Norfolk, MA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2010: 11,227. >Population change since 2000: +7.3%

Population (male): 6,757

Median Age: 42.0 years

Poverty (overall):

Sex Offenders:

Ancestries: Ancestries: Irish (34.0%), Italian (17.5%), English (15.1%), German (8.4%), French (5.7%), Swedish (4.4%).

Elevation: 212 feet

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $136,945 (it was $86,153 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $51,571 (it was $32,454 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $571,964 (it was $273,900 in 2000) Norfolk:$571,964MA:$385,400

Races:
      White alone - 9,493 - 84.6%
      Hispanic - 802 - 7.1%
      Black alone - 666 - 5.9%
      Asian alone - 169 - 1.5%
      Two or more races - 71 - 0.6%
      American Indian alone - 21 - 0.2%
      Other race alone - 5 - 0.04%

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Recognitions and Certifications

Accredited Drug Testing has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 drug testing companies" for excellent customer service and we have received TPA Accreditation from the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association. We are active in all drug testing industry associations and our staff are trained and certified as drug and alcohol testing specialists.

Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

Blood Lab Tests

Lab/Blood Testing Centers
Norfolk, MA

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

21 SCHOOL ST 0.5 miles

21 SCHOOL ST
QUINCY, MA 2169
Categories: QUINCY MA

165 GRANITE ST 0.6 miles

165 GRANITE ST
QUINCY, MA 2169
Categories: QUINCY MA

500 Congress St Ste 1e, 1.4 miles

500 Congress St Ste 1e,
Quincy, MA 2169
Categories: Quincy MA

2 Adams Place Suite 305 2.2 miles

2 Adams Place Suite 305
Quincy, MA 2169
Categories: Quincy MA

10 FORBES RD STE 260E 2.6 miles

10 FORBES RD STE 260E
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

485 GRANITE ST 2.9 miles

485 GRANITE ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

340 Wood Rd, Suite 302, 3.2 miles

340 Wood Rd, Suite 302,
Braintree, MA 2184
Categories: Braintree MA

759 GRANITE ST 3.5 miles

759 GRANITE ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

2100 DORCHESTER AVE 3.7 miles

2100 DORCHESTER AVE
DORCHESTER, MA 2124
Categories: DORCHESTER MA

199 REEDSDALE RD 3.8 miles

199 REEDSDALE RD
MILTON, MA 2186
Categories: MILTON MA

250 POND ST 3.8 miles

250 POND ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

100 BAY STATE DR 3.9 miles

100 BAY STATE DR
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

92 HIGHLAND ST 3.9 miles

92 HIGHLAND ST
MILTON, MA 2186
Categories: MILTON MA

851 Main Street, 2nd Floor 5.8 miles

851 Main Street, 2nd Floor
S. Weymouth, MA 2190
Categories: S. Weymouth MA

850 HARRISON AVE STE 1N67 6.8 miles

850 HARRISON AVE STE 1N67
BOSTON, MA 2118
Categories: BOSTON MA

125 PARKER HILL AVE 7.5 miles

125 PARKER HILL AVE
BOSTON, MA 2120
Categories: BOSTON MA

101 ARCH ST STE 20 7.6 miles

101 ARCH ST STE 20
BOSTON, MA 2110
Categories: BOSTON MA

319 Longwood Ave, 7.9 miles

319 Longwood Ave,
Boston, MA 2115
Categories: Boston MA

1996 CENTRE ST 8.2 miles

1996 CENTRE ST
WEST ROXBURY, MA 2132
Categories: WEST ROXBURY MA

42 Washington Street 8.2 miles

42 Washington Street
Norwell, MA 2061
Categories: Norwell MA

98 N WASHINGTON ST STE 107 8.3 miles

98 N WASHINGTON ST STE 107
BOSTON, MA 2114
Categories: BOSTON MA

9 Faun Bar Avenue Ste 2 8.4 miles

9 Faun Bar Avenue Ste 2
WINTHROP, MA 2152
Categories: WINTHROP MA

1101 Beacon St, 1st floor 8.4 miles

1101 Beacon St, 1st floor
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

1 HARBORSIDE DR 8.5 miles

1 HARBORSIDE DR
EAST BOSTON, MA 2128
Categories: EAST BOSTON MA

1180 Beacon St Ste 1D, 8.6 miles

1180 Beacon St Ste 1D,
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

1285 Beacon St 8.6 miles

1285 Beacon St
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

200 PROVIDENCE HWY STE 202-203 8.6 miles

200 PROVIDENCE HWY STE 202-203
DEDHAM, MA 2026
Categories: DEDHAM MA

370 PROVIDENCE HWY 8.7 miles

370 PROVIDENCE HWY
DEDHAM, MA 2026
Categories: DEDHAM MA

223 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy, 8.8 miles

223 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy,
Cohasset, MA 2025
Categories: Cohasset MA

100 JOHN RD 8.9 miles

100 JOHN RD
CANTON, MA 2021
Categories: CANTON MA

358 HARVARD ST 8.9 miles

358 HARVARD ST
BROOKLINE, MA 2446
Categories: BROOKLINE MA

156 SAINT ANDREW RD 9.0 miles

156 SAINT ANDREW RD
EAST BOSTON, MA 2128
Categories: EAST BOSTON MA

75 Stockwell Dr 9.2 miles

75 Stockwell Dr
Avon, MA 2322
Categories: Avon MA

Onsite Only #1 9.2 miles

Onsite Only #1
Cambridge, MA 2139
Categories: Cambridge MA

52 CREST AVE STE 7A 9.2 miles

52 CREST AVE STE 7A
WINTHROP, MA 2152
Categories: WINTHROP MA

286 WASHINGTON ST 9.4 miles

286 WASHINGTON ST
STOUGHTON, MA 2072
Categories: STOUGHTON MA

500 CUMMINGS CTR Ste 4350 9.5 miles

500 CUMMINGS CTR Ste 4350
BEVERLY, MA 1915
Categories: BEVERLY MA

1400 CAMBRIDGE ST 9.8 miles

1400 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

1493 CAMBRIDGE ST 9.9 miles

1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

114 WESTERN AVE 9.9 miles

114 WESTERN AVE
ALLSTON, MA 2134
Categories: ALLSTON MA

124 WESTERN AVE 9.9 miles

124 WESTERN AVE
ALLSTON, MA 2134
Categories: ALLSTON MA

101 ACCESS RD STE 1B 10.1 miles

101 ACCESS RD STE 1B
NORWOOD, MA 2062
Categories: NORWOOD MA

736 CAMBRIDGE ST DEPARTMENT OF OCC HLTH AND TRAVEL 10.2 miles

736 CAMBRIDGE ST DEPARTMENT OF OCC HLTH AND TRAVEL
BRIGHTON, MA 2135
Categories: BRIGHTON MA

966 PARK ST UNIT B7 10.4 miles

966 PARK ST UNIT B7
STOUGHTON, MA 2072
Categories: STOUGHTON MA

5 MIDDLESEX AVE 10.5 miles

5 MIDDLESEX AVE
SOMERVILLE, MA 2145
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

12 EVERETT ST 10.6 miles

12 EVERETT ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

16 WESTWOOD RD 10.6 miles

16 WESTWOOD RD
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

10 CAMBRIA ST 10.7 miles

10 CAMBRIA ST
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

1399 WASHINGTON ST 11.1 miles

1399 WASHINGTON ST
HANOVER, MA 2339
Categories: HANOVER MA

101 STATION LNDG 11.2 miles

101 STATION LNDG
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

1400 CENTRE ST, STE 208 11.2 miles

1400 CENTRE ST, STE 208
NEWTON CENTER, MA 2459
Categories: NEWTON CENTER MA

376 Arsenal Street 11.2 miles

376 Arsenal Street
Watertown, MA 2472
Categories: Watertown MA

38 VANDERBILT AVE STE E 11.3 miles

38 VANDERBILT AVE STE E
NORWOOD, MA 2062
Categories: NORWOOD MA

210 Quincy Ave, 11.3 miles

210 Quincy Ave,
Brockton, MA 2302
Categories: Brockton MA

335 Morse St, 1st Floor, 11.4 miles

335 Morse St, 1st Floor,
Norwood, MA 2062
Categories: Norwood MA

601 Concord Ave 11.7 miles

601 Concord Ave
Cambridge, MA 2138
Categories: Cambridge MA

7 INDEPENDENCE WAY APT 13 12.0 miles

7 INDEPENDENCE WAY APT 13
FRANKLIN, MA 2038
Categories: FRANKLIN MA

148 CHESTNUT ST 12.1 miles

148 CHESTNUT ST
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

922 HIGHLAND AVE 12.2 miles

922 HIGHLAND AVE
NEEDHAM, MA 2494
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

725 CONCORD AVE STE 5100 12.2 miles

725 CONCORD AVE STE 5100
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

286 NEHOIDEN ST 12.3 miles

286 NEHOIDEN ST
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

Onsite Only 12.4 miles

Onsite Only
Whitman, MA 2382
Categories: Whitman MA

219 CENTRE ST 12.5 miles

219 CENTRE ST
MALDEN, MA 2148
Categories: MALDEN MA

41 CARLETON RD 12.6 miles

41 CARLETON RD
BELMONT, MA 2478
Categories: BELMONT MA

37 MANNING ST 12.7 miles

37 MANNING ST
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

92 HIGH ST 12.8 miles

92 HIGH ST
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

1 MARINA PARK DR. 13.2 miles

1 MARINA PARK DR.
WEST NEWTON, MA 2465
Categories: WEST NEWTON MA

20 S BORDER RD 13.3 miles

20 S BORDER RD
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

70 HOPE AVE APT 409 14.9 miles

70 HOPE AVE APT 409
WALTHAM, MA 2453
Categories: WALTHAM MA

9 HOPE AVE 15.0 miles

9 HOPE AVE
WALTHAM, MA 2453
Categories: WALTHAM MA

51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200 15.1 miles

51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200
Waltham, MA 2453
Categories: Waltham MA

421 PINE ST 15.2 miles

421 PINE ST
MARSHFIELD, MA 2050
Categories: MARSHFIELD MA

1030 MAIN ST 15.4 miles

1030 MAIN ST
WALTHAM, MA 2451
Categories: WALTHAM MA

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 16.0 miles

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY
STONEHAM, MA 2180
Categories: STONEHAM MA

371 BROADWAY 16.5 miles

371 BROADWAY
SAUGUS, MA 1906
Categories: SAUGUS MA

52 BOW ST 16.6 miles

52 BOW ST
STONEHAM, MA 2180
Categories: STONEHAM MA

271 WESTERN AVE STE102 16.6 miles

271 WESTERN AVE STE102
LYNN, MA 1904
Categories: LYNN MA

682 DEPOT ST 16.7 miles

682 DEPOT ST
NORTH EASTON, MA 2356
Categories: NORTH EASTON MA

On-site only 17.5 miles

On-site only
Wakefield, MA 1880
Categories: Wakefield MA

945 WORCESTER ST ROUTE 9W 17.9 miles

945 WORCESTER ST ROUTE 9W
NATICK, MA 1760
Categories: NATICK MA

16 Main Street 17.9 miles

16 Main Street
Stoneham, MA 2180
Categories: Stoneham MA

800 W CUMMINGS PARK STE 5225 18.0 miles

800 W CUMMINGS PARK STE 5225
WOBURN, MA 1801
Categories: WOBURN MA

600 W Cummings Park Ste 3400 18.0 miles

600 W Cummings Park Ste 3400
Woburn, MA 1801
Categories: Woburn MA

POH on-site only 18.1 miles

POH on-site only
WOBURN, MA 1801
Categories: WOBURN MA

Onsite Only 18.1 miles

Onsite Only
Woburn Ma, MA 1801
Categories: Woburn Ma MA

14 ROCKHILL ST 18.3 miles

14 ROCKHILL ST
FOXBORO, MA 2035
Categories: FOXBORO MA

35 BEDFORD ST 18.3 miles

35 BEDFORD ST
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
Categories: LEXINGTON MA

58 BEDFORD ST 18.3 miles

58 BEDFORD ST
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
Categories: LEXINGTON MA

10 Commercial St, 18.4 miles

10 Commercial St,
Foxboro, MA 2035
Categories: Foxboro MA

190 N MAIN ST 18.6 miles

190 N MAIN ST
NATICK, MA 1760
Categories: NATICK MA

90 MIDDLESEX TPKE 19.0 miles

90 MIDDLESEX TPKE
BURLINGTON, MA 1803
Categories: BURLINGTON MA

17 MAIN ST APT 2A 19.1 miles

17 MAIN ST APT 2A
WAKEFIELD, MA 1880
Categories: WAKEFIELD MA

1 ORTHOPEDICS DR LOWR LEVEL 19.5 miles

1 ORTHOPEDICS DR LOWR LEVEL
PEABODY, MA 1960
Categories: PEABODY MA

229 Andover Street 20.5 miles

229 Andover Street
Peabody, MA 1960
Categories: Peabody MA

140 Commonwealth Ave, 20.9 miles

140 Commonwealth Ave,
Danvers, MA 1923
Categories: Danvers MA

81B MAIN ST 21.0 miles

81B MAIN ST
MEDWAY, MA 2053
Categories: MEDWAY MA

50 WORCESTER RD STE 3 21.0 miles

50 WORCESTER RD STE 3
FRAMINGHAM, MA 1702
Categories: FRAMINGHAM MA

61 Lincoln St, Suite 308 21.3 miles

61 Lincoln St, Suite 308
Framingham, MA 1702
Categories: Framingham MA

7 FRANCINE RD 21.5 miles

7 FRANCINE RD
FRAMINGHAM, MA 1701
Categories: FRAMINGHAM MA

48 HAMILTON AVE 22.1 miles

48 HAMILTON AVE
BILLERICA, MA 1821
Categories: BILLERICA MA

620 MYLES STANDISH BLVD 22.2 miles

620 MYLES STANDISH BLVD
TAUNTON, MA 2780
Categories: TAUNTON MA

66B CONCORD ST 22.6 miles

66B CONCORD ST
WILMINGTON, MA 1887
Categories: WILMINGTON MA

774 SOUTH ST 22.7 miles

774 SOUTH ST
WRENTHAM, MA 2093
Categories: WRENTHAM MA

65 MUNROE DR 22.9 miles

65 MUNROE DR
N ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
Categories: N ATTLEBORO MA

160 BUNGAY RD 23.1 miles

160 BUNGAY RD
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
Categories: NORTH ATTLEBORO MA

194 NORTH ST 24.0 miles

194 NORTH ST
DANVERS, MA 1923
Categories: DANVERS MA

32 LAURELWOOD DR 24.3 miles

32 LAURELWOOD DR
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
Categories: NORTH ATTLEBORO MA

510 BOSTON RD 24.3 miles

510 BOSTON RD
BILLERICA, MA 1821
Categories: BILLERICA MA

895 MOUNT HOPE ST 24.5 miles

895 MOUNT HOPE ST
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
Categories: NORTH ATTLEBORO MA

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

Common Lab/Blood Tests Performed in Norfolk, 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 Norfolk, 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 Norfolk, Massachusetts

A blood test performed in Norfolk, 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 Norfolk, Massachusetts

Our laboratory testing locations in Norfolk, 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 Norfolk, 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 Norfolk, Massachusetts

Our local Norfolk, 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

  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: Norfolk, Massachusetts

Norfolk is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States, with a population of 11,227 people at the 2010 census. Formerly known as North Wrentham, Norfolk broke away to become an independent town in 1870.

Norfolk is a rural suburban town on the periphery of metropolitan Boston, located on an upper valley of the Charles River. There were a half dozen small farms in the town after 1669, the result of a determined effort to populate the colonial frontier. This was seen as a difficult task despite the good agricultural lands, fresh water fishing and fish runs because the settlement was so remote.

It was abandoned during King Philip's War, and when Norfolk was reestablished, settlers relied on agriculture and cattle grazing with some considerable lumbering and planting of orchards. After 1812, three cotton manufacturing companies were established at Stony Brook, and later in the 19th century George Campbell's paper mill was opened at Highland Lake making heavy wrapping and building papers.The town saw a rapid increase in population after 1925 when a hospital and a state prison were built in Norfolk on the Walpole line. Major residential development took place before 1940 in the Pondville and Clark Streets section of town with scattered new housing along Seekonk and Main Streets, and suburban residential building has continued since.

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Population (total): Population in 2010: 11,227. >Population change since 2000: +7.3%

Population (male): 6,757

Median Age: 42.0 years

Poverty (overall):

Sex Offenders:

Ancestries: Ancestries: Irish (34.0%), Italian (17.5%), English (15.1%), German (8.4%), French (5.7%), Swedish (4.4%).

Elevation: 212 feet

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $136,945 (it was $86,153 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $51,571 (it was $32,454 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $571,964 (it was $273,900 in 2000) Norfolk:$571,964MA:$385,400

Races:
      White alone - 9,493 - 84.6%
      Hispanic - 802 - 7.1%
      Black alone - 666 - 5.9%
      Asian alone - 169 - 1.5%
      Two or more races - 71 - 0.6%
      American Indian alone - 21 - 0.2%
      Other race alone - 5 - 0.04%

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