Laboratory/Blood Testing Centers
Piney Point Village, TX
Lab/Blood Testing Centers
Piney Point Village, TX
Accredited Drug Testing in Piney Point Village, Texas provides confidential laboratory analyzed testing services at our Piney Point Village, TX 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 Piney Point Village, Texas and the surrounding areas. Same day service is available and most testing centers in the Piney Point Village, TX area are within minutes of your home or office.
2450 FONDREN RD STE 125 1.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77063
2500 FONDREN RD STE 120 1.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77063
3001 Fondren Rd STE G 1.9 miles
Houston, TX 77063
2600 S GESSNER RD STE 205 1.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77063
855 FROSTWOOD 2.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77024
1415 S VOSS RD STE 110-520 ON-SITE ONLY 2.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77057
2425 Fountain View Dr Ste 160 2.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77057
9701 RICHMOND AVE STE 115 2.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77042
5901 WESTHEIMER RD STE W 2.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77057
7447 HARWIN DR STE 102 2.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77036
9180 KATY FWY STE 200 3.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77055
6535 SOUTHWEST FWY 3.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77074
6545 SOUTHWEST FWY 3.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77074
11621A KATY FWY 3.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77079
6065 HILLCROFT ST STE 208 3.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77081
6440 HILLCROFT ST STE 104 3.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77081
11211 KATY FWY 4.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77079
1511 UPLAND DR STE 100 4.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77043
2929 WOODLAND PARK DR 4.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77082
14045 MEMORIAL DR 4.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77079
1214 N POST OAK RD STE 100 4.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77055
1000 N POST OAK RD BLDG G STE 100 4.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77055
11807 WESTHEIMER RD STE 560 4.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77077
5420 DASHWOOD DR STE 205 4.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77081
4635 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 575W 4.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77027
2550 GRAY FALLS DR STE 120 4.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77077
9200 Hempstead Rd Ste 137 4.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77008
8200 Wednesbury Lane Suite # 4, 4.9 miles
Houston, TX 77074
12121 Richmond Ave Ste 124, 4.9 miles
Houston, TX 77082
8313 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 111 5.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77074
6565 WEST LOOP S STE 525 5.0 miles
BELLAIRE, TX 77401
9000 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 180 5.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77074
3637 W ALABAMA ST STE 100 5.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77027
11097 NORTHWEST FWY STE C 5.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77092
10961 NORTHWEST FWY 5.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77092
5568 WESLAYAN ST 5.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77005
12345 KATY FWY 5.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77079
14770 MEMORIAL DR STE 100 5.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77079
2150 W 18TH ST 5.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77008
2207 LAZYBROOK DR 5.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77008
4936 BEECHNUT ST 5.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77096
7545 S BRAESWOOD BLVD 5.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77071
9543 BISSONNET ST 6.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77036
5535 MEMORIAL DR STE B 6.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77007
2000 NORTH LOOP W STE 200 6.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77018
1919 North Loop W Ste 125, 6.2 miles
Houston, TX 77008
10039 BISSONNET ST Ste 120 6.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77036
1398 ELDRIDGE PKWY STE 113 6.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77077
5151 KATY FWY 6.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77007
5151 KATY FWY STE 170 6.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77007
10807 Shawnbrook Dr 6.8 miles
Houston, TX 77071
1917 W GRAY ST 7.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77019
8101 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY S STE 100 7.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77072
9380 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY S Ste 300 7.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77099
6360 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY N STE 200 7.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77041
8104 SOUTHWEST FWY STE E 7.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77074
635 W 19TH ST STE 203 7.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77008
107 YALE ST STE 200 7.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77007
14825 Northwest Fwy Suite 800 7.5 miles
Houston, TX 77040
427 W 20TH ST STE 504 7.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77008
102 West 11th St 7.6 miles
Houston, TX 77008
14825 NORTHWEST FWY STE 800 7.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77040
235 W 20TH ST 7.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77008
7515 Main Street, Suite 190 7.8 miles
Houston, TX 77054
9563 MAIN ST 7.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77025
6624 FANNIN ST STE 1980 8.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77030
6411 FANNIN ST 8.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77030
7000 FANNIN ST STE 1620 8.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77030
1213 HERMANN DR STE 155 8.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77004
1445 NORTH LOOP W STE 720 8.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77008
1200 Binz St, Ste 115 8.3 miles
Houston, TX 77004
12401 S POST OAK RD STE 235 8.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77045
7580 FANNIN ST ste 180 8.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77054
9321 KIRBY DR 8.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77054
5711 Almeda Rd, Ste 131B 8.9 miles
Houston, TX 77004
3300 CRAWFORD ST 9.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77004
3727 GREENBRIAR DR STE 403 9.2 miles
STAFFORD, TX 77477
16125 Cairnway Dr Ste 106 9.4 miles
Houston, TX 77084
1200 MCKINNEY ST STE 473 9.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77010
1001 TEXAS ST STE 1400 9.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77002
9006 Weyburn Grove Dr 9.6 miles
Houston, TX 77088
2004 LEELAND ST 9.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77003
17410 NORTHWEST FWY 9.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77040
7007 NORTH FWY STE 235 9.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77076
10521 CORPORATE DR 9.9 miles
STAFFORD, TX 77477
13811 CHARTERHOUSE WAY 10.0 miles
SUGAR LAND, TX 77498
1111 GILLINGHAM LN 10.0 miles
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
9138 WEST RD 10.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77064
1250 7TH ST 10.6 miles
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
17738 SUNSET RIVER LN 10.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77084
1201 LAKEVIEW DR 10.9 miles
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
1403 HIGHWAY 6 STE 100 10.9 miles
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
14023 SOUTHWEST FWY 11.2 miles
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
19450 KATY FWY 11.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77094
2428 TEXAS PKWY 11.6 miles
MISSOURI CITY, TX 77489
952 S Fry Rd, 12.0 miles
Katy, TX 77450
15259 Southwest Freeway, 12.0 miles
Sugar Land, TX 77478
11301 fallbrook # 126 12.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77065
8100 HIGHWAY 6 N STE E 12.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77095
19728 SAUMS RD STE 179 12.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77084
1235 LAKE POINTE PKWY # 102 12.2 miles
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
10680 Jones Road, Suite 200 12.2 miles
Houston, TX 77065
13141 FM 1960 RD W STE 500 12.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77065
10655 STEEPLETOP DR 12.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77065
1844 SNAKE RIVER RD STE A 12.5 miles
KATY, TX 77449
10906 FM 1960 West 12.6 miles
Houston, TX 77070
3151 HIGHWAY 6 12.7 miles
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
16062 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 2 13.1 miles
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
8799 NORTH LOOP E STE 110 13.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77029
9009 NORTH LOOP E STE 120 13.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77029
21238 KINGSLAND BLVD 13.2 miles
KATY, TX 77450
11120 NORTH FWY STE E 13.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77037
7117 Lyons Ave 13.3 miles
Houston, TX 77020
16545 Southwest Frwy #225 13.4 miles
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
16902 SOUTHWEST FWY 13.6 miles
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
21660 KINGSLAND BLVD 13.6 miles
KATY, TX 77450
4615 I 45 STE 206 13.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77002
21700 KINGSLAND BLVD 13.6 miles
KATY, TX 77450
3531 TOWN CENTER BLVD S STE 101 13.7 miles
SUGARLAND, TX 77479
21929 KATY FWY 14.1 miles
KATY, TX 77450
6840 HIGHWAY 6 14.1 miles
MISSOURI CITY, TX 77459
12600 NORTHBOROUGH DR 14.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77067
9110 BARKER CYPRESS RD 14.4 miles
CYPRESS, TX 77433
13300 Hargrave Road, Suite 507 14.5 miles
Houston, TX 77070
13215 DOTSON RD #120 14.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77070
6930 FM 1960 RD W 14.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77069
16630 IMPERIAL VALLEY DR STE 115 14.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77060
6969 GULF FWY STE 370 14.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77087
654 N SAM HOUSTON PKWY E STE 189 14.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77060
9723 HOMESTEAD RD 14.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77016
401 GREENS RD 14.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77060
900 BROADWAY ST 14.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77012
1414 SOUTH LOOP W STE 200 14.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77054
2626 S LOOP W STE 650D 14.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77054
2646 SOUTH LOOP W STE 550 14.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77054
3520 BROADWAY ST 15.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77017
6501 S FRY RD STE 1000 15.4 miles
KATY, TX 77494
4950 FM 1960 RD W STE A6 15.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77069
7101 W GRAND PKWY S 15.6 miles
RICHMOND, TX 77407
5510-A W GRAND PKWY S 15.6 miles
RICHMOND, TX 77406
2510 SMITH RANCH RD STE 102 15.7 miles
PEARLAND, TX 77584
8720 HIGHWAY 6 STE 400 16.0 miles
MISSOURI CITY, TX 77459
23900 KATY FWY 16.1 miles
KATY, TX 77494
14755 North Freeway Ste 400 16.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77090
8505 GULF FWY STE F 16.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77017
3648 FM 1960 RD W 16.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77068
10850 LOUETTA RD STE 1500 16.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77070
1920 RANKIN RD STE 130 16.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77073
15882 CHAMPION FOREST DR 17.0 miles
SPRING, TX 77379
10909 EAST FWY 17.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77029
15621 Blue Ash Dr STE 170 17.1 miles
Houston, TX 77090
8633 BROADWAY #103 17.1 miles
PEARLAND, TX 77584
2161 FM 1960 RD W 17.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77090
6601 CYPRESSWOOD DR # 231 17.8 miles
SPRING, TX 77379
5405 CONSULATE PLAZA DR 18.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77032
22475 TOMBALL PKWY 18.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77070
2802 BUSINESS CENTER DR STE 110 18.0 miles
PEARLAND, TX 77584
25765 KATY FWY 18.0 miles
KATY, TX 77494
10705 SPRING GREEN BLVD STE 600 18.0 miles
KATY, TX 77494
14044 SPRING CYPRESS RD 18.2 miles
CYPRESS, TX 77429
17030 Nanes Dr Ste 108 18.3 miles
Houston, TX 77090
16903 RED OAK DR STE 130 18.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77090
17070 RED OAK DR STE 107 18.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77090
710 FM 1960 RD W 18.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77090
2211A BROADWAY ST 19.1 miles
PEARLAND, TX 77581
520 S SHAVER ST 19.1 miles
PASADENA, TX 77506
25801 HIGHWAY 290 19.2 miles
CYPRESS, TX 77429
5529 Lovetta Rd Ste A, Office 9 19.4 miles
Spring, TX 77379
13259 EAST FWY 19.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77015
1140 Westmont Dr Ste 510, 19.5 miles
Houston, TX 77015
13125 EAST FWY 19.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77015
1140 WESTMONT DR STE 505 19.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77015
1705 JACKSON ST 19.6 miles
RICHMOND, TX 77469
110 Cypress Station Suite 152 19.6 miles
Houston, TX 77090
1601 Main St Ste 208, 19.7 miles
Richmond, TX 77469
1601 MAIN ST STE 405 19.7 miles
RICHMOND, TX 77469
2010 FM 1960 Rd E 19.8 miles
Houston, TX 77073
13469 EAST FWY 20.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77015
13601 Woodforest Blvd 20.4 miles
Houston, TX 77015
1730 B F Terry Blvd Ste 302 20.6 miles
ROSENBERG, TX 77471
19333 HIGHWAY 59 N STE 230 21.0 miles
HUMBLE, TX 77338
12885 GULF FWY 21.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77034
4114 AVENUE H 21.0 miles
ROSENBERG, TX 77471
2520 B F TERRY BLVD 21.0 miles
ROSENBERG, TX 77471
3926 AVENUE H STE 11 21.1 miles
ROSENBERG, TX 77471
3315 Burke Rd, Ste 106 21.2 miles
Pasadena, TX 77504
3350 FAIRVIEW ST 21.2 miles
PASADENA, TX 77504
3801 VISTA RD STE 390 21.3 miles
PASADENA, TX 77504
4000 SPENCER HWY 21.3 miles
PASADENA, TX 77504
104 Medical Plaza 21.3 miles
MONT BELVIEU, TX 77580
18648 MCKAY BLVD # 216 21.6 miles
HUMBLE, TX 77338
24601 Southwest Freeway STE 100 21.7 miles
Rosenberg, TX 77471
2211 E BROADWAY ST 21.8 miles
PEARLAND, TX 77581
8901 Farm to Market 1960 Rd W, 21.8 miles
Humble, TX 77338
18951 N MEMORIAL DR 21.9 miles
HUMBLE, TX 77338
2018 BROADWAY ST 22.0 miles
PEARLAND, TX 77581
8901 FM 1960 BYPASS RD W STE 204 22.1 miles
HUMBLE, TX 77338
4001 PRESTON AVE STE 100 22.1 miles
PASADENA, TX 77505
11717 Highland Meadow Dr, 22.2 miles
Houston, TX 77089
2104 FM 2920 RD 22.2 miles
SPRING, TX 77388
10930 RESOURCE PKWY # C 22.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77089
1209 GENOA RED BLUFF RD 22.3 miles
PASADENA, TX 77504
11800 ASTORIA BLVD 22.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77089
4600 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY S 23.2 miles
PASADENA, TX 77505
4500 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY S STE 135 23.2 miles
PASADENA, TX 77505
13406 Medical Complex Dr Ste 1, 23.3 miles
Tomball, TX 77375
506 Graham Suite 260 23.5 miles
TOMBALL, TX 77375
28465 STATE HIGHWAY 249 23.6 miles
TOMBALL, TX 77375
321 W SAN AUGUSTINE ST 23.8 miles
DEER PARK, TX 77536
102 W 2ND ST 24.0 miles
DEER PARK, TX 77536
14080 FM 2920 RD STE A 24.0 miles
TOMBALL, TX 77377
6825 SPENCER HWY 24.1 miles
PASADENA, TX 77505
125 E 8TH ST 24.1 miles
DEER PARK, TX 77536
1430 CENTER ST 24.1 miles
DEER PARK, TX 77536
126 W SAN AUGUSTINE ST 24.2 miles
DEER PARK, TX 77536
1803 CENTER ST STE A 24.2 miles
DEER PARK, TX 77536
2106 CENTER ST 24.2 miles
DEER PARK, TX 77536
2818 CENTER ST 24.3 miles
DEER PARK, TX 77536
2910 CENTER ST 24.3 miles
DEER PARK, TX 77536
5003 Woodland Meadows Ln 24.7 miles
Humble, TX 77346
5141 Center St 24.7 miles
Pasadena, TX 77505
7720 Spencer Hwy 24.9 miles
Pasadena, TX 77505
19073 INTERSTATE 45 S 24.9 miles
SHENANDOAH, TX 77385
Testing services include physician referral, collection of the specimen, complete laboratory analysis and confidential and secure result reporting.
Common Lab/Blood Tests Performed in Piney Point Village, TX 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 Piney Point Village, Texas 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 Piney Point Village, Texas
A blood test performed in Piney Point Village, TX 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 Piney Point Village, Texas
Our laboratory testing locations in Piney Point Village, TX 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 Piney Point Village, Texas 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 Piney Point Village, Texas
Our local Piney Point Village, Texas 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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