Laboratory/Blood Testing Centers
Orange, MA
Lab/Blood Testing Centers
Orange, MA
Accredited Drug Testing in Orange, Massachusetts provides confidential laboratory analyzed testing services at our Orange, 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 Orange, Massachusetts and the surrounding areas. Same day service is available and most testing centers in the Orange, MA area are within minutes of your home or office.
5451 LA PALMA AVE STE 24 0.4 miles
LA PALMA, CA 90623
40 CENTERPOINTE DR 1.3 miles
LA PALMA, CA 90623
16702 VALLEY VIEW AVE 2.6 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
16700 VALLEY VIEW AVE STE 180 2.6 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
10861 CHERRY ST STE 202 3.1 miles
LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720
15330 VALLEY VIEW AVE STE 1 3.3 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
2814 W LINCOLN AVE 3.7 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
333 S MAGNOLIA AVE 4.3 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92804
7052 ORANGEWOOD AVE STE 6 4.9 miles
GARDEN GROVE, CA 92841
13440 IMPERIAL HWY 4.9 miles
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670
5220 CLARK AVE STE 445 5.0 miles
LAKEWOOD, CA 90712
710 N EUCLID ST STE 203 5.4 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
12600 BEACH BLVD 5.5 miles
STANTON, CA 90680
5203 LAKEWOOD BLVD 5.5 miles
LAKEWOOD, CA 90712
5205 Lakewood Blvd 5.5 miles
Lakewood, CA 90712
1801 W ROMNEYA DR STE 106 5.8 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
1006 W LA PALMA AVE 6.6 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
7955 WESTMINSTER BLVD 6.8 miles
WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
1720 TERMINO AVE 6.9 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90804
16660 PARAMONT BLVD STE 102 6.9 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
1703 TERMINO AVE, STE 102 7.0 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90804
16444 PARAMOUNT BLVD 7.0 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
11817 TELEGRAPH RD 7.1 miles
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670
1950 SUNNYCREST DR STE 1800 7.4 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
15141 Whittier Blvd Ste 125, 7.5 miles
Whittier, CA 90603
9353 IMPERIAL HWY GARDEN MEDICAL OFFICE,3RD FLOOR 7.5 miles
DOWNEY, CA 90242
15464 GOLDENWEST ST 7.5 miles
WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
2151 N HARBOR BLVD 7.5 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
2720 N HARBOR BLVD STE 130 7.7 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
7300 ALONDRA BLVD STE 108 7.7 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
11411 BROOKSHIRE AVE STE 408 7.9 miles
DOWNEY, CA 90241
1111 E LA PALMA AVE 8.0 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
947 S ANAHEIM BLVD STE 120 8.0 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
1000 S ANAHEIM BLVD STE 200 8.1 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
12385 WASHINGTON BLVD 8.3 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90606
12401 WASHINGTON BLVD 8.4 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90602
2750 ATLANTIC AVE 8.4 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
12462 PUTNAM ST ste 402 8.6 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90602
1717 E LINCOLN AVE 8.8 miles
Anaheim, CA 92805
2776 PACIFIC AVE 8.8 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
8337 TELEGRAPH RD STE 104 9.0 miles
PICO RIVERA, CA 90660
211 S STATE COLLEGE BLVD STE 325 9.0 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
482 W WILLOW ST 9.1 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
1050 LINDEN AVE Ste 887 9.2 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90813
2101 MAGNOLIA AVE 9.4 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
1250 PACIFIC AVE 9.5 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90813
640 S PLACENTIA AVE 9.6 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
17122 BEACH BLVD STE 104 9.7 miles
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
19301 S SANTA FE AVE Ste 120 9.8 miles
COMPTON, CA 90221
17024 MAGNOLIA ST 10.0 miles
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
8970 WARNER AVE 10.0 miles
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
1001 E IMPERIAL HWY 10.0 miles
BREA, CA 92821
2121 S TOWNE CENTRE PL STE 100 10.1 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
17822 BEACH BL SUITE 242 10.4 miles
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647
566 E LAMBERT RD 10.6 miles
BREA, CA 92821
1300 N KRAEMER BLVD 10.7 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
3430 GARFIELD AVE 10.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90040
2499 S WILMINGTON AVE 11.0 miles
COMPTON, CA 90220
18561 BEACH BLVD 11.1 miles
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648
11180 E Warner Ave Ste 159, 11.1 miles
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
1310 W Stewart Dr Ste 304, 11.3 miles
Orange, CA 92868
9920 TALBERT AVE 11.3 miles
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
9900 Talbert Ave Ste 203, 11.3 miles
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
18800 Main St Ste 111, 11.3 miles
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
3611 MLK Blvd STE 108 11.4 miles
LYNWOOD, CA 90262
18811 FLORIDA ST 11.4 miles
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648
1010 W La Veta Ave Ste 140, 11.5 miles
Orange, CA 92868
946 W TOWN AND COUNTRY RD 11.5 miles
ORANGE, CA 92868
100 Oceangate, P245 11.6 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90802
On-site only 11.6 miles
Long Beach, CA 90802
705 W LA VETA AVE STE 102 11.6 miles
ORANGE, CA 92868
6538 TELEGRAPH RD 11.7 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90040
909 E YORBA LINDA BLVD STE H 11.8 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
1201 N. ROSE DR. SUITE 202 11.9 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
3100 W WARNER AVE 12.0 miles
SANTA ANA, CA 92704
3364 E SLAUSON AVE 12.0 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
1301 N ROSE DR 12.1 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
309 W BEVERLY BLVD 12.1 miles
MONTEBELLO, CA 90640
3401 S HARBOR BLVD 12.3 miles
SANTA ANA, CA 92704
16025 GALE AVE STE B10 12.3 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91745
1045 N TUSTIN ST 12.5 miles
ORANGE, CA 92867
20401 AVALON BLVD STE C 12.5 miles
CARSON, CA 90746
455 E CARSON PLAZA DR 12.6 miles
CARSON, CA 90746
12801 CROSSROADS PKWY S Ste 150 12.7 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91746
23601 AVALON BLVD Ste 104 12.7 miles
CARSON, CA 90745
2476 S ATLANTIC BLVD 12.8 miles
COMMERCE, CA 90040
9122 ADAMS AVE 12.8 miles
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92646
2300 W BEVERLY BLVD 12.9 miles
MONTEBELLO, CA 90640
867 S TUSTIN ST 13.1 miles
ORANGE, CA 92866
18575 Gale Ave Ste 155 13.3 miles
City of Industry, CA 91748
18575 GALE AVE STE 295 13.3 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91748
411 N LAKEVIEW AVE 13.4 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92807
17487 HURLEY ST 13.4 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91744
16630 S BROADWAY ST 13.5 miles
GARDENA, CA 90248
15401 S MAIN ST 13.5 miles
GARDENA, CA 90248
6529 SEVILLE AVE 13.7 miles
HUNTINGTON PARK, CA 90255
18335 VALLEY BLVD 13.8 miles
LA PUENTE, CA 91744
800 N Tustin Ave Ste A 13.8 miles
Santa Ana, CA 92705
801 N Tustin Ave Ste 102, 13.9 miles
Santa Ana, CA 92705
100 N TUSTIN AVE 14.0 miles
TUSTIN, CA 92780
1530 E Edinger Ave Ste 1 14.0 miles
Santa Ana, CA 92705
17542 17TH ST STE 330 14.0 miles
TUSTIN, CA 92780
1149 W 190TH ST 14.0 miles
GARDENA, CA 90248
2707 E VALLEY BLVD STE 116 14.2 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91792
1619 E Edinger Ave 14.3 miles
Santa Ana, CA 92705
11152 S MAIN ST 14.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90061
1534 E WARNER AVE 14.5 miles
SANTA ANA, CA 92705
1241 E DYER RD STE 145 14.5 miles
SANTA ANA, CA 92705
1300 W 155TH ST STE 109 14.7 miles
GARDENA, CA 90247
4580 PACIFIC BLVD 14.8 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
25965 NORMANDIE AVE FL 1 15.0 miles
HARBOR CITY, CA 90710
3851 S SOTO ST 15.1 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
3688 S Soto St 15.1 miles
Vernon, CA 90058
3144 SANTA ANITA AVE STE 205 15.1 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91733
1000 BRISTOL ST N Ste 1B 15.2 miles
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660
17232 RED HILL AVE 15.2 miles
IRVINE, CA 92614
21081 S WESTERN AVE STE 150 15.4 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90501
301 VICTORIA ST 15.5 miles
COSTA MESA, CA 92627
9350 FLAIR DR Ste 102 15.6 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91731
14148 FRANCISQUITO AVE 15.7 miles
BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706
5862 AVALON BLVD 15.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90003
2362 MORSE AVE 16.1 miles
IRVINE, CA 92614
20770 ASH CIR STE 200 16.1 miles
YORBA LINDA, CA 92886
2492 WALNUT AVE STE 110 16.2 miles
TUSTIN, CA 92780
1907 E WASHINGTON BLVD 16.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90021
1419 SUPERIOR AVE STE 1 16.5 miles
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663
320 SUPERIOR AVE. STE 150 16.6 miles
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663
725 S ORANGE AVE 16.6 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91790
1294 W 6th St Ste 206, 16.6 miles
San Pedro, CA 90731
1360 W 6TH ST STE 190 16.7 miles
SAN PEDRO, CA 90732
1300 W 7TH ST 16.7 miles
SAN PEDRO, CA 90732
4500 RIVERVIEW AVE 16.7 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91731
3002 DOW AVE STE 204 16.8 miles
TUSTIN, CA 92780
2301 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 16.8 miles
HAWTHORNE, CA 90250
5475 E LA PALMA AVE 16.9 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92807
3330 LOMITA BLVD 17.2 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90505
14619 PRAIRIE AVE 17.4 miles
LAWNDALE, CA 90260
23441 Madison St Ste 300, 17.5 miles
Torrance, CA 90505
21320 HAWTHORNE BLVD STE 227 17.6 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90503
4253 REDONDO BEACH BLVD 17.6 miles
LAWNDALE, CA 90260
124 N VIGNES ST 17.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
23441 MADISON ST.BLD8,STE 110 17.7 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90505
100 S RAYMOND AVE 17.7 miles
ALHAMBRA, CA 91801
3320 S HILL ST 17.7 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90007
420 E 3rd St Ste 802, 17.8 miles
Los Angeles, CA 90013
4101 TORRANCE BLVD 17.9 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90503
940 E MAIN ST 17.9 miles
ALHAMBRA, CA 91801
2640 E GARVEY AVE S STE 106 18.0 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91791
416 W LAS TUNAS DR, STE 204 18.0 miles
SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776
330 W. LAS TUNAS DR. STE 2 18.0 miles
SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776
117 E LIVE OAK AVE STE 101 18.1 miles
ARCADIA, CA 91006
1400 S GRAND AVE STE 612 18.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90015
11633 HAWTHORNE BLVD #215 18.5 miles
HAWTHORNE, CA 90250
333 S HOPE ST STE C145 18.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90071
823 N BROADWAY 18.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
4950 Barranca Pkwy Ste 101, 18.7 miles
Irvine, CA 92604
929 GEORGIA ST 18.7 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90015
132 S BEAUDRY AVE 18.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
400 NEWPORT CENTER DR STE 202 18.9 miles
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660
1127 Wilshire Blvd Ste 203&204, 18.9 miles
Los Angeles, CA 90017
15705 ARROW HWY STE 6B 19.0 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91706
1225 WILSHIRE BLVD 19.0 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
1313 W 8TH ST ste 100 19.0 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
520 N Prospect Ave Ste 305, 19.1 miles
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
5345 IRWINDALE AVE 19.3 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91706
554 E San Bernardino Rd Ste 10, 19.4 miles
Covina, CA 91723
56 E DUARTE RD 19.6 miles
ARCADIA, CA 91006
2131 W 3RD ST Ste 4 19.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90057
169 S ALVARADO ST STE 101 19.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90057
2231 S WESTERN AVE 20.0 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90018
6000 N IRWINDALE AVE STE A 20.2 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91702
16200 SAND CANYON AVE 20.2 miles
IRVINE, CA 92618
920 N NASH ST 20.4 miles
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
801 CORPORATE CENTER DR STE 130 20.4 miles
POMONA, CA 91768
15775 LAGUNA CANYON RD Ste 100 20.5 miles
IRVINE, CA 92618
50 ALESSANDRO PL. SUITE A10 20.5 miles
PASADENA, CA 91105
390 N SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 1000 20.7 miles
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
6520 N IRWINDALE AVE STE 100 20.8 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91702
3545 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 325 20.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010
100 W CALIFORNIA BLVD 20.9 miles
PASADENA, CA 91105
6033 W CENTURY BLVD STE 200 20.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
1700 E WALNUT AVE 20.9 miles
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
1750 E COLORADO BLVD 21.0 miles
PASADENA, CA 91106
960 E GREEN ST, STE 164 21.1 miles
PASADENA, CA 91106
9601 S SEPULVEDA BLVD 21.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
1350 W COVINA BLVD 21.3 miles
SAN DIMAS, CA 91773
1716 W HOLT AVE 21.3 miles
POMONA, CA 91768
5525 W SLAUSON AVE 21.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90056
8930 S SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 200 21.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
8800 S SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 8 21.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
8726 S SEPULVEDA BLVD 21.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
13768 Roswell Suite 220, 21.5 miles
Chino, CA 91710
250 S GRAND AVE 22.2 miles
GLENDORA, CA 91741
1300 N VERMONT AVE 22.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
502 S GAREY AVE 22.3 miles
POMONA, CA 91766
15302 EL PRADO RD 22.5 miles
CHINO, CA 91710
222 W EULALIA ST STE 101 22.8 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91204
5455 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1802 22.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90036
5971 VENICE BLVD FL 4 22.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90034
801 S CHEVY CHASE DR 22.9 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91205
801 S Chevy Chase Dr Ste 50, 22.9 miles
Glendale, CA 91205
110 N LA BREA AVE 23.2 miles
INGLEWOOD, CA 90301
6670 ALTON PKWY 1ST FL 23.3 miles
IRVINE, CA 92618
1253 VINE ST ste 19A 23.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90038
15751 Rockfield Blvd 23.8 miles
Irvine, CA 92618
8512 Whitworth Dr 23.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90035
12001 W WASHINGTON BLVD 23.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90066
230 N MARYLAND AVE STE 110 24.0 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91206
544 N GLENDALE AVE 24.0 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91206
1526 N EDGEMONT ST FL 1 24.1 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
12212 W WASHINGTON BLVD 24.1 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90066
22741 LAMBERT ST 24.1 miles
LAKE FOREST, CA 92630
432 W BROADWAY 24.1 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91204
5475 WALNUT AVE 24.2 miles
CHINO, CA 91710
1300 N LA BREA AVE 24.2 miles
HOLLYWOOD, CA 90028
8501 Wilshire Blvd Suite 305, 24.2 miles
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
24962 CALLE ARAGON 24.3 miles
LAGUNA WOODS, CA 92637
221 E GLENOAKS BLVD STE 130 24.6 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91207
8700 BEVERLY BLVD 24.9 miles
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048
Testing services include physician referral, collection of the specimen, complete laboratory analysis and confidential and secure result reporting.
Common Lab/Blood Tests Performed in Orange, 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 Orange, 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 Orange, Massachusetts
A blood test performed in Orange, 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 Orange, Massachusetts
Our laboratory testing locations in Orange, 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 Orange, 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 Orange, Massachusetts
Our local Orange, 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: Orange, Massachusetts
Orange was first settled in 1746, created from lands in the towns of Royalston, Warwick and Athol. The lands were not fully settled until the latter parts of the century, becoming the District of Orange in 1783, and finally being incorporated as a town in 1810. It was named for William, Prince of Orange. In 1790, the Millers River was dammed within town, and industry began in the former farming community. Small industry grew within the town, with the town being considered more of a mill town by 1840. By the late nineteenth century the New Home Sewing Machine Company was the largest industry in town, putting out 1.2 million machines at its peak in 1892. In 1900, it was home to the pioneer automobile company Grout, considered the first automobile built in a factory in the United States.
The Peace Statue — It Shall Not Be Again — a bronze war memorial statue was erected in Memorial Park in 1934 to recognize veterans who served in World War I. On February 25, 2000 the legislature designated it the official peace statue of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.0 square miles (93.3 km2), of which 35.1 square miles (90.9 km2) is land and 0.93 square miles (2.4 km2), or 2.58%, is water. Orange is drained by the Millers River, which flows through the center of the modern town. There are also several brooks within town, as well as several ponds and lakes, including Tully Pond, Lake Mattawa and part of Lake Rohunta. Only a small portion of the town is protected area, most of which is part of the Orange State Forest, with a small portion being part of the Warwick State Forest. Much of the northern half of town is spotted with swamps, and the town is home to three large hills, Temple Hill and Tully Mountain in the north and Chestnut Hill, the town's highest point, in the south.