Norwalk, CT Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 89,005 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +7.3%

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,575.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Norwalk: 137.2 (high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 11.4%

Poverty (breakdown): (6.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 13.3% for Black residents, 17.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 9.5% for American Indian residents, 22.5% for other race residents, 9.7% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Connecticut and other state lists, there were 64 registered sex offenders living in Norwalk, Connecticut as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Norwalk is 1,378 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is l

Elevation: 45 feet

Land Area: 22.8 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 06850, 06851, 06853, 06854, 06855, 06856, 06880

Races:
      White alone - 40,790 - 45.8%
      Hispanic - 31,004 - 34.8%
      Black alone - 11,468 - 12.9%
      Asian alone - 3,544 - 4.0%
      Two or more races - 1,626 - 1.8%
      American Indian alone - 464 - 0.5%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 58 - 0.07%
      Other race alone - 46 - 0.05%

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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
Norwalk, CT

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

346 MAIN AVE 1.8 miles

346 MAIN AVE
NORWALK, CT 6851
Categories: NORWALK CT

346 MAIN AVE STE B 1.8 miles

346 MAIN AVE STE B
NORWALK, CT 6851
Categories: NORWALK CT

607 Main Ave 2.9 miles

607 Main Ave
Norwalk, CT 6851
Categories: Norwalk CT

484 POST RD 3.6 miles

484 POST RD
DARIEN, CT 6820
Categories: DARIEN CT

557 Post Rd, 3.8 miles

557 Post Rd,
Darien, CT 6820
Categories: Darien CT

1290 SUMMER ST UNIT 5100 8.0 miles

1290 SUMMER ST UNIT 5100
STAMFORD, CT 6902
Categories: STAMFORD CT

3000 SUMMER ST 8.0 miles

3000 SUMMER ST
STAMFORD, CT 6905
Categories: STAMFORD CT

80 Mill River Street, 8.4 miles

80 Mill River Street,
Stamford, CT 6902
Categories: Stamford CT

15 COMMERCE RD FL 3 9.3 miles

15 COMMERCE RD FL 3
STAMFORD, CT 6902
Categories: STAMFORD CT

1918 Black Rock Turnpike 9.4 miles

1918 Black Rock Turnpike
Fairfield, CT 6825
Categories: Fairfield CT

501 KINGS HWY E, STE 103 10.1 miles

501 KINGS HWY E, STE 103
FAIRFIELD, CT 6825
Categories: FAIRFIELD CT

22 BEECH HILL LN PO BOX 1000 11.2 miles

22 BEECH HILL LN PO BOX 1000
POUND RIDGE, NY 10576
Categories: POUND RIDGE NY

4750 MAIN ST 12.3 miles

4750 MAIN ST
BRIDGEPORT, CT 6606
Categories: BRIDGEPORT CT

10 SOUTH ST STE 101 12.8 miles

10 SOUTH ST STE 101
RIDGEFIELD, CT 6877
Categories: RIDGEFIELD CT

161 BOSTON AVE 12.9 miles

161 BOSTON AVE
BRIDGEPORT, CT 6610
Categories: BRIDGEPORT CT

226 MILL HILL AVE 13.6 miles

226 MILL HILL AVE
BRIDGEPORT, CT 6610
Categories: BRIDGEPORT CT

60 WATSON BLVD 13.6 miles

60 WATSON BLVD
STRATFORD, CT 6615
Categories: STRATFORD CT

555 Lordship Blvd Fl 1, 13.9 miles

555 Lordship Blvd Fl 1,
Stratford, CT 6615
Categories: Stratford CT

161 HIGH PARK AVE PO BOX 751 14.8 miles

161 HIGH PARK AVE PO BOX 751
STRATFORD, CT 6615
Categories: STRATFORD CT

1040 BARNUM AVE 15.3 miles

1040 BARNUM AVE
STRATFORD, CT 6614
Categories: STRATFORD CT

388 MAIN ST 15.9 miles

388 MAIN ST
MONROE, CT 6468
Categories: MONROE CT

320 LAUREL RD 16.0 miles

320 LAUREL RD
NORTHPORT, NY 11768
Categories: NORTHPORT NY

6 Rye Ridge Plaza, 16.4 miles

6 Rye Ridge Plaza,
Rye Brook, NY 10573
Categories: Rye Brook NY

175 E Main Street Suite 105, 16.4 miles

175 E Main Street Suite 105,
Huntington, NY 11743
Categories: Huntington NY

103 S BEDFORD RD STE 202 17.1 miles

103 S BEDFORD RD STE 202
MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549
Categories: MOUNT KISCO NY

83 South Bedford Road, Floor 3 17.2 miles

83 South Bedford Road, Floor 3
Mt. Kisco, NY 10549
Categories: Mt. Kisco NY

887 BRIDGEPORT AVE 17.3 miles

887 BRIDGEPORT AVE
SHELTON, CT 6484
Categories: SHELTON CT

495 E MAIN ST 17.4 miles

495 E MAIN ST
MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549
Categories: MOUNT KISCO NY

2 TRAP FALLS RD STE 105 17.4 miles

2 TRAP FALLS RD STE 105
SHELTON, CT 6484
Categories: SHELTON CT

100 COMMERCE DR 18.0 miles

100 COMMERCE DR
SHELTON, CT 6484
Categories: SHELTON CT

4 CORPORATE DR, STE 185 18.1 miles

4 CORPORATE DR, STE 185
SHELTON, CT 6484
Categories: SHELTON CT

16 APOLLO RD 18.6 miles

16 APOLLO RD
BETHEL, CT 6801
Categories: BETHEL CT

232 BOSTON POST RD 18.6 miles

232 BOSTON POST RD
MILFORD, CT 6460
Categories: MILFORD CT

1445 NEW YORK AVE 18.6 miles

1445 NEW YORK AVE
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
Categories: HUNTINGTON STATION NY

266 S MAIN ST 18.8 miles

266 S MAIN ST
NEWTOWN, CT 6470
Categories: NEWTOWN CT

515 Bridgeport Ave, 19.2 miles

515 Bridgeport Ave,
Shelton, CT 6484
Categories: Shelton CT

13 LAFAYETTE ST 19.3 miles

13 LAFAYETTE ST
MILFORD, CT 6460
Categories: MILFORD CT

15 N BROADWAY STE D 19.4 miles

15 N BROADWAY STE D
WHITE PLAINS, NY 10601
Categories: WHITE PLAINS NY

100 WOODS RD STE CG12 CEDARWOOD HALL 19.6 miles

100 WOODS RD STE CG12 CEDARWOOD HALL
VALHALLA, NY 10595
Categories: VALHALLA NY

174 Marble Ave, Ste 1 19.8 miles

174 Marble Ave, Ste 1
Pleasantville, NY 10570
Categories: Pleasantville NY

9 SHAWE ST 19.8 miles

9 SHAWE ST
DANBURY, CT 6810
Categories: DANBURY CT

21 E 23RD ST 19.8 miles

21 E 23RD ST
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
Categories: HUNTINGTON STATION NY

6277 JERICHO TPKE 19.9 miles

6277 JERICHO TPKE
COMMACK, NY 11725
Categories: COMMACK NY

100 MILL PLAIN RD 19.9 miles

100 MILL PLAIN RD
DANBURY, CT 6811
Categories: DANBURY CT

500 Mamaroneck Ave Suite 320 19.9 miles

500 Mamaroneck Ave Suite 320
Harrison, NY 10528
Categories: Harrison NY

2171 JERICHO TPKE. SUITE 200 20.0 miles

2171 JERICHO TPKE. SUITE 200
COMMACK, NY 11725
Categories: COMMACK NY

2171 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 102 20.0 miles

2171 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 102
Commack, NY 11725
Categories: Commack NY

24 HOSPITAL AVE 20.0 miles

24 HOSPITAL AVE
DANBURY, CT 6810
Categories: DANBURY CT

47 MOREWOOD DR 20.0 miles

47 MOREWOOD DR
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
Categories: SMITHTOWN NY

500 MAMARONECK AVE STE 320 20.1 miles

500 MAMARONECK AVE STE 320
HARRISON, NY 10528
Categories: HARRISON NY

7 Germantown Rd, 20.1 miles

7 Germantown Rd,
Danbury, CT 6810
Categories: Danbury CT

2 CEDARTREE LN 20.3 miles

2 CEDARTREE LN
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
Categories: HUNTINGTON STATION NY

67 SAND PIT RD 20.5 miles

67 SAND PIT RD
DANBURY, CT 6810
Categories: DANBURY CT

79 SAND PIT RD STE 302 20.5 miles

79 SAND PIT RD STE 302
DANBURY, CT 6810
Categories: DANBURY CT

2 GLEN HILL RD 20.6 miles

2 GLEN HILL RD
DANBURY, CT 6811
Categories: DANBURY CT

87 COLD SPRING RD STE 1 20.7 miles

87 COLD SPRING RD STE 1
SYOSSET, NY 11791
Categories: SYOSSET NY

315 WALT WHITMAN RD STE 307 20.8 miles

315 WALT WHITMAN RD STE 307
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
Categories: HUNTINGTON STATION NY

359 N Central Ave 20.8 miles

359 N Central Ave
Hartsdale, NY 10530
Categories: Hartsdale NY

280 N CENTRAL AVE STE 115 20.9 miles

280 N CENTRAL AVE STE 115
HARTSDALE, NY 10530
Categories: HARTSDALE NY

2 BROOKSITE DR 21.0 miles

2 BROOKSITE DR
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
Categories: SMITHTOWN NY

297 KNOLLWOOD RD, STE 310 21.3 miles

297 KNOLLWOOD RD, STE 310
WHITE PLAINS, NY 10607
Categories: WHITE PLAINS NY

222 Middle Country Road, Suite 107 21.5 miles

222 Middle Country Road, Suite 107
Smithtown, NY 11787
Categories: Smithtown NY

649 COMMACK RD 21.6 miles

649 COMMACK RD
COMMACK, NY 11725
Categories: COMMACK NY

160 N CENTRAL AVE 21.7 miles

160 N CENTRAL AVE
ELMSFORD, NY 10523
Categories: ELMSFORD NY

280 Dobbs Ferry Rd, Sprain Brook Medical Center 21.9 miles

280 Dobbs Ferry Rd, Sprain Brook Medical Center
White Plains, NY 10607
Categories: White Plains NY

321 KEAR ST 22.2 miles

321 KEAR ST
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY 10598
Categories: YORKTOWN HEIGHTS NY

2500 NESCONSET HWY BLDG 8 22.5 miles

2500 NESCONSET HWY BLDG 8
STONY BROOK, NY 11790
Categories: STONY BROOK NY

30 JEROME ST 22.5 miles

30 JEROME ST
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
Categories: SMITHTOWN NY

23 Technology Dr., Suite 2 22.5 miles

23 Technology Dr., Suite 2
East Setauket, NY 11733
Categories: East Setauket NY

601 Clock Tower Commons, 22.6 miles

601 Clock Tower Commons,
Brewster, NY 10509
Categories: Brewster NY

246 FEDERAL RD STE D12 22.6 miles

246 FEDERAL RD STE D12
BROOKFIELD, CT 6804
Categories: BROOKFIELD CT

660 White Plains Rd Ste 630 22.7 miles

660 White Plains Rd Ste 630
Tarrytown, NY 10591
Categories: Tarrytown NY

44 BRIDGE ST 23.1 miles

44 BRIDGE ST
ANSONIA, CT 6401
Categories: ANSONIA CT

1010 Route 112, 2nd Floor 23.1 miles

1010 Route 112, 2nd Floor
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
Categories: Port Jefferson Station NY

5225 ROUTE 347 BLDG 1314 23.2 miles

5225 ROUTE 347 BLDG 1314
PORT JEFFERSON STATI, NY 11776
Categories: PORT JEFFERSON STATI NY

490 Wheeler Rd., Suite 190 23.2 miles

490 Wheeler Rd., Suite 190
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Categories: Hauppauge NY

1 KINGS HWY 23.2 miles

1 KINGS HWY
HAUPPAUGE, NY 11788
Categories: HAUPPAUGE NY

146A Manetto Hill Rd., Suite 101 23.4 miles

146A Manetto Hill Rd., Suite 101
Plainview, NY 11803
Categories: Plainview NY

155 WHITE PLAINS RD 23.4 miles

155 WHITE PLAINS RD
TARRYTOWN, NY 10591
Categories: TARRYTOWN NY

100 MANETTO HILL RD, STE 309 23.5 miles

100 MANETTO HILL RD, STE 309
PLAINVIEW, NY 11803
Categories: PLAINVIEW NY

1660 ROUTE 112 STE E 23.5 miles

1660 ROUTE 112 STE E
PORT JEFFERSON STATION, NY 11776
Categories: PORT JEFFERSON STATION NY

236 BOSTON POST RD 23.7 miles

236 BOSTON POST RD
ORANGE, CT 6477
Categories: ORANGE CT

1117 OLD COUNTRY RD 23.8 miles

1117 OLD COUNTRY RD
PLAINVIEW, NY 11803
Categories: PLAINVIEW NY

200 South Broadway, Suite 102 23.8 miles

200 South Broadway, Suite 102
Tarrytown, NY 10591
Categories: Tarrytown NY

37 BEACH AVE 23.8 miles

37 BEACH AVE
PORT JEFFERSON STATION, NY 11776
Categories: PORT JEFFERSON STATION NY

4 MIRIAM LN 24.0 miles

4 MIRIAM LN
PLAINVIEW, NY 11803
Categories: PLAINVIEW NY

120 BETHPAGE RD STE 205 24.4 miles

120 BETHPAGE RD STE 205
HICKSVILLE, NY 11801
Categories: HICKSVILLE NY

110 LOCKWOOD AVE 24.4 miles

110 LOCKWOOD AVE
NEW ROCHELLE, NY 10801
Categories: NEW ROCHELLE NY

35 MARLIN RD 24.4 miles

35 MARLIN RD
CENTEREACH, NY 11720
Categories: CENTEREACH NY

1770 MOTOR PKWY 2ND FL 24.5 miles

1770 MOTOR PKWY 2ND FL
HAUPPAUGE, NY 11788
Categories: HAUPPAUGE NY

150 Lockwood Ave, Ste 38 24.5 miles

150 Lockwood Ave, Ste 38
New Rochelle, NY 10801
Categories: New Rochelle NY

31 OLD ROUTE 7 24.8 miles

31 OLD ROUTE 7
BROOKFIELD, CT 6804
Categories: BROOKFIELD CT

235 Boyle Rd, 24.8 miles

235 Boyle Rd,
Selden, NY 11784
Categories: Selden NY

1940 DEER PARK AVE 24.8 miles

1940 DEER PARK AVE
DEER PARK, NY 11729
Categories: DEER PARK NY

100-10 South Jersey Avenue, Stop-N-Shop Plaza 24.8 miles

100-10 South Jersey Avenue, Stop-N-Shop Plaza
East Setauket, NY 11733
Categories: East Setauket NY

100 E OLD COUNTRY RD 25.0 miles

100 E OLD COUNTRY RD
HICKSVILLE, NY 11801
Categories: HICKSVILLE NY

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

Common Lab/Blood Tests Performed in Norwalk, CT 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 Norwalk, Connecticut 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 Norwalk, Connecticut

A blood test performed in Norwalk, CT 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 Norwalk, Connecticut

Our laboratory testing locations in Norwalk, CT 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 Norwalk, Connecticut 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 Norwalk, Connecticut

Our local Norwalk, Connecticut 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: Norwalk, Connecticut

Norwalk is a U.S. city located in southwestern Connecticut, in southern Fairfield County, on the northern shore of Long Island Sound. Norwalk lies within both the New York metropolitan area as well as the Bridgeport metropolitan area.

Norwalk was settled in 1649, and is the sixth most populous city in Connecticut. According to the 2010 United States Census it has had a population of 85,603; with an estimated population of 88,438 in 2016.

The Battle of Norwalk took place during the Revolutionary War, and lead to the burning of most of the town. In 1836, the borough of Norwalk was created, covering the central area of the town. In 1853, the first ever train disaster in the United States happened over the Norwalk River. During the 19th and early 20th century, Norwalk was a major railroad stop for the New York, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad. The city of South Norwalk and the remaining parts of the town of Norwalk were both combined in 1910 to form the current city.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 89,005 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +7.3%

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,575.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Norwalk: 137.2 (high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 11.4%

Poverty (breakdown): (6.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 13.3% for Black residents, 17.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 9.5% for American Indian residents, 22.5% for other race residents, 9.7% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Connecticut and other state lists, there were 64 registered sex offenders living in Norwalk, Connecticut as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Norwalk is 1,378 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is l

Elevation: 45 feet

Land Area: 22.8 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 06850, 06851, 06853, 06854, 06855, 06856, 06880

Races:
      White alone - 40,790 - 45.8%
      Hispanic - 31,004 - 34.8%
      Black alone - 11,468 - 12.9%
      Asian alone - 3,544 - 4.0%
      Two or more races - 1,626 - 1.8%
      American Indian alone - 464 - 0.5%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 58 - 0.07%
      Other race alone - 46 - 0.05%

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