Lowell, Massachusetts
Our laboratory testing locations in Lowell, MA 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 Lowell, Massachusetts 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 Lowell, Massachusetts
Our local Lowell, Massachusetts 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: Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell is a city in the U.S. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Located in Middlesex County, Lowell (along with Cambridge) was a county seat until Massachusetts disbanded county government in 1999. With an estimated population of 109,945 in 2014, it is the fourth-largest city in Massachusetts, and the second-largest in the Boston metropolitan statistical area. The city is also part of a smaller Massachusetts statistical area called Greater Lowell, as well as New England's Merrimack Valley region.
Incorporated in 1826 to serve as a mill town, Lowell was named after Francis Cabot Lowell, a local figure in the Industrial Revolution. The city became known as the cradle of the American Industrial Revolution, due to a large series of textile mills and factories. Many of the Lowell's historic manufacturing sites were later preserved by the National Park Service to create Lowell National Historical Park. During the Cambodian genocide, the city took in an influx of refugees, leading to a Cambodia Town and America's second-largest Cambodian-American population.
Founded in the 1820s as a planned manufacturing center for textiles, Lowell is located along the rapids of the Merrimack River, 25 miles northwest of Boston in what was once the farming community of East Chelmsford, Massachusetts. The so-called Boston Associates, including Nathan Appleton and Patrick Tracy Jackson of the Boston Manufacturing Company, named the new mill town after their visionary leader, Francis Cabot Lowell, who had died five years before its 1823 incorporation. As Lowell's population grew, it acquired land from neighboring towns, and diversified into a full-fledged urban center. Many of the men who composed the labor force for constructing the canals and factories had immigrated from Ireland, escaping the poverty and Potato Famines of the 1830s and 1840s. The mill workers, young single women called Mill Girls, generally came from the farm families of New England.