Preston Heights, IL Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2010: 2,575.

Population (male): 1,340

Population (female): 1,235

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $998.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Preston Heights: 100.5 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (24.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 12.0% for Black residents, 34.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 35.8% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders:

Elevation: 605 feet

Land Area: 1.49 square miles.

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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
Preston Heights, IL

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

2025 S CHICAGO ST 0.3 miles

2025 S CHICAGO ST
JOLIET, IL 60436
Categories: JOLIET IL

32 UNO CIR 3.5 miles

32 UNO CIR
JOLIET, IL 60435
Categories: JOLIET IL

310 N. Hammes Ave Ste 102, 3.6 miles

310 N. Hammes Ave Ste 102,
Joliet, IL 60435
Categories: Joliet IL

2000 GLENWOOD AVE 3.6 miles

2000 GLENWOOD AVE
JOLIET, IL 60435
Categories: JOLIET IL

2100 GLENWOOD AVE 3.7 miles

2100 GLENWOOD AVE
JOLIET, IL 60435
Categories: JOLIET IL

333 MADISON ST 3.7 miles

333 MADISON ST
JOLIET, IL 60435
Categories: JOLIET IL

330 MADISON ST STE B2 3.8 miles

330 MADISON ST STE B2
JOLIET, IL 60435
Categories: JOLIET IL

800 N LARKIN AVE 3.9 miles

800 N LARKIN AVE
JOLIET, IL 60435
Categories: JOLIET IL

1360 HOUBOLT RD 4.7 miles

1360 HOUBOLT RD
JOLIET, IL 60431
Categories: JOLIET IL

1314 HOUBOLT RD 4.7 miles

1314 HOUBOLT RD
JOLIET, IL 60431
Categories: JOLIET IL

750 ESSINGTON RD 5.1 miles

750 ESSINGTON RD
JOLIET, IL 60435
Categories: JOLIET IL

16101 WEBER RD 5.2 miles

16101 WEBER RD
CREST HILL, IL 60403
Categories: CREST HILL IL

1051 ESSINGTON RD STE 140 5.3 miles

1051 ESSINGTON RD STE 140
JOLIET, IL 60435
Categories: JOLIET IL

2306 ESSINGTON RD 6.5 miles

2306 ESSINGTON RD
JOLIET, IL 60435
Categories: JOLIET IL

1039 BROOK FOREST AVE 6.5 miles

1039 BROOK FOREST AVE
Shorewood, IL 60404
Categories: Shorewood IL

1000 S HAMILTON ST 6.8 miles

1000 S HAMILTON ST
LOCKPORT, IL 60441
Categories: LOCKPORT IL

621 E LINCOLN HWY 6.9 miles

621 E LINCOLN HWY
NEW LENOX, IL 60451
Categories: NEW LENOX IL

24441 W EAMES ST 7.1 miles

24441 W EAMES ST
CHANNAHON, IL 60410
Categories: CHANNAHON IL

16221 W 159th St 8.1 miles

16221 W 159th St
Lockport, IL 60441
Categories: Lockport IL

250 E MAPLE ST 8.8 miles

250 E MAPLE ST
NEW LENOX, IL 60451
Categories: NEW LENOX IL

On-Site ONLY 9.8 miles

On-Site ONLY
Plainfield, IL 60586
Categories: Plainfield IL

14330 S WILL COOK RD 9.8 miles

14330 S WILL COOK RD
HOMER GLEN, IL 60491
Categories: HOMER GLEN IL

603 W MONDAMIN ST 10.1 miles

603 W MONDAMIN ST
MINOOKA, IL 60447
Categories: MINOOKA IL

PO BOX 63 10.3 miles

PO BOX 63
MOKENA, IL 60448
Categories: MOKENA IL

27240 W SAXONY DR 10.8 miles

27240 W SAXONY DR
CHANNAHON, IL 60410
Categories: CHANNAHON IL

1280 WINDHAM PKWY 12.0 miles

1280 WINDHAM PKWY
ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446
Categories: ROMEOVILLE IL

21035 S LA GRANGE RD 12.1 miles

21035 S LA GRANGE RD
FRANKFORT, IL 60423
Categories: FRANKFORT IL

19070 EVERETT BLVD, UNIT 111 12.3 miles

19070 EVERETT BLVD, UNIT 111
MOKENA, IL 60448
Categories: MOKENA IL

10737 W. 165TH STREET 12.4 miles

10737 W. 165TH STREET
ORLAND PARK, IL 60467
Categories: ORLAND PARK IL

726 S WEBER RD 12.7 miles

726 S WEBER RD
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60490
Categories: BOLINGBROOK IL

24600 W 127TH ST 12.7 miles

24600 W 127TH ST
PLAINFIELD, IL 60585
Categories: PLAINFIELD IL

18210 LA GRANGE RD STE 110 13.1 miles

18210 LA GRANGE RD STE 110
TINLEY PARK, IL 60487
Categories: TINLEY PARK IL

24600 W 127th St Ste 310, Building B 13.1 miles

24600 W 127th St Ste 310, Building B
Plainfield, IL 60585
Categories: Plainfield IL

391 S BOLINGBROOK DR 13.6 miles

391 S BOLINGBROOK DR
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
Categories: BOLINGBROOK IL

13246 S ROUTE 59 STE 106 13.6 miles

13246 S ROUTE 59 STE 106
PLAINFIELD, IL 60585
Categories: PLAINFIELD IL

480 QUADRANGLE DR 13.7 miles

480 QUADRANGLE DR
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
Categories: BOLINGBROOK IL

9570 W 159TH ST STE A 14.1 miles

9570 W 159TH ST STE A
ORLAND PARK, IL 60467
Categories: ORLAND PARK IL

130 N WEBER RD STE 108 14.4 miles

130 N WEBER RD STE 108
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
Categories: BOLINGBROOK IL

484 W Boughton Rd, 15.0 miles

484 W Boughton Rd,
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Categories: Bolingbrook IL

14475 John Humphrey Dr Ste 100, 15.2 miles

14475 John Humphrey Dr Ste 100,
Orland Park, IL 60462
Categories: Orland Park IL

onsite for POH only 15.8 miles

onsite for POH only
ORLAND PARK, IL 60462
Categories: ORLAND PARK IL

3360 LACROSSE LN STE 110 16.0 miles

3360 LACROSSE LN STE 110
NAPERVILLE, IL 60564
Categories: NAPERVILLE IL

2272 W 95TH STREET, STE 100 16.1 miles

2272 W 95TH STREET, STE 100
NAPERVILLE, IL 60564
Categories: NAPERVILLE IL

17148 HARLEM AVE 16.1 miles

17148 HARLEM AVE
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
Categories: TINLEY PARK IL

6701 159TH ST OCC HEALTH 16.1 miles

6701 159TH ST OCC HEALTH
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
Categories: TINLEY PARK IL

16325 HARLEM AVE STE 110 16.6 miles

16325 HARLEM AVE STE 110
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
Categories: TINLEY PARK IL

25711 S Egyptian Trail 17.9 miles

25711 S Egyptian Trail
Monee, IL 60449
Categories: Monee IL

7530 Woodward Ave. Suite G, 18.0 miles

7530 Woodward Ave. Suite G,
Woodridge, IL 60517
Categories: Woodridge IL

7530 WOODWARD AVE 18.0 miles

7530 WOODWARD AVE
WOODRIDGE, IL 60517
Categories: WOODRIDGE IL

1190 S NAPER BLVD 18.1 miles

1190 S NAPER BLVD
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
Categories: NAPERVILLE IL

1220 HOBSON RD STE 220 18.2 miles

1220 HOBSON RD STE 220
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
Categories: NAPERVILLE IL

12255 S 80TH AVE 18.4 miles

12255 S 80TH AVE
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Categories: PALOS HEIGHTS IL

5775 E STATE HWY 113 18.4 miles

5775 E STATE HWY 113
COAL CITY, IL 60416
Categories: COAL CITY IL

611 DIVISION ST 18.5 miles

611 DIVISION ST
PEOTONE, IL 60468
Categories: PEOTONE IL

7421 S CASS AVE 18.9 miles

7421 S CASS AVE
DARIEN, IL 60561
Categories: DARIEN IL

7800 W College Dr, Room 1-W 18.9 miles

7800 W College Dr, Room 1-W
Palos Heights, IL 60463
Categories: Palos Heights IL

6300 KINGERY HWY STE 404 18.9 miles

6300 KINGERY HWY STE 404
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
Categories: WILLOWBROOK IL

2000 OGDEN AVE 19.0 miles

2000 OGDEN AVE
AURORA, IL 60504
Categories: AURORA IL

2088 Ogden Ave, Ste 240 19.0 miles

2088 Ogden Ave, Ste 240
Aurora, IL 60504
Categories: Aurora IL

ONSITE ONLY 19.1 miles

ONSITE ONLY
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
Categories: WILLOWBROOK IL

100 GORE RD STE H 19.1 miles

100 GORE RD STE H
MORRIS, IL 60450
Categories: MORRIS IL

801 S WASHINGTON ST 19.1 miles

801 S WASHINGTON ST
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
Categories: NAPERVILLE IL

18W125 RODGERS CT 19.1 miles

18W125 RODGERS CT
DARIEN, IL 60561
Categories: DARIEN IL

640 S Washington St Ste 140, 19.3 miles

640 S Washington St Ste 140,
Naperville, IL 60540
Categories: Naperville IL

4100 HEALTHWAY DR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICEES 19.4 miles

4100 HEALTHWAY DR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICEES
AURORA, IL 60504
Categories: AURORA IL

1955 RANDI DR 19.6 miles

1955 RANDI DR
AURORA, IL 60504
Categories: AURORA IL

1113 Fairview Ave, 19.9 miles

1113 Fairview Ave,
Westmont, IL 60559
Categories: Westmont IL

1851 DOUGLAS RD 20.0 miles

1851 DOUGLAS RD
MONTGOMERY, IL 60538
Categories: MONTGOMERY IL

19550 GOVERNORS HWY 20.2 miles

19550 GOVERNORS HWY
FLOSSMOOR, IL 60422
Categories: FLOSSMOOR IL

100 GORE RD STE H ATTN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH 20.2 miles

100 GORE RD STE H ATTN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
MORRIS, IL 60450
Categories: MORRIS IL

535 PLAINFIELD RD STE C 20.3 miles

535 PLAINFIELD RD STE C
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
Categories: WILLOWBROOK IL

19150 South Kedzie Avenue, Suite 101 20.3 miles

19150 South Kedzie Avenue, Suite 101
Flossmoor, IL 60422
Categories: Flossmoor IL

6701 US HIGHWAY 34 20.4 miles

6701 US HIGHWAY 34
OSWEGO, IL 60543
Categories: OSWEGO IL

3052 WEBER DR 20.5 miles

3052 WEBER DR
AURORA, IL 60502
Categories: AURORA IL

1020 E OGDEN AVE STE 208 20.8 miles

1020 E OGDEN AVE STE 208
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
Categories: NAPERVILLE IL

636 RAYMOND DR STE 102 20.8 miles

636 RAYMOND DR STE 102
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
Categories: NAPERVILLE IL

4742 CAL SAG RD 21.0 miles

4742 CAL SAG RD
CRESTWOOD, IL 60445
Categories: CRESTWOOD IL

16501 KEDZIE AVE 21.1 miles

16501 KEDZIE AVE
MARKHAM, IL 60428
Categories: MARKHAM IL

4800 W 129TH ST 21.4 miles

4800 W 129TH ST
ALSIP, IL 60803
Categories: ALSIP IL

1971 Gowdy Road 21.6 miles

1971 Gowdy Road
Naperville, IL 60563
Categories: Naperville IL

143 S LINCOLN AVE STE B 21.6 miles

143 S LINCOLN AVE STE B
AURORA, IL 60505
Categories: AURORA IL

151 S LINCOLN AVE 21.7 miles

151 S LINCOLN AVE
AURORA, IL 60505
Categories: AURORA IL

6555 WILLOW SPRINGS RD STE 6 21.7 miles

6555 WILLOW SPRINGS RD STE 6
LA GRANGE HIGHLANDS, IL 60525
Categories: LA GRANGE HIGHLANDS IL

5533 W 109TH ST STE 103 21.8 miles

5533 W 109TH ST STE 103
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
Categories: OAK LAWN IL

18665 DIXIE HWY 21.9 miles

18665 DIXIE HWY
HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
Categories: HOMEWOOD IL

1122 W VETERANS PKWY 22.1 miles

1122 W VETERANS PKWY
YORKVILLE, IL 60560
Categories: YORKVILLE IL

1100 W VETERANS PKWY 22.1 miles

1100 W VETERANS PKWY
YORKVILLE, IL 60560
Categories: YORKVILLE IL

8755 S HARLEM AVE 22.1 miles

8755 S HARLEM AVE
BRIDGEVIEW, IL 60455
Categories: BRIDGEVIEW IL

3301 N Ashland 22.2 miles

3301 N Ashland
Chicago, IL 60657
Categories: Chicago IL

6170 JOLIET RD 22.6 miles

6170 JOLIET RD
COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525
Categories: COUNTRYSIDE IL

534 CHESTNUT ST, STE 230 22.6 miles

534 CHESTNUT ST, STE 230
HINSDALE, IL 60521
Categories: HINSDALE IL

10837 S Cicero Ave Ste 310, 22.6 miles

10837 S Cicero Ave Ste 310,
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Categories: Oak Lawn IL

40 S CLAY ST STE 100E 22.7 miles

40 S CLAY ST STE 100E
HINSDALE, IL 60521
Categories: HINSDALE IL

5660 W 95TH ST 22.8 miles

5660 W 95TH ST
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
Categories: OAK LAWN IL

1423 CHICAGO RD 22.8 miles

1423 CHICAGO RD
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
Categories: CHICAGO HEIGHTS IL

9532 EAGLE WAY 22.8 miles

9532 EAGLE WAY
CHICAGO, IL 60678
Categories: CHICAGO IL

30 E 15TH ST STE 100 22.9 miles

30 E 15TH ST STE 100
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
Categories: CHICAGO HEIGHTS IL

15600 HONORE AVE 23.1 miles

15600 HONORE AVE
HARVEY, IL 60426
Categories: HARVEY IL

1100 W Veterans Pkwy, Suite 230 23.1 miles

1100 W Veterans Pkwy, Suite 230
Yorkville, IL 60560
Categories: Yorkville IL

5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD 23.4 miles

5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
Categories: LA GRANGE IL

13641 S ROUTE 59 23.4 miles

13641 S ROUTE 59
Plainfield, IL 60544
Categories: Plainfield IL

1870 W GALENA BLVD 23.8 miles

1870 W GALENA BLVD
AURORA, IL 60506
Categories: AURORA IL

2310 York St Ste 4A 23.8 miles

2310 York St Ste 4A
Blue Island, IL 60406
Categories: Blue Island IL

2635 Church Rd Ste 105 24.2 miles

2635 Church Rd Ste 105
Aurora, IL 60502
Categories: Aurora IL

2853 KIRK RD 24.4 miles

2853 KIRK RD
AURORA, IL 60502
Categories: AURORA IL

2340 S Highland Ave Ste 330, 24.5 miles

2340 S Highland Ave Ste 330,
Lombard, IL 60148
Categories: Lombard IL

175 E Bethel Dr, 24.7 miles

175 E Bethel Dr,
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
Categories: Bourbonnais IL

230 W JOHN CASEY RD 24.8 miles

230 W JOHN CASEY RD
BOURBONNAIS, IL 60914
Categories: BOURBONNAIS IL

6500 W 65TH ST 24.8 miles

6500 W 65TH ST
CHICAGO, IL 60638
Categories: CHICAGO IL

12647 S JUSTINE ST 24.9 miles

12647 S JUSTINE ST
CALUMET PARK, IL 60827
Categories: CALUMET PARK IL

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

Common Lab/Blood Tests Performed in Preston Heights, IL 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 Preston Heights, Illinois 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 Preston Heights, Illinois

A blood test performed in Preston Heights, IL 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 Preston Heights, Illinois

Our laboratory testing locations in Preston Heights, IL 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 Preston Heights, Illinois 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 Preston Heights, Illinois

Our local Preston Heights, Illinois 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: Preston Heights, Illinois

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,527 people, 875 households, and 655 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,691.4 people per square mile (654.8/km²). There were 930 housing units at an average density of 622.5/sq mi (241.0/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 30.99% White, 63.47% African American, 0.55% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.20% Pacific Islander, 2.77% from other races, and 1.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.42% of the population.

There were 875 households out of which 39.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% were married couples living together, 24.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.1% were non-families. 19.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.31.

In the CDP, the population was spread out with 32.1% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.3 males.

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Population (total): Population in 2010: 2,575.

Population (male): 1,340

Population (female): 1,235

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $998.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Preston Heights: 100.5 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (24.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 12.0% for Black residents, 34.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 35.8% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders:

Elevation: 605 feet

Land Area: 1.49 square miles.

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