Rosa, AL Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Median Age: 37.0 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $911.

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 13.2%

Poverty (breakdown): (14.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents)

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 35121

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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
Rosa, AL

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

1000 LINCOLN AVE STE B 3.4 miles

1000 LINCOLN AVE STE B
ONEONTA, AL 35121
Categories: ONEONTA AL

203 SHIRLEY ST 3.5 miles

203 SHIRLEY ST
ONEONTA, AL 35121
Categories: ONEONTA AL

150 GILBREATH DR 4.0 miles

150 GILBREATH DR
ONEONTA, AL 35121
Categories: ONEONTA AL

3259 AL HIGHWAY 157 STE D 21.0 miles

3259 AL HIGHWAY 157 STE D
CULLMAN, AL 35058
Categories: CULLMAN AL

1912 AL HIGHWAY 157 21.3 miles

1912 AL HIGHWAY 157
CULLMAN, AL 35058
Categories: CULLMAN AL

1942 AL HIGHWAY 157 21.3 miles

1942 AL HIGHWAY 157
CULLMAN, AL 35058
Categories: CULLMAN AL

1910 CHEROKEE AVE SW 22.0 miles

1910 CHEROKEE AVE SW
CULLMAN, AL 35055
Categories: CULLMAN AL

1841 Cherokee Ave SW 22.0 miles

1841 Cherokee Ave SW
Cullman, AL 35055
Categories: Cullman AL

1908 CHEROKEE AVE SW 22.0 miles

1908 CHEROKEE AVE SW
CULLMAN, AL 35055
Categories: CULLMAN AL

1900 MAIN AVE SW 22.3 miles

1900 MAIN AVE SW
CULLMAN, AL 35055
Categories: CULLMAN AL

4360 MAIN ST 22.9 miles

4360 MAIN ST
PINSON, AL 35126
Categories: PINSON AL

1890 AL HWY 157 POB II #202B 23.0 miles

1890 AL HWY 157 POB II #202B
CULLMAN, AL 35058
Categories: CULLMAN AL

117 2ND AVE SE 23.0 miles

117 2ND AVE SE
CULLMAN, AL 35055
Categories: CULLMAN AL

1170 N MAIN ST 24.0 miles

1170 N MAIN ST
ARAB, AL 35016
Categories: ARAB AL

3151 CREWS LANE 24.8 miles

3151 CREWS LANE
LINCOLN, AL 35096
Categories: LINCOLN AL

5890 VALLEY RD STE 200 25.2 miles

5890 VALLEY RD STE 200
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

9511 US HIGHWAY 431 25.8 miles

9511 US HIGHWAY 431
ALBERTVILLE, AL 35950
Categories: ALBERTVILLE AL

3442 US HIGHWAY 431 26.0 miles

3442 US HIGHWAY 431
ALBERTVILLE, AL 35950
Categories: ALBERTVILLE AL

604 SMITH RD 26.1 miles

604 SMITH RD
ALBERTVILLE, AL 35951
Categories: ALBERTVILLE AL

3206 W MEIGHAN BLVD 26.2 miles

3206 W MEIGHAN BLVD
GADSDEN, AL 35904
Categories: GADSDEN AL

5892 TRUSSVILLE CROSSING PKWY 26.5 miles

5892 TRUSSVILLE CROSSING PKWY
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

2337 HOMER CLAYTON DR 26.6 miles

2337 HOMER CLAYTON DR
GUNTERSVILLE, AL 35976
Categories: GUNTERSVILLE AL

2017 OBRIG AVE 26.6 miles

2017 OBRIG AVE
GUNTERSVILLE, AL 35976
Categories: GUNTERSVILLE AL

2701 MOODY PKWY 27.9 miles

2701 MOODY PKWY
MOODY, AL 35004
Categories: MOODY AL

2244 NORTH RD 28.0 miles

2244 NORTH RD
GARDENDALE, AL 35071
Categories: GARDENDALE AL

2108 RAINBOW DR 28.2 miles

2108 RAINBOW DR
GADSDEN, AL 35901
Categories: GADSDEN AL

48 MEDICAL PARK DR STE 250 28.8 miles

48 MEDICAL PARK DR STE 250
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

604 S 4TH ST 28.9 miles

604 S 4TH ST
GADSDEN, AL 35901
Categories: GADSDEN AL

302 S 4TH ST 29.0 miles

302 S 4TH ST
GADSDEN, AL 35901
Categories: GADSDEN AL

124 N 5TH ST 29.0 miles

124 N 5TH ST
GADSDEN, AL 35901
Categories: GADSDEN AL

20 Hazelwood Dr 29.3 miles

20 Hazelwood Dr
PELL CITY, AL 35125
Categories: PELL CITY AL

721 GADSDEN HWY 29.5 miles

721 GADSDEN HWY
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

70 PLAZA DR 29.6 miles

70 PLAZA DR
PELL CITY, AL 35125
Categories: PELL CITY AL

919 Odum Rd 29.7 miles

919 Odum Rd
GARDENDALE, AL 35071
Categories: GARDENDALE AL

307 E MEIGHAN BLVD 29.9 miles

307 E MEIGHAN BLVD
GADSDEN, AL 35903
Categories: GADSDEN AL

366 East Meighan Blvd 29.9 miles

366 East Meighan Blvd
Gadsden, AL 35903
Categories: Gadsden AL

9232 PARKWAY E 29.9 miles

9232 PARKWAY E
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35206
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

2811 DR JOHN HAYNES DR 30.1 miles

2811 DR JOHN HAYNES DR
PELL CITY, AL 35125
Categories: PELL CITY AL

1007 GOODYEAR AVE 30.9 miles

1007 GOODYEAR AVE
GADSDEN, AL 35903
Categories: GADSDEN AL

232 PARKWAY DR SW 31.1 miles

232 PARKWAY DR SW
LEEDS, AL 35094
Categories: LEEDS AL

2038 SPRINGDALE LN 31.5 miles

2038 SPRINGDALE LN
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35217
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

47344 US HIGHWAY 78 34.6 miles

47344 US HIGHWAY 78
LINCOLN, AL 35096
Categories: LINCOLN AL

800 MONTCLAIR RD 34.8 miles

800 MONTCLAIR RD
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35213
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

3001 27TH ST N 35.0 miles

3001 27TH ST N
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35207
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

3221 3RD AVE S 36.2 miles

3221 3RD AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35222
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

1664 FORESTDALE BLVD 36.6 miles

1664 FORESTDALE BLVD
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35214
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

2700 10TH AVE S BLDG 2 STE 103 36.9 miles

2700 10TH AVE S BLDG 2 STE 103
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

2124 4TH AVE S 37.1 miles

2124 4TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

1500 4TH AVE S 37.6 miles

1500 4TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

616 9TH ST S 38.2 miles

616 9TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

1201 11TH AVE S STE 100 38.2 miles

1201 11TH AVE S STE 100
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

2604 HWY 31 SOUTH 38.3 miles

2604 HWY 31 SOUTH
DECATUR, AL 35603
Categories: DECATUR AL

7 OFFICE PARK CIR 38.3 miles

7 OFFICE PARK CIR
MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35223
Categories: MOUNTAIN BROOK AL

1919 28TH AVE S STE 123 38.6 miles

1919 28TH AVE S STE 123
HOMEWOOD, AL 35209
Categories: HOMEWOOD AL

701 PRINCETON AVE SW 39.0 miles

701 PRINCETON AVE SW
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

833 PRINCETON AVE SW 39.1 miles

833 PRINCETON AVE SW
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

513 Brookwood Blvd, Suite 506, Brookwood Medical Plaza 39.4 miles

513 Brookwood Blvd, Suite 506, Brookwood Medical Plaza
Birmingham, AL 35209
Categories: Birmingham AL

2018 BROOKWOOD Medical Center Dr STE G2 39.6 miles

2018 BROOKWOOD Medical Center Dr STE G2
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

920 S 18th St Ste B 39.7 miles

920 S 18th St Ste B
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

201 PINE ST NW 39.8 miles

201 PINE ST NW
HARTSELLE, AL 35640
Categories: HARTSELLE AL

5410 HIGHWAY 280 STE 100 39.9 miles

5410 HIGHWAY 280 STE 100
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

101 MISSIONARY RDG STE 100 40.1 miles

101 MISSIONARY RDG STE 100
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

2757 GREEN SPRINGS HWY 40.2 miles

2757 GREEN SPRINGS HWY
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

200 MONTGOMERY HWY STE 100 40.3 miles

200 MONTGOMERY HWY STE 100
VESTAVIA, AL 35216
Categories: VESTAVIA AL

1 W LAKESHORE DR STE 301 41.3 miles

1 W LAKESHORE DR STE 301
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

1360 MONTGOMERY HWY STE 114 42.2 miles

1360 MONTGOMERY HWY STE 114
VESTAVIA, AL 35216
Categories: VESTAVIA AL

110 Oxmoor Ct 42.5 miles

110 Oxmoor Ct
Birmingham, AL 35209
Categories: Birmingham AL

3400 HIGHWAY 78 E STE 103 42.7 miles

3400 HIGHWAY 78 E STE 103
JASPER, AL 35501
Categories: JASPER AL

6554 AARON ARONOV DR 42.9 miles

6554 AARON ARONOV DR
FAIRFIELD, AL 35064
Categories: FAIRFIELD AL

3400 HIGHWAY 78 E 43.0 miles

3400 HIGHWAY 78 E
JASPER, AL 35501
Categories: JASPER AL

2708 HIGHWAY 78 E 43.3 miles

2708 HIGHWAY 78 E
JASPER, AL 35501
Categories: JASPER AL

153 NARROWS PKWY STE 202 43.7 miles

153 NARROWS PKWY STE 202
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

2201 N AIRPORT RD 44.2 miles

2201 N AIRPORT RD
JASPER, AL 35504
Categories: JASPER AL

151 NARROWS PKWY STE 110 44.2 miles

151 NARROWS PKWY STE 110
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

3321 LORNA RD STE 6 44.4 miles

3321 LORNA RD STE 6
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35216
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

1680 MONTGOMERY HWY 44.6 miles

1680 MONTGOMERY HWY
HOOVER, AL 35216
Categories: HOOVER AL

1678 MONTGOMERY HWY STE 104 44.7 miles

1678 MONTGOMERY HWY STE 104
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35216
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

604 STONE AVE 44.9 miles

604 STONE AVE
TALLADEGA, AL 35160
Categories: TALLADEGA AL

1800 BIRMINGHAM AVE 45.1 miles

1800 BIRMINGHAM AVE
JASPER, AL 35501
Categories: JASPER AL

2146 CENTENNIAL DR 45.1 miles

2146 CENTENNIAL DR
HOOVER, AL 35216
Categories: HOOVER AL

5569 GROVE BLVD STE 121 45.2 miles

5569 GROVE BLVD STE 121
HOOVER, AL 35226
Categories: HOOVER AL

803 North Street East 45.2 miles

803 North Street East
TALLADEGA, AL 35160
Categories: TALLADEGA AL

21 E 11TH ST 45.3 miles

21 E 11TH ST
ANNISTON, AL 36201
Categories: ANNISTON AL

1325 QUINTARD AVE 45.3 miles

1325 QUINTARD AVE
ANNISTON, AL 36201
Categories: ANNISTON AL

1412 LEIGHTON AVE 45.3 miles

1412 LEIGHTON AVE
ANNISTON, AL 36207
Categories: ANNISTON AL

901 Leighton Avenue Ste 302, 45.6 miles

901 Leighton Avenue Ste 302,
Anniston, AL 36207
Categories: Anniston AL

400 E 10TH ST 45.6 miles

400 E 10TH ST
ANNISTON, AL 36207
Categories: ANNISTON AL

620 QUINTARD DR 45.6 miles

620 QUINTARD DR
OXFORD, AL 36203
Categories: OXFORD AL

731 LEIGHTON AVE 45.7 miles

731 LEIGHTON AVE
ANNISTON, AL 36207
Categories: ANNISTON AL

2500 SOUTHLAKE PARK 46.1 miles

2500 SOUTHLAKE PARK
HOOVER, AL 35244
Categories: HOOVER AL

700 QUINTARD AVE 46.2 miles

700 QUINTARD AVE
ANNISTON, AL 36201
Categories: ANNISTON AL

7900 BAILEY COVE RD SE 46.3 miles

7900 BAILEY COVE RD SE
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35802
Categories: HUNTSVILLE AL

8151 WHITESBURG DR SE 46.3 miles

8151 WHITESBURG DR SE
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35802
Categories: HUNTSVILLE AL

410 SUTTON RD 46.3 miles

410 SUTTON RD
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35763
Categories: HUNTSVILLE AL

2753 HIGHWAY 195 46.4 miles

2753 HIGHWAY 195
JASPER, AL 35503
Categories: JASPER AL

6388 HIGHWAY 431 S STE 3 46.8 miles

6388 HIGHWAY 431 S STE 3
OWENS CROSS ROADS, AL 35763
Categories: OWENS CROSS ROADS AL

2828 US HWY 31 47.1 miles

2828 US HWY 31
DECATUR, AL 35603
Categories: DECATUR AL

7105 BAILEY CREEK CIR SE 47.2 miles

7105 BAILEY CREEK CIR SE
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35802
Categories: HUNTSVILLE AL

Via Nicolo de Conti 3 47.4 miles

Via Nicolo de Conti 3
Monselice, KS 35043
Categories: Monselice KS

2903 WALL TRIANA HWY SW 47.5 miles

2903 WALL TRIANA HWY SW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35824
Categories: HUNTSVILLE AL

6 ALLEN PKWY 47.8 miles

6 ALLEN PKWY
OXFORD, AL 36203
Categories: OXFORD AL

1707 HILLYER ROBINSON INDUSTRIAL PKWY S STE G 47.9 miles

1707 HILLYER ROBINSON INDUSTRIAL PKWY S STE G
OXFORD, AL 36203
Categories: OXFORD AL

1612 HAMRIC DR E STE 100 48.0 miles

1612 HAMRIC DR E STE 100
OXFORD, AL 36203
Categories: OXFORD AL

5540 HIGHWAY 431 S 48.4 miles

5540 HIGHWAY 431 S
BROWNSBORO, AL 35741
Categories: BROWNSBORO AL

501 MCGLATHERY LN SE 48.4 miles

501 MCGLATHERY LN SE
DECATUR, AL 35601
Categories: DECATUR AL

1 HOSPITAL DR SW 48.7 miles

1 HOSPITAL DR SW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Categories: HUNTSVILLE AL

333 WHITESPORT DR SW STE 202 48.7 miles

333 WHITESPORT DR SW STE 202
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Categories: HUNTSVILLE AL

250 Chateau Drive, Suite 120 48.8 miles

250 Chateau Drive, Suite 120
Huntsville, AL 35801
Categories: Huntsville AL

1501 7th St SE, 49.1 miles

1501 7th St SE,
Decatur, AL 35601
Categories: Decatur AL

1201 7TH ST SE 49.2 miles

1201 7TH ST SE
DECATUR, AL 35601
Categories: DECATUR AL

9238 MADISON BLVD STE 200 49.3 miles

9238 MADISON BLVD STE 200
MADISON, AL 35758
Categories: MADISON AL

1508 S BROAD ST STE 200 49.3 miles

1508 S BROAD ST STE 200
SCOTTSBORO, AL 35768
Categories: SCOTTSBORO AL

1813 BELTLINE RD SW 49.5 miles

1813 BELTLINE RD SW
DECATUR, AL 35601
Categories: DECATUR AL

34011 US HIGHWAY 280 49.9 miles

34011 US HIGHWAY 280
CHILDERSBURG, AL 35044
Categories: CHILDERSBURG AL

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

Common Lab/Blood Tests Performed in Rosa, AL 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 Rosa, Alabama 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 Rosa, Alabama

A blood test performed in Rosa, AL 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 Rosa, Alabama

Our laboratory testing locations in Rosa, AL 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 Rosa, Alabama 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 Rosa, Alabama

Our local Rosa, Alabama 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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Median Age: 37.0 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $911.

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 13.2%

Poverty (breakdown): (14.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents)

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 35121

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