Laboratory/Blood Testing Centers
River Forest, IL
Lab/Blood Testing Centers
River Forest, IL
Accredited Drug Testing in River Forest, Illinois provides confidential laboratory analyzed testing services at our River Forest, 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 River Forest, Illinois and the surrounding areas. Same day service is available and most testing centers in the River Forest, IL area are within minutes of your home or office.
7230 W NORTH AVE STE 106B 1.1 miles
ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707
610 S Maple Ave, Ste 5800 1.5 miles
Oak Park, IL 60304
537 N HARVEY AVE 1.7 miles
OAK PARK, IL 60302
2333 N HARLEM AVE STE 100 1.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60707
1225 W LAKE ST STE 101 1.8 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
413 S HARVEY AVE 2.0 miles
OAK PARK, IL 60302
Fitness Department, 2.2 miles
Melrose Park, IL 60101
7107 W BELMONT AVE 2.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60634
2615 HARRISON ST 3.3 miles
BELLWOOD, IL 60104
7222 W CERMAK RD 3.3 miles
NORTH RIVERSIDE, IL 60546
3101 N HARLEM AVE LOWER LEVEL 3.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60634
1983 N MANNHEIM RD 3.7 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
10137 GRAND AVE 4.0 miles
FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131
5601 W CERMAK RD 4.1 miles
CICERO, IL 60804
4830 N Cumberland Ave Ste 9 4.9 miles
Norridge, IL 60706
4900 N CUMBERLAND AVE 5.0 miles
NORRIDGE, IL 60706
4126 N Milwaukee Ave, 5.2 miles
Chicago, IL 60641
4211 N CICERO AVE 5.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60641
4200 MANNHEIM RD 5.4 miles
SCHILLER PARK, IL 60176
4757 W MONTROSE AVE 5.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60641
2450 WOLF RD STE I 5.8 miles
WESTCHESTER, IL 60154
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE 5.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60622
7742 W HIGGINS RD 6.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60631
125 N LA GRANGE RD 6.1 miles
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
1200 S YORK RD Center for Health 6.5 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
565 N YORK ST 6.6 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
6191 N CANFIELD AVE 6.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60631
1431 N Western Ave Ste 137, 6.6 miles
Chicago, IL 60622
835 S WOLCOTT AVE STE E144 6.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60612
155 E BRUSH HILL RD 6.9 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
321 W LAKE ST STE C 7.1 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
1520 N DAMEN AVE 7.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60622
4801 W Peterson Ave Ste 205, 7.2 miles
Chicago, IL 60646
O'Hare International Airport Terminal 2 7.2 miles
Chicago, IL 60666
533 W North Ave, LL Suite 50 7.6 miles
Elmhurst, IL 60126
2400 N. Ashland Ave Suite 100 7.7 miles
Chicago, IL 60614
1240 IL ROUTE 83 7.8 miles
BENSENVILLE, IL 60106
5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD 7.9 miles
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
1230 W LAKE ST 8.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60607
4940 S CICERO AVE 8.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60638
1030 W CHICAGO AVE 8.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60642
311 N ABERDEEN ST STE 100B 8.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60607
REMIT ONLY: DEPT 77-6478 8.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60678
75 REMITTANCE DR STE 1660 8.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60675
5961 N LINCOLN AVE UNIT 2 8.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60659
1460 N Halsted St Ste 201, 8.5 miles
Chicago, IL 60642
5525 S PULASKI RD FL 3 8.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60629
3145 S ASHLAND AVE STE 110 8.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60608
6500 W 65TH ST 8.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60638
9532 EAGLE WAY 8.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60678
6170 JOLIET RD 8.8 miles
COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525
3316 S ASHLAND AVE 8.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60608
3000 N. Halsted, Suite 604 8.9 miles
Chicago, IL 60657
614 W MONROE ST 8.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60661
600 W ADAMS ST 8.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60661
2361 Reliable Parkway 9.1 miles
Chicago, IL 60686
2393 Reliable Parkway 9.1 miles
Chicago, IL 60686
2868 N BROADWAY ST 9.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60657
40 S CLAY ST STE 100E 9.1 miles
HINSDALE, IL 60521
8125 RIVER DR STE 102 9.1 miles
MORTON GROVE, IL 60053
2300 W PETERSON AVE 9.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60659
5015 W 65TH ST 9.2 miles
BEDFORD PARK, IL 60638
219 W CHICAGO AVE 9.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60654
534 CHESTNUT ST, STE 230 9.3 miles
HINSDALE, IL 60521
300 W ADAMS ST STE 835 9.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60606
2800 N Sheridan Rd Ste G1, 9.3 miles
Chicago, IL 60657
36 W RANDOLPH ST STE 705 9.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60601
639 W NORTH AVE 9.5 miles
VILLA PARK, IL 60181
6555 WILLOW SPRINGS RD STE 6 9.6 miles
LA GRANGE HIGHLANDS, IL 60525
111 N Wabash Ave Ste 1514, 9.7 miles
Chicago, IL 60602
55 E WASHINGTON ST STE 2500 9.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60602
303 W LAKE ST 9.8 miles
ADDISON, IL 60101
811 S STATE ST STE B 9.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60605
676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 900 9.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60611
300 E RANDOLPH ST CL404 9.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60601
233 E ERIE ST STE 602 9.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60611
6449 DEMPSTER ST 10.0 miles
MORTON GROVE, IL 60053
1600 Dempster St Ste 218, 10.0 miles
Park Ridge, IL 60068
6140 N BROADWAY ST 10.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60660
2200 LANDMEIER RD STE 2200 10.4 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
2907 S WABASH AVE STE 100 10.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
3201 S WALLACE ST 10.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
2600 S Michigan Ave 10.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
129 W SAINT CHARLES RD 10.7 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
130 S MAIN ST 1ST FL IMMEDIATE CARE OCC HEALTH 10.8 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
2340 S Highland Ave Ste 330, 10.9 miles
Lombard, IL 60148
5709 S. Loomis Blvd 10.9 miles
Chicago, IL 60636
8630 W GOLF RD 10.9 miles
NILES, IL 60714
1830 JARVIS AVE 11.0 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
2929 S ELLIS AVE 11.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
650 W 51ST ST 11.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60609
1 KRAFT CT 11.2 miles
GLENVIEW, IL 60025
535 PLAINFIELD RD STE C 11.2 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
800 Austin St, East Tower Ste 457 11.4 miles
Evanston, IL 60202
4709 W. Golf, Suite 806 11.4 miles
Skokie, IL 60076
8755 S HARLEM AVE 11.5 miles
BRIDGEVIEW, IL 60455
100 N RIVER RD 11.5 miles
DES PLAINES, IL 60016
1339 W LAKE ST 11.6 miles
ADDISON, IL 60101
1060 S ELMHURST RD 12.1 miles
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
ONSITE ONLY 12.2 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
126 BIESTERFIELD RD 12.4 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
875 ROOSEVELT RD STE 200 12.4 miles
GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137
6300 KINGERY HWY STE 404 12.5 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
5660 W 95TH ST 12.6 miles
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
1113 Fairview Ave, 12.7 miles
Westmont, IL 60559
701 WINTHROP AVE 12.7 miles
GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL 60139
18W125 RODGERS CT 12.8 miles
DARIEN, IL 60561
2380 S ELMHURST RD 12.9 miles
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
303 E Army Trail Rd, Ste 111 12.9 miles
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
7421 S CASS AVE 13.0 miles
DARIEN, IL 60561
211 E ARMY TRAIL RD 13.1 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
273 E ARMY TRAIL RD 13.1 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
5841 S MARYLAND AVE 13.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60637
1214 Brownwood Ste B 13.2 miles
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
3317 W 95TH ST LOWR LEVEL STE 5 13.4 miles
EVERGREEN PARK, IL 60805
2591 Compass Rd Ste 110, 13.8 miles
Glenview, IL 60026
2601 COMPASS RD, STE 130 13.8 miles
GLENVIEW NAS, IL 60026
2150 PFINGSTEN RD STE 3000 13.9 miles
GLENVIEW, IL 60026
2150 PFINGSTEN RD 13.9 miles
GLENVIEW, IL 60026
5533 W 109TH ST STE 103 14.4 miles
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
10837 S Cicero Ave Ste 310, 14.5 miles
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
3040 SOUTHCREEK LANE 14.5 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
113 W LAKE ST 14.6 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
605 W CENTRAL RD STE 101 14.7 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
800 W CENTRAL RD 14.9 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
1375 E SCHAUMBURG RD 15.0 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194
1100 W. Central Rd., Suite 402 15.0 miles
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
7530 WOODWARD AVE 15.1 miles
WOODRIDGE, IL 60517
7530 Woodward Ave. Suite G, 15.2 miles
Woodridge, IL 60517
7800 W College Dr, Room 1-W 15.4 miles
Palos Heights, IL 60463
1974 E 73RD ST 15.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60649
10242 S VINCENNES AVE 15.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60643
1734 W 105TH ST 15.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60643
12255 S 80TH AVE 15.8 miles
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
8751 S Greenwood Ave Ste 106, 15.9 miles
Chicago, IL 60619
519 S ROSELLE RD 16.0 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60193
245 S GARY AVE STE 101 16.0 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
121 SOUTH WILKE RD, #405 16.0 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
471 W Army Trail Rd Ste 101, 16.1 miles
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
808 E Woodfield Rd Ste 400, 16.1 miles
Schaumburg, IL 60173
3060 W SALT CREEK LN STE 110 17.1 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
900 E 103RD ST 17.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60628
902 W DUNDEE RD RIDGE PLAZA 17.1 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004
605 ACADEMY DR 17.2 miles
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
4800 W 129TH ST 17.3 miles
ALSIP, IL 60803
4742 CAL SAG RD 17.4 miles
CRESTWOOD, IL 60445
544A W DUNDEE RD 17.5 miles
WHEELING, IL 60090
306 ERA DR 17.6 miles
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
361 W GOLF RD 17.6 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60195
1545 HICKS RD 17.7 miles
ROLLING MEADOWS, IL 60008
1020 E OGDEN AVE STE 208 17.9 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
12647 S JUSTINE ST 18.0 miles
CALUMET PARK, IL 60827
2310 York St Ste 4A 18.0 miles
Blue Island, IL 60406
4949 EUCLID AVE 18.1 miles
PALATINE, IL 60067
1515 E LAKE ST STE 100 18.1 miles
HANOVER PARK, IL 60133
1190 S NAPER BLVD 18.5 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
50 S NORTHWEST HWY 18.5 miles
PALATINE, IL 60074
1220 HOBSON RD STE 220 18.6 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
12942 S CARPENTER ST 18.6 miles
CALUMET PARK, IL 60827
14475 John Humphrey Dr Ste 100, 18.8 miles
Orland Park, IL 60462
onsite for POH only 18.9 miles
ORLAND PARK, IL 60462
130 N WEBER RD STE 108 19.1 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
484 W Boughton Rd, 19.2 miles
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
15 S MCHENRY RD 19.3 miles
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089
371 West Northwest Highway 19.3 miles
Palatine, IL 60067
801 S WASHINGTON ST 19.4 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
640 S Washington St Ste 140, 19.4 miles
Naperville, IL 60540
391 S BOLINGBROOK DR 19.5 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
480 QUADRANGLE DR 19.7 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
337 W. Northwest Highway, 19.8 miles
Palatine, IL 60067
1450 Busch Pkwy, 19.9 miles
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
770 E Dundee Rd 19.9 miles
Palatine, IL 60074
2334A W HIGGINS RD 20.0 miles
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60195
1555 BARRINGTON RD 20.1 miles
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169
2500 W Higgins Rd Ste 460, 20.3 miles
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
141 E. IRVING PARK ROAD 20.3 miles
STREAMWOOD, IL 60107
9570 W 159TH ST STE A 20.6 miles
ORLAND PARK, IL 60467
636 RAYMOND DR STE 102 20.6 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
1411 MCHENRY RD STE 103 21.0 miles
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089
16325 HARLEM AVE STE 110 21.0 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
1971 Gowdy Road 21.4 miles
Naperville, IL 60563
10737 W. 165TH STREET 21.5 miles
ORLAND PARK, IL 60467
15600 HONORE AVE 21.6 miles
HARVEY, IL 60426
14330 S WILL COOK RD 21.8 miles
HOMER GLEN, IL 60491
17148 HARLEM AVE 22.0 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
16501 KEDZIE AVE 22.1 miles
MARKHAM, IL 60428
6701 159TH ST OCC HEALTH 22.5 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
18210 LA GRANGE RD STE 110 22.7 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60487
1280 WINDHAM PKWY 22.8 miles
ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446
16221 W 159th St 23.1 miles
Lockport, IL 60441
726 S WEBER RD 23.3 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60490
3831 S HOHMAN AVE 23.3 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46327
2272 W 95TH STREET, STE 100 23.4 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60564
16246 PRINCE DR 23.6 miles
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473
4020 S CALUMET AVE 23.7 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46320
3052 WEBER DR 23.8 miles
AURORA, IL 60502
2900 FOXFIELD RD STE 100 24.1 miles
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60174
3360 LACROSSE LN STE 110 24.2 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60564
117 S COOK ST STE 306 24.2 miles
BARRINGTON, IL 60010
4100 HEALTHWAY DR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICEES 24.2 miles
AURORA, IL 60504
565 Lakeview Pkwy Ste 100, 24.4 miles
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
19070 EVERETT BLVD, UNIT 111 24.5 miles
MOKENA, IL 60448
3333 BEVERLY RD 24.5 miles
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
2853 KIRK RD 24.7 miles
AURORA, IL 60502
350 Surryse Rd, 24.7 miles
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
5500 Hohman Ave Ste 1D 24.7 miles
Hammond, IN 46320
525 TYLER RD STE J 24.8 miles
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60174
1000 S HAMILTON ST 24.8 miles
LOCKPORT, IL 60441
250 E MAPLE ST 24.8 miles
NEW LENOX, IL 60451
6 E PHILLIP RD 24.9 miles
VERNON HILLS, IL 60061
1595 VALENCIA CT 25.0 miles
CALUMET CITY, IL 60409
2635 Church Rd Ste 105 25.0 miles
Aurora, IL 60502
Testing services include physician referral, collection of the specimen, complete laboratory analysis and confidential and secure result reporting.
Common Lab/Blood Tests Performed in River Forest, 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 River Forest, 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 River Forest, Illinois
A blood test performed in River Forest, 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 River Forest, Illinois
Our laboratory testing locations in River Forest, 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 River Forest, 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 River Forest, Illinois
Our local River Forest, 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
- 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: River Forest, Illinois
River Forest is a suburban village adjacent to Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, U.S. Two universities make their home in River Forest, Dominican University and Concordia University Chicago. The village is closely tied to the larger neighboring community of Oak Park. There are significant architectural designs located in River Forest such as the Winslow House by Frank Lloyd Wright. The population of the village was 11,172 at the 2010 census.
According to the 2010 census, River Forest has a total area of 2.482 square miles (6.43 km2), of which 2.48 square miles (6.42 km2) (or 99.92%) is land and 0.002 square miles (0.01 km2) (or 0.08%) is water.
There are two public elementary schools, Lincoln Elementary School and Willard Elementary School, and one public middle school, Roosevelt Middle School. The elementary and middle schools are in River Forest Public Schools District 90. River Forest shares a high school with Oak Park, known as Oak Park and River Forest High School, located in Oak Park.