Laboratory/Blood Testing Centers
Valley Springs, CA
Lab/Blood Testing Centers
Valley Springs, CA
Accredited Drug Testing in Valley Springs, California provides confidential laboratory analyzed testing services at our Valley Springs, CA 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 Valley Springs, California and the surrounding areas. Same day service is available and most testing centers in the Valley Springs, CA area are within minutes of your home or office.
3161 WALNUT AVE 0.6 miles
FREMONT, CA 94538
2147 MOWRY AVE STE C1 0.8 miles
FREMONT, CA 94538
2000 MOWRY AVE 0.9 miles
FREMONT, CA 94538
39180 FARWELL DR STE 231 1.2 miles
FREMONT, CA 94538
556 Mowry Avenue, Suite 103 1.6 miles
Fremont, CA 94536
5763 STEVENSON BLVD 1.8 miles
NEWARK, CA 94560
42650 CHRISTY ST 2.5 miles
FREMONT, CA 94538
3225 SELDON CT 3.1 miles
FREMONT, CA 94539
35500 DUMBARTON CT 3.5 miles
NEWARK, CA 94560
39400 Padeo Padre Pkwy Mission Bldg 3.7 miles
Fremont, CA 94538
33560 ALVARADO NILES RD 3.9 miles
UNION CITY, CA 94587
33077 ALVARADO NILES RD 4.3 miles
UNION CITY, CA 94587
46305 WARM SPRINGS BLVD 5.1 miles
FREMONT, CA 94539
46752 MISSION BLVD STE A 5.2 miles
FREMONT, CA 94539
46690 MOHAVE DR 5.2 miles
FREMONT, CA 94539
3555 WHIPPLE RD 6.5 miles
UNION CITY, CA 94587
29000 HESPERIAN BLVD 7.1 miles
HAYWARD, CA 94545
27200 CALAROGA AVE 8.0 miles
HAYWARD, CA 94545
26250 INDUSTRIAL BLVD STE 32 8.9 miles
HAYWARD, CA 94545
24326 MISSION BLVD STE 3 9.4 miles
HAYWARD, CA 94544
315 S ABBOTT AVE 9.4 miles
MILPITAS, CA 95035
700 E CALAVERAS BLVD 9.5 miles
MILPITAS, CA 95035
5720 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 110 10.4 miles
Pleasanton, CA 94588
7601 STONERIDGE DR FL 1 10.4 miles
PLEASANTON, CA 94588
1717 S MAIN ST 10.9 miles
MILPITAS, CA 95035
4847 HOPYARD RD STE 4-424 11.0 miles
PLEASANTON, CA 94588
5635 W LAS POSITAS BLVD 11.0 miles
PLEASANTON, CA 94588
2324 SANTA RITA RD STE 4 11.1 miles
PLEASANTON, CA 94566
3200 BUSCH RD 11.2 miles
PLEASANTON, CA 94566
2224 DELUCCHI DR 11.4 miles
PLEASANTON, CA 94588
7667 AMADOR VALLEY BLVD 11.4 miles
DUBLIN, CA 94568
3128 SANTA RITA RD 11.5 miles
PLEASANTON, CA 94566
20400 Lake Chabot Rd Ste 101, 11.5 miles
Castro Valley, CA 94546
1195 E ARQUES AVE BLDG 1 11.6 miles
SUNNYVALE, CA 94085
1910 N Capitol Ave 11.6 miles
San Jose, CA 95132
2737 WALSH AVE 12.0 miles
SANTA CLARA, CA 95051
795 EL CAMINO REAL 12.1 miles
PALO ALTO, CA 94301
2290 W EL CAMINO REAL STE 4 12.3 miles
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040
988 WALSH AVE 12.5 miles
SANTA CLARA, CA 95050
573 W EL CAMINO REAL 12.5 miles
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040
901 W EL CAMINO REAL 12.6 miles
SUNNYVALE, CA 94087
4000 DUBLIN BLVD STE 150 12.7 miles
DUBLIN, CA 94568
300 PASTEUR DR 13.0 miles
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
1400 VETERANS BLVD FL 1 13.3 miles
REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063
2500 GRANT RD 13.4 miles
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040
1825 CIVIC CENTER DR STE 7 13.4 miles
SANTA CLARA, CA 95050
2 TERMINAL 13.8 miles
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94128
877 W Fremont Avenue, Ste H-2 13.9 miles
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
13939 E 14TH ST 14.1 miles
SAN LEANDRO, CA 94578
1400 COLEMAN AVE STE F13 STE F-13 14.3 miles
SANTA CLARA, CA 95050
1133 E STANLEY BLVD Ste 151 14.5 miles
LIVERMORE, CA 94550
1111 E STANLEY BLVD 14.5 miles
LIVERMORE, CA 94550
2587 MERCED ST 14.5 miles
SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577
1098 FOSTER CITY BLVD, STE 102 14.7 miles
FOSTER CITY, CA 94404
2375 Montpelier Dr, Ste 20 14.8 miles
San Jose, CA 95116
266 N JACKSON AVE STE 4 14.8 miles
SAN JOSE, CA 95116
1100 Laurel Street, Suite F 14.9 miles
San Carlos, CA 94070
125 SHOREWAY RD STE A 15.1 miles
SAN CARLOS, CA 94070
170 ALAMEDA DE LAS PULGAS 15.3 miles
REDWOOD CITY, CA 94062
2105 FOREST AVE 15.5 miles
SAN JOSE, CA 95128
1555 DOOLITTLE DR STE 180 15.6 miles
SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577
123 Di Salvo Ave, Suite G 15.6 miles
San Jose, CA 95128
2301 CAMINO RAMON STE 108 15.8 miles
SAN RAMON, CA 94583
6001 NORRIS CANYON RD Ste 142 15.9 miles
SAN RAMON, CA 94583
5601 NORRIS CANYON RD STE 140 15.9 miles
SAN RAMON, CA 94583
15 TILLMAN AVE 15.9 miles
SAN JOSE, CA 95126
10050 BUBB RD STE 3 16.0 miles
CUPERTINO, CA 95014
242 MERIDIAN AVE STE C 16.0 miles
SAN JOSE, CA 95126
3000 LAS POSITAS RD 16.6 miles
LIVERMORE, CA 94551
5570 STOCKTON LOOP 16.7 miles
LIVERMORE, CA 94550
222 W 39TH AVE 17.1 miles
SAN MATEO, CA 94403
10050 N WOLFE RD Ste SW1-190 17.5 miles
CUPERTINO, CA 95014
1580 WINCHESTER BLVD STE 202 17.6 miles
CAMPBELL, CA 95008
7901 OAKPORT ST STE 4950 2ND FLOOR 17.7 miles
OAKLAND, CA 94621
7817 OAKPORT ST 17.8 miles
OAKLAND, CA 94621
401 ROLAND WAY STE 205 17.8 miles
OAKLAND, CA 94621
1893 MONTEREY HWY STE 200 18.0 miles
SAN JOSE, CA 95112
1901 MONTEREY HWY STE 10 18.0 miles
SAN JOSE, CA 95112
2435 S KING RD STE 60 18.1 miles
SAN JOSE, CA 95122
60 N EL CAMINO REAL 18.1 miles
SAN MATEO, CA 94401
2724 Aborn Road 19.4 miles
San Jose, CA 95121
3162 NEWBERRY DR ste G 19.9 miles
SAN JOSE, CA 95118
3880 S BASCOM AVE ste 109 20.1 miles
SAN JOSE, CA 95124
3880 S BASCOM AVE STE 112 20.1 miles
SAN JOSE, CA 95124
2421 ENCINAL AVE STE A 20.3 miles
ALAMEDA, CA 94501
2581 Samaritan Drive, Suite 108 20.5 miles
San Jose, CA 95124
2111 Whitehall Place, Suite D 20.6 miles
Alameda, CA 94501
1860 EL CAMINO REAL STE 400 21.5 miles
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
1663 ROLLINS RD 21.8 miles
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
1501 TROUSDALE DR 21.8 miles
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
554 BLOSSOM HILL RD 22.1 miles
SAN JOSE, CA 95123
25, Via Luigi Pirandello 22.5 miles
Pedara, Catania, KS 95030
384 EMBARCADERO W 23.2 miles
OAKLAND, CA 94607
1700 BROADWAY STE 310 23.6 miles
OAKLAND, CA 94612
1517 GRAND AVE 23.6 miles
PIEDMONT, CA 94611
275 HOSPITAL PKWY FL 5 23.7 miles
SAN JOSE, CA 95119
4069 PIEDMONT AVE STE 910 24.0 miles
OAKLAND, CA 94611
3300 WEBSTER ST, STE 1110 24.0 miles
OAKLAND, CA 94609
350 HAWTHORNE AVE 24.1 miles
OAKLAND, CA 94609
1425 S MAIN ST 24.1 miles
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
3701 BROADWAY FL 5 24.1 miles
OAKLAND, CA 94611
3 S LINDEN AVE 24.2 miles
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080
801 TRAEGER AVE Ste 212 24.4 miles
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
SFIA Terminal 2 24.8 miles
San Francisco, CA 94125
On-site only 24.9 miles
San Francisco, CA 94124
Testing services include physician referral, collection of the specimen, complete laboratory analysis and confidential and secure result reporting.
Common Lab/Blood Tests Performed in Valley Springs, CA 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 Valley Springs, California 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 Valley Springs, California
A blood test performed in Valley Springs, CA 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 Valley Springs, California
Our laboratory testing locations in Valley Springs, CA 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 Valley Springs, California 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 Valley Springs, California
Our local Valley Springs, California 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: Valley Springs, California
Valley Springs (formerly, Spring Valley and Valley Spring) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Calaveras County, California, United States. The population was 3,553 at the 2010 census, up from 2,560 at the 2000 census. The town is located at the intersection of State Route 12 and Route 26. It is registered as California Historical Landmark #251.
In 1885 the San Joaquin and Sierra Nevada Railroad completed a narrow-gauge railroad from Brack's Landing to Valley Springs. There was an old train station known as "Kokines station".[citation needed] The line eventually became the property of Southern Pacific Railroad, and a standard-gauge line into Valley Springs was substituted.
The 2010 United States Census reported that Valley Springs had a population of 3,553. The population density was 359.8 people per square mile (138.9/km²). The racial makeup of Valley Springs was 3,047 (85.8%) White, 35 (1.0%) African American, 39 (1.1%) Native American, 70 (2.0%) Asian, 6 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 179 (5.0%) from other races, and 177 (5.0%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 454 persons (12.8%).