Laboratory/Blood Testing Centers
South Plainfield, NJ
Lab/Blood Testing Centers
South Plainfield, NJ
Accredited Drug Testing in South Plainfield, New Jersey provides confidential laboratory analyzed testing services at our South Plainfield, NJ 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 South Plainfield, New Jersey and the surrounding areas. Same day service is available and most testing centers in the South Plainfield, NJ area are within minutes of your home or office.
904 Oak Tree Ave, Ste K 1.3 miles
South Plainfield, NJ 7080
907 OAK TREE AVE STE H 1.3 miles
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 7080
2200 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE 1.5 miles
PISCATAWAY, NJ 8854
116 CORPORATE BLVD STE E 2.0 miles
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 7080
1080 STELTON RD 2.4 miles
PISCATAWAY, NJ 8854
259 TALMADGE RD 2.7 miles
EDISON, NJ 8817
16 ETHEL RD 2.9 miles
EDISON, NJ 8817
1100 Centennial Ave 3.2 miles
Piscataway, NJ 8854
102 James Street, Suite 201 3.4 miles
Edison, NJ 8820
65 JAMES ST 3.7 miles
EDISON, NJ 8820
1569 US HIGHWAY 22 4.2 miles
WATCHUNG, NJ 7069
345 PLAINFIELD AVE STE 101 4.3 miles
EDISON, NJ 8817
1199 Amboy Ave, Store A-4 4.6 miles
Edison, NJ 8837
313 SOUTH AVE STE 104 4.6 miles
FANWOOD, NJ 7023
1200 GREEN ST 4.9 miles
ISELIN, NJ 8830
37 Mountain Blvd, Suite #5 5.0 miles
Warren, NJ 7059
135 RARITAN CENTER PKWY 5.8 miles
EDISON, NJ 8837
636 EASTON AVE 5.9 miles
SOMERSET, NJ 8873
92 Albany Street, Ground Floor 5.9 miles
New Brunswick, NJ 8901
189 Elm St, Lower Level 6.0 miles
Westfield, NJ 7090
14 EASTON AVE STE 128 6.0 miles
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 8901
100 COMMERCE PL 6.0 miles
CLARK, NJ 7066
141 MAIN ST 6.2 miles
SOUTH BOUND BROOK, NJ 8880
601 W UNION AVE 7.0 miles
BOUND BROOK, NJ 8805
370 CAMPUS DR 7.2 miles
SOMERSET, NJ 8873
601 West Union Avenue, 7.5 miles
Bound Brook, NJ 8805
1 WOODBRIDGE CTR STE 400 7.6 miles
WOODBRIDGE, NJ 7095
1025 W SAINT GEORGES AVE STE 1 8.1 miles
LINDEN, NJ 7036
49 Veronica Ave, Ste 203 8.4 miles
Somerset, NJ 8873
328 W SAINT GEORGES AVE 8.4 miles
LINDEN, NJ 7036
200 US HIGHWAY 22 8.8 miles
SPRINGFIELD, NJ 7081
90 US HIGHWAY 22 9.0 miles
SPRINGFIELD, NJ 7081
418 STATE ROUTE 18 9.2 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
406 MILLTOWN RD 9.6 miles
SPRINGFIELD, NJ 7081
835 ROOSEVELT AVE 9.6 miles
CARTERET, NJ 7008
7001 Amboy Rd, Tottenville Square Shopping Ce 10.1 miles
Staten Island, NY 10307
18 LYONS MALL 10.2 miles
BASKING RIDGE, NJ 7920
350 Grove St 10.2 miles
Bridgewater, NJ 8807
368 SPRING ST 10.4 miles
UNION, NJ 7083
711 E 1st Ave, Store #17 10.4 miles
Roselle, NJ 7203
2333 MORRIS AVE STE A12 10.7 miles
UNION, NJ 7083
1896 Morris Ave, 2nd Floor 11.1 miles
Union, NJ 7083
500 WESTFIELD AVE 11.1 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7208
2300 VAUXHALL RD 11.3 miles
UNION, NJ 7083
1020 Route 18, Unit 007 - Route 18 Shopping C 11.4 miles
East Brunswick, NJ 8816
619 CHETWOOD ST 11.5 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7202
225 MILLBURN AVE STE 303 11.6 miles
MILLBURN, NJ 7041
116 MILLBURN AVE STE 102 11.8 miles
MILLBURN, NJ 7041
358 ARDEN AVE 11.8 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10312
579 CRANBURY RD STE A 11.9 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
561 CRANBURY RD 11.9 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
69 FIRST AVE 12.0 miles
RARITAN, NJ 8869
14 RALEIGH CT 12.0 miles
BASKING RIDGE, NJ 7920
620 CRANBURY RD 12.0 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
2040 MILLBURN AVE STE 203 12.0 miles
MAPLEWOOD, NJ 7040
303 OMNI DR 12.1 miles
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ 8844
1110 SOUTH AVE Ste 306 12.5 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314
1 Anderson Rd, Ste 101, Lower Level Public Li 12.7 miles
Bernardsville, NJ 7924
2031 FOREST AVE , STES 12 & 13 13.0 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10303
595 DIVISION ST 13.1 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7201
180 BOYDEN AVE 13.1 miles
MAPLEWOOD, NJ 7040
3733 Richmond Avenue, 13.1 miles
Staten Island, NY 10312
77 CANON DR 13.2 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314
606 DOWD AVE 13.3 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7201
4855 Hylan Blvd, 13.3 miles
Staten Island, NY 10312
2960 Victory Boulevard 13.3 miles
Staten Island, NY 10314
4434 AMBOY RD 2ND FL 13.3 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10312
1085 CRANBURY SOUTH RIVER RD Ste 2 13.5 miles
JAMESBURG, NJ 8831
60 1ST ST 13.9 miles
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 7079
651 Willowbrook Road, 14.0 miles
Staten Island, NY 10314
101 Old Short Hills Road Suite 415 14.0 miles
West Orange, NJ 7052
3322 US HIGHWAY 22 STE 1101 14.4 miles
BRANCHBURG, NJ 8876
3322 US HIGHWAY 22 Building 1, Ste 1 14.4 miles
BRANCHBURG, NJ 8876
349 E Northfield Rd, Ste 203 14.5 miles
Livingston, NJ 7039
101 Madison Ave, Ste 101 14.6 miles
Morristown, NJ 7960
95 MADISON AVE STE 106 14.7 miles
MORRISTOWN, NJ 7960
3311 Hylan Blvd, 14.9 miles
Staten Island, NY 10306
240 PORT RICHMOND AVE 15.0 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10302
4105 US HIGHWAY 1 STE 1 15.1 miles
MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ 8852
340 AIRIS DR STE 203 15.1 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7114
339-1 AIRIS DR STE 205 15.1 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7114
6 FELLEN PL 15.2 miles
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ 8844
177 Avenue A, 15.2 miles
Bayonne, NJ 7002
31 NEW DORP LN 15.4 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306
78 Todt Hill Rd, Ste 109 15.5 miles
Staten Island, NY 10314
138 AVENUE C 15.6 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
375 MCCARTER HWY 15.6 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7114
294 NEW DORP LN 2ND FL 15.7 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306
2627 Hylan Boulevard, Building A 15.7 miles
Staten Island, NY 10306
325 STATE ROUTE 10 15.8 miles
EAST HANOVER, NJ 7936
333 Forsgate Drive, Ste 203 16.2 miles
Jamesburg, NJ 8831
221 CHESTNUT ST 16.3 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7105
2 CITY HALL PLZ STE 302 16.4 miles
RAHWAY, NJ 7065
704 N Beers St, 16.6 miles
Holmdel, NJ 7733
564 BROADWAY 16.6 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
1 Bethany Rd, Building 5, Suite 67 16.7 miles
Hazlet, NJ 7730
24 Commerce St, 4th floor, Suite 410 16.7 miles
Newark, NJ 7102
81 Randall Ave, 16.8 miles
Staten Island, NY 10301
2880 STATE ROUTE 35 16.9 miles
HAZLET, NJ 7730
On-site only 16.9 miles
Staten Island, NY 10304
2 CENTRE DR STE 400 16.9 miles
MONROE, NJ 8831
456 PROSPECT AVE 16.9 miles
WEST ORANGE, NJ 7052
1361 Hylan Blvd, 17.1 miles
Staten Island, NY 10305
209 LEFANTE WAY 17.2 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
880 AVENUE C 17.2 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
130 SPEEDWELL AVE 17.4 miles
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ 7950
450 BERGEN ST 17.6 miles
HARRISON, NJ 7029
444-450 BERGEN ST HARRISON PLAZA SHOPPING MALL 17.6 miles
HARRISON, NJ 7029
451-479 DOREMUS AVE 17.7 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7105
464 EAGLE ROCK AVE STE C 17.7 miles
WEST ORANGE, NJ 7052
10 COSTCO DR 18.0 miles
MONROE, NJ 8831
100 COMMONS WAY STE 160 18.4 miles
HOLMDEL, NJ 7733
1 GREENWOOD AVE STE 102 19.1 miles
MONTCLAIR, NJ 7042
50 Franklin Lane, Suite 202 19.3 miles
Manalapan, NJ 7726
148 PARSIPPANY RD STE 2 19.3 miles
PARSIPPANY, NJ 7054
601 Ewing St, Suite C-22 19.4 miles
Princeton, NJ 8540
49 Claremont Avenue, 19.4 miles
Montclair, NJ 7042
3 LIBERTY ST, Suite 1016 19.4 miles
PLAINSBORO, NJ 8536
200 US HIGHWAY 46 19.6 miles
PARSIPPANY, NJ 7054
5 PLAINSBORO RD STE 570 19.7 miles
PLAINSBORO, NJ 8536
891 TABOR RD 19.7 miles
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ 7950
190 BALDWIN RD 19.8 miles
PARSIPPANY, NJ 7054
1 Clara Maass Drive Cont Care Bldg 1st FL 19.8 miles
Belleville, NJ 7109
557 BROAD ST 19.8 miles
BLOOMFIELD, NJ 7003
50 Cherry Hill Rd, Ste 103 20.4 miles
Parsippany, NJ 7054
854 W SIDE AVE 20.5 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7306
7601 4th Avenue, 20.6 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11209
178 FLOYD ST 20.7 miles
BELLEVILLE, NJ 7109
2 KINGS HWY 20.7 miles
MIDDLETOWN, NJ 7748
195 US HIGHWAY 9 STE 213 20.8 miles
MANALAPAN, NJ 7726
400 STATE ROUTE 10 21.1 miles
RANDOLPH, NJ 7869
477 Route 10 East, Suite 203 21.1 miles
Randolph, NJ 7869
261 Monmouth Street 21.2 miles
Jersey City, NJ 7302
600 Pavonia Ave, 3rd floor 21.2 miles
Jersey City, NJ 7306
276 E Main St, 21.3 miles
Denville, NJ 7834
574 SUMMIT AVE 4th Floor 21.3 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7306
150 FAIRFIELD RD 21.3 miles
FAIRFIELD, NJ 7004
46 PARSIPPANY BLVD 21.6 miles
BOONTON, NJ 7005
3175 STATE ROUTE 10 Ste 500 21.7 miles
DENVILLE, NJ 7834
30 SEAVIEW DR 21.8 miles
SECAUCUS, NJ 7094
614 FRANKLIN AVE STE 101 21.8 miles
NUTLEY, NJ 7110
464 VALLEY BROOK AVE 22.0 miles
LYNDHURST, NJ 7071
31 TURNBERRY DR 22.2 miles
MANALAPAN, NJ 7726
1272 51st Street, 22.2 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11219
560 NEW YORK AVE 22.3 miles
LYNDHURST, NJ 7071
1355 BROAD ST 22.3 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7013
210 MEADOWLANDS PKWY 22.4 miles
SECAUCUS, NJ 7094
4420 13TH AVE 22.5 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11219
881 Allwood Rd, Suite 103 22.6 miles
Clifton, NJ 7012
42 BROADWAY STE 1900 22.6 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10004
522 CENTRAL AVE 22.6 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7307
338 W MAIN ST 22.6 miles
BOONTON, NJ 7005
65 BROADWAY SUITE 905 22.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10006
6413 BAY PARKWAY 22.7 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11204
65 BROADWAY STE 903 22.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10006
95 HUDSON ST 22.8 miles
HOBOKEN, NJ 7030
120 Atlantic Avenue, 23.1 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11201
456 5TH AVE 2ND FL 23.1 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
348 13th Street, Suite 102 23.1 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11215
418-420 5TH AVE 23.2 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
600 MOUNT PLEASANT AVE 23.2 miles
DOVER, NJ 7801
403 US HIGHWAY 202 23.2 miles
FLEMINGTON, NJ 8822
186 JORALEMON ST 5TH 23.4 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
264 1ST ST 23.4 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
50 COURT ST STE 1002 23.4 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
465 Ocean Parkway, Suite L3 23.4 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11218
100 LIVINGSTON ST 4TH FLOOR 23.4 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
146 Pierrepont Street, 23.4 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11201
1011 CLIFTON AVE STE 2C 23.5 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7013
66 SUNSET STRIP 23.5 miles
SUCCASUNNA, NJ 7876
17 Sylvan St, 23.5 miles
Rutherford, NJ 7070
139 Centre St, Suite 207, 23.6 miles
New York, NY 10013
149 STATE ROUTE 31 23.6 miles
FLEMINGTON, NJ 8822
On-site only 23.6 miles
Clifton, NJ 7013
309 Walter E Foran Blvd, 23.7 miles
Flemington, NJ 8822
2100 WESCOTT DR 23.7 miles
FLEMINGTON, NJ 8822
71 UNION AVE STE 103 23.7 miles
RUTHERFORD, NJ 7070
41 Elizabeth St, Suite 702 23.7 miles
New York, NY 10013
1 METROTECH CTR 23.7 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
1660 E 14th St, Ste LL2 23.8 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11229
1720 E 14TH ST UNIT M1 23.8 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11229
260 Mounts Corner Drive, 23.9 miles
Freehold, NJ 7728
501 STATE ROUTE 10 24.0 miles
LEDGEWOOD, NJ 7852
3311 SHORE PKWY APT 1A 24.0 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11235
3196 KENNEDY BLVD 2ND FL 24.0 miles
UNION CITY, NJ 7087
324 WEST 14TH ST 24.1 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10014
16 BROOKWOOD RD 24.1 miles
TOWACO, NJ 7082
1733 Sheepshead Bay Road, Suite 39 24.2 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11235
265 CHERRY ST 146 24.2 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10002
30 STATE ROUTE 34 N 24.2 miles
COLTS NECK, NJ 7722
240 Maple Ave, 24.4 miles
Red Bank, NJ 7701
400 E 26TH ST 24.5 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11226
500 UNION BLVD 24.5 miles
TOTOWA, NJ 7512
500 Union Blvd, 24.5 miles
Totowa, NJ 7512
495 IRON BRIDGE RD STE 7 24.5 miles
FREEHOLD, NJ 7728
225 US HIGHWAY 46 STE A 24.5 miles
TOTOWA, NJ 7512
202 W 23RD ST 24.6 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10011
3500 NOSTRAND AVE 24.7 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11229
22 W 23RD ST 2ND FL 24.8 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10010
4914-4922 Kennedy Blvd., Suite 206 24.8 miles
West New York, NJ 7093
1139 MAIN AVENUE 24.9 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7015
247 Third Ave, Ste 303 24.9 miles
New York, NY 10010
283 PIAGET AVE 25.0 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7011
Testing services include physician referral, collection of the specimen, complete laboratory analysis and confidential and secure result reporting.
Common Lab/Blood Tests Performed in South Plainfield, NJ 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 South Plainfield, New Jersey 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 South Plainfield, New Jersey
A blood test performed in South Plainfield, NJ 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 South Plainfield, New Jersey
Our laboratory testing locations in South Plainfield, NJ 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 South Plainfield, New Jersey 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 South Plainfield, New Jersey
Our local South Plainfield, New Jersey 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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South Plainfield is a borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 23,385, reflecting an increase of 1,575 (+7.2%) from the 21,810 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 1,321 (+6.4%) from the 20,489 counted in the 1990 Census.
South Plainfield was incorporated by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 12, 1926, from portions of Piscataway Township, based on the results of a referendum passed on April 6, 1926. The borough's name derives from Plainfield, which derived its name from a local estate or from its scenic location.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 8.361 square miles (21.653Â km2), including 8.327 square miles (21.566Â km2) of land and 0.034 square miles (0.087Â km2) of water (0.40%).