Laboratory/Blood Testing Centers
Willowbrook, CA
Lab/Blood Testing Centers
Willowbrook, CA
Accredited Drug Testing in Willowbrook, California provides confidential laboratory analyzed testing services at our Willowbrook, 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 Willowbrook, California and the surrounding areas. Same day service is available and most testing centers in the Willowbrook, CA area are within minutes of your home or office.
11152 S MAIN ST 1.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90061
15401 S MAIN ST 2.1 miles
GARDENA, CA 90248
2499 S WILMINGTON AVE 2.7 miles
COMPTON, CA 90220
3611 MLK Blvd STE 108 2.7 miles
LYNWOOD, CA 90262
16630 S BROADWAY ST 2.8 miles
GARDENA, CA 90248
1300 W 155TH ST STE 109 3.1 miles
GARDENA, CA 90247
2301 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 4.1 miles
HAWTHORNE, CA 90250
1149 W 190TH ST 4.5 miles
GARDENA, CA 90248
19301 S SANTA FE AVE Ste 120 4.6 miles
COMPTON, CA 90221
6529 SEVILLE AVE 4.7 miles
HUNTINGTON PARK, CA 90255
20401 AVALON BLVD STE C 4.8 miles
CARSON, CA 90746
5862 AVALON BLVD 5.0 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90003
455 E CARSON PLAZA DR 5.0 miles
CARSON, CA 90746
7300 ALONDRA BLVD STE 108 5.2 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
14619 PRAIRIE AVE 5.3 miles
LAWNDALE, CA 90260
11633 HAWTHORNE BLVD #215 5.7 miles
HAWTHORNE, CA 90250
16444 PARAMOUNT BLVD 5.9 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
16660 PARAMONT BLVD STE 102 6.0 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
4580 PACIFIC BLVD 6.1 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
4253 REDONDO BEACH BLVD 6.3 miles
LAWNDALE, CA 90260
9353 IMPERIAL HWY GARDEN MEDICAL OFFICE,3RD FLOOR 6.6 miles
DOWNEY, CA 90242
21081 S WESTERN AVE STE 150 6.7 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90501
3364 E SLAUSON AVE 6.8 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
3851 S SOTO ST 6.8 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
3688 S Soto St 6.8 miles
Vernon, CA 90058
1907 E WASHINGTON BLVD 7.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90021
3320 S HILL ST 7.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90007
11411 BROOKSHIRE AVE STE 408 7.2 miles
DOWNEY, CA 90241
23601 AVALON BLVD Ste 104 7.3 miles
CARSON, CA 90745
920 N NASH ST 7.6 miles
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
2476 S ATLANTIC BLVD 7.7 miles
COMMERCE, CA 90040
5205 Lakewood Blvd 7.8 miles
Lakewood, CA 90712
5203 LAKEWOOD BLVD 7.8 miles
LAKEWOOD, CA 90712
21320 HAWTHORNE BLVD STE 227 8.0 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90503
6033 W CENTURY BLVD STE 200 8.1 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
3430 GARFIELD AVE 8.1 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90040
4101 TORRANCE BLVD 8.1 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90503
390 N SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 1000 8.1 miles
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
5220 CLARK AVE STE 445 8.2 miles
LAKEWOOD, CA 90712
1700 E WALNUT AVE 8.2 miles
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
1400 S GRAND AVE STE 612 8.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90015
2776 PACIFIC AVE 8.3 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
6538 TELEGRAPH RD 8.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90040
9601 S SEPULVEDA BLVD 8.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
520 N Prospect Ave Ste 305, 8.4 miles
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
482 W WILLOW ST 8.5 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
2231 S WESTERN AVE 8.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90018
8930 S SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 200 8.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
8800 S SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 8 8.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
8726 S SEPULVEDA BLVD 8.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
2750 ATLANTIC AVE 8.6 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
5525 W SLAUSON AVE 8.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90056
8337 TELEGRAPH RD STE 104 8.8 miles
PICO RIVERA, CA 90660
3330 LOMITA BLVD 8.8 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90505
23441 Madison St Ste 300, 9.0 miles
Torrance, CA 90505
2101 MAGNOLIA AVE 9.0 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
420 E 3rd St Ste 802, 9.0 miles
Los Angeles, CA 90013
929 GEORGIA ST 9.0 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90015
124 N VIGNES ST 9.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
23441 MADISON ST.BLD8,STE 110 9.2 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90505
1313 W 8TH ST ste 100 9.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
25965 NORMANDIE AVE FL 1 9.4 miles
HARBOR CITY, CA 90710
333 S HOPE ST STE C145 9.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90071
1127 Wilshire Blvd Ste 203&204, 9.4 miles
Los Angeles, CA 90017
1225 WILSHIRE BLVD 9.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
132 S BEAUDRY AVE 9.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
1250 PACIFIC AVE 10.0 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90813
823 N BROADWAY 10.1 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
2131 W 3RD ST Ste 4 10.1 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90057
11817 TELEGRAPH RD 10.2 miles
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670
1050 LINDEN AVE Ste 887 10.2 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90813
169 S ALVARADO ST STE 101 10.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90057
3545 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 325 10.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010
2300 W BEVERLY BLVD 10.4 miles
MONTEBELLO, CA 90640
5971 VENICE BLVD FL 4 10.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90034
1720 TERMINO AVE 10.9 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90804
1703 TERMINO AVE, STE 102 10.9 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90804
12001 W WASHINGTON BLVD 11.1 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90066
309 W BEVERLY BLVD 11.2 miles
MONTEBELLO, CA 90640
12212 W WASHINGTON BLVD 11.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90066
5455 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1802 11.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90036
13440 IMPERIAL HWY 11.5 miles
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670
8512 Whitworth Dr 11.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90035
110 N LA BREA AVE 12.0 miles
INGLEWOOD, CA 90301
100 Oceangate, P245 12.1 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90802
On-site only 12.1 miles
Long Beach, CA 90802
12385 WASHINGTON BLVD 12.3 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90606
12401 WASHINGTON BLVD 12.4 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90602
8501 Wilshire Blvd Suite 305, 12.4 miles
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
1300 N VERMONT AVE 12.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
12462 PUTNAM ST ste 402 12.6 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90602
1294 W 6th St Ste 206, 12.6 miles
San Pedro, CA 90731
1360 W 6TH ST STE 190 12.6 miles
SAN PEDRO, CA 90732
1300 W 7TH ST 12.7 miles
SAN PEDRO, CA 90732
1253 VINE ST ste 19A 12.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90038
15330 VALLEY VIEW AVE STE 1 13.1 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
8700 BEVERLY BLVD 13.2 miles
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048
16700 VALLEY VIEW AVE STE 180 13.2 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
16702 VALLEY VIEW AVE 13.2 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
10861 CHERRY ST STE 202 13.2 miles
LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720
1300 N LA BREA AVE 13.3 miles
HOLLYWOOD, CA 90028
5451 LA PALMA AVE STE 24 13.3 miles
LA PALMA, CA 90623
40 CENTERPOINTE DR 13.3 miles
LA PALMA, CA 90623
11560 W PICO BLVD 13.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90064
100 S RAYMOND AVE 13.5 miles
ALHAMBRA, CA 91801
222 W EULALIA ST STE 101 14.5 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91204
15141 Whittier Blvd Ste 125, 14.6 miles
Whittier, CA 90603
1526 N EDGEMONT ST FL 1 14.7 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
940 E MAIN ST 14.9 miles
ALHAMBRA, CA 91801
11645 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 830 14.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90025
757 WESTWOOD PLZ 15.0 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90095
2121 SANTA MONICA BLVD 15.0 miles
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
1908 SANTA MONICA BLVD STE 5 15.0 miles
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
801 S Chevy Chase Dr Ste 50, 15.2 miles
Glendale, CA 91205
801 S CHEVY CHASE DR 15.2 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91205
11611 SAN VICENTE BLVD 15.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90049
12801 CROSSROADS PKWY S Ste 150 15.2 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91746
9350 FLAIR DR Ste 102 15.3 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91731
1250 16TH ST 15.3 miles
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
416 W LAS TUNAS DR, STE 204 15.4 miles
SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776
330 W. LAS TUNAS DR. STE 2 15.5 miles
SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776
209-1 Takashiho Yomitan Village 15.7 miles
SANTA MONICA, CA 90403
432 W BROADWAY 15.9 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91204
3144 SANTA ANITA AVE STE 205 15.9 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91733
50 ALESSANDRO PL. SUITE A10 15.9 miles
PASADENA, CA 91105
230 N MARYLAND AVE STE 110 16.0 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91206
100 W CALIFORNIA BLVD 16.2 miles
PASADENA, CA 91105
544 N GLENDALE AVE 16.4 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91206
2814 W LINCOLN AVE 16.5 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
221 E GLENOAKS BLVD STE 130 16.7 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91207
501 S BUENA VISTA ST 17.0 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
333 S MAGNOLIA AVE 17.1 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92804
2701 W ALAMEDA AVE STE 203 17.2 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
960 E GREEN ST, STE 164 17.3 miles
PASADENA, CA 91106
4500 RIVERVIEW AVE 17.4 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91731
7052 ORANGEWOOD AVE STE 6 17.5 miles
GARDEN GROVE, CA 92841
12600 BEACH BLVD 17.7 miles
STANTON, CA 90680
1750 E COLORADO BLVD 17.7 miles
PASADENA, CA 91106
710 N EUCLID ST STE 203 18.1 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
16025 GALE AVE STE B10 18.1 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91745
1801 W ROMNEYA DR STE 106 18.3 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
3413 W PACIFIC AVE 102 18.5 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
117 E LIVE OAK AVE STE 101 18.6 miles
ARCADIA, CA 91006
1950 SUNNYCREST DR STE 1800 18.6 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
15464 GOLDENWEST ST 18.7 miles
WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
7955 WESTMINSTER BLVD 18.7 miles
WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
2720 N HARBOR BLVD STE 130 18.7 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
2151 N HARBOR BLVD 18.8 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
4312 Woodman Ave Ste 102 18.9 miles
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
1006 W LA PALMA AVE 19.2 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
14148 FRANCISQUITO AVE 19.4 miles
BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706
3413 W PACIFIC AVE 19.5 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
56 E DUARTE RD 19.6 miles
ARCADIA, CA 91006
17487 HURLEY ST 20.1 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91744
11631 VICTORY BLVD STE 101 20.1 miles
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91606
11432 VANOWEN ST 20.4 miles
N HOLLYWOOD, CA 91605
6405 WILKINSON AVE 20.5 miles
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91606
1111 E LA PALMA AVE 20.6 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
17122 BEACH BLVD STE 104 20.7 miles
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
725 S ORANGE AVE 20.8 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91790
1001 E IMPERIAL HWY 20.9 miles
BREA, CA 92821
947 S ANAHEIM BLVD STE 120 20.9 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
1000 S ANAHEIM BLVD STE 200 20.9 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
18575 Gale Ave Ste 155 20.9 miles
City of Industry, CA 91748
18575 GALE AVE STE 295 20.9 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91748
566 E LAMBERT RD 21.0 miles
BREA, CA 92821
18335 VALLEY BLVD 21.1 miles
LA PUENTE, CA 91744
17822 BEACH BL SUITE 242 21.3 miles
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647
1717 E LINCOLN AVE 21.4 miles
Anaheim, CA 92805
17024 MAGNOLIA ST 21.4 miles
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
8970 WARNER AVE 21.5 miles
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
211 S STATE COLLEGE BLVD STE 325 21.6 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
6410 VAN NUYS BLVD STE B 21.7 miles
VAN NUYS, CA 91401
640 S PLACENTIA AVE 21.7 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
18800 Main St Ste 111, 21.7 miles
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
18561 BEACH BLVD 21.7 miles
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648
2707 E VALLEY BLVD STE 116 21.9 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91792
18811 FLORIDA ST 21.9 miles
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648
15705 ARROW HWY STE 6B 22.2 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91706
15211 VANOWEN ST STE 105 22.6 miles
VAN NUYS, CA 91405
15211 VANOWEN ST STE 319 22.6 miles
VAN NUYS, CA 91405
5345 IRWINDALE AVE 22.7 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91706
9900 Talbert Ave Ste 203, 22.7 miles
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
9920 TALBERT AVE 22.7 miles
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
1300 N KRAEMER BLVD 22.9 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
2121 S TOWNE CENTRE PL STE 100 23.0 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
11180 E Warner Ave Ste 159, 23.1 miles
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
13652 CANTARA ST 23.2 miles
PANORAMA CITY, CA 91402
6000 N IRWINDALE AVE STE A 23.3 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91702
909 E YORBA LINDA BLVD STE H 23.4 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
2640 E GARVEY AVE S STE 106 23.5 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91791
9122 ADAMS AVE 23.6 miles
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92646
6520 N IRWINDALE AVE STE 100 23.7 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91702
1201 N. ROSE DR. SUITE 202 23.7 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
1301 N ROSE DR 23.8 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
16135 LEADWELL ST 23.8 miles
VAN NUYS, CA 91406
14850 ROSCOE BLVD 24.0 miles
PANORAMA CITY, CA 91402
1310 W Stewart Dr Ste 304, 24.2 miles
Orange, CA 92868
3100 W WARNER AVE 24.2 miles
SANTA ANA, CA 92704
3401 S HARBOR BLVD 24.2 miles
SANTA ANA, CA 92704
8780 VAN NUYS BLVD BLDG C 24.3 miles
PANORAMA CITY, CA 91402
1010 W La Veta Ave Ste 140, 24.4 miles
Orange, CA 92868
946 W TOWN AND COUNTRY RD 24.4 miles
ORANGE, CA 92868
13466 OSBORNE ST 24.5 miles
PACOIMA, CA 91331
18646 OXNARD ST 24.5 miles
TARZANA, CA 91356
705 W LA VETA AVE STE 102 24.5 miles
ORANGE, CA 92868
554 E San Bernardino Rd Ste 10, 24.6 miles
Covina, CA 91723
Testing services include physician referral, collection of the specimen, complete laboratory analysis and confidential and secure result reporting.
Common Lab/Blood Tests Performed in Willowbrook, 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 Willowbrook, 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 Willowbrook, California
A blood test performed in Willowbrook, 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 Willowbrook, California
Our laboratory testing locations in Willowbrook, 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 Willowbrook, 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 Willowbrook, California
Our local Willowbrook, 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: Willowbrook, California
Willowbrook, alternatively named Willow Brook, is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Los Angeles County, California. The population was 35,983 at the 2010 census, up from 34,138 at the 2000 census.
Willowbrook is the home to the newly renovated Martin Luther King Jr. Outpatient Center. Also located in Willowbrook is the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, which oversees residency training programs, allied health programs, a medical education program (jointly with the University of California, Los Angeles), a medical magnet high school, the area Head Start program, and various centers for health disparities research. Due to severe deficiencies, the former King/Drew Medical Center lost accreditation of several key residency training programs.
Willows and a slow, shallow brook distinguished this portion of the Los Angeles plain long before it was given the name "Willowbrook". A lone-standing streamside willow tree near the present intersection of 125th Street and Mona Boulevard was an original rancho boundary marker in the 1840s.