Lab Tests

The following tests are available at all lab locations including:

CBC—Complete blood count is a blood test used to evaluate your overall health and to detect a wide range of disorders.

Urinalysis—This test evaluates a sample of your urine. It is used as a screening and/or diagnostic tool because it can help detect substances or cellular material in the urine associated with different disorders.

HCG—This test measures the amount of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) in blood. It is used to screen for pregnancy, and evaluate and manage problems during pregnancy. This test may also be used to evaluate and manage certain cancers.

ESR—Erythrocyte sedimentation rate is a test that measures inflammation in the body. It is used to detect and monitor autoimmune disorders, bone infections, certain forms of arthritis and inflammatory diseases that cause vague symptoms.

Rapid Strep—This test can detect strep bacteria in minutes by looking for substances (antigens) in the throat.

Rapid Influenza—This test is used to detect influenza (the flu). It can differentiate influenza from other viral and bacterial infections with similar symptoms that may be serious and must be treated differently. Rapid flu tests are best used within the first 48 hours of the onset of symptoms to help diagnose influenza and determine whether or not antiviral drugs are a treatment option.

EKG—An EKG (electrocardiogram) is done to check the electrical impulses that the heart produces. Among other uses, it can be used to determine the cause of chest pain or symptoms of heart disease, such as shortness of breath, dizziness, fainting or rapid, irregular heartbeat.

RSV—Respiratory syncytial virus testing is usually used during the RSV season to help diagnose the infection in people who have moderate to severe lower respiratory tract symptoms.

Mono-Spot—The mono test is used to help determine whether a person with symptoms has infectious mononucleosis (mono). It is frequently ordered along with a complete blood count (CBC).

INR-Finger Stick—INR or International Normalized Radio is a method of measuring the blood. This test is used to monitor patients on warfarin. Warfarin is an anticoagulant (blood thinner) used to prevent heart attacks, strokes and blood clots in veins and arteries.

Glucose-Finger Stick—This blood test is used in diagnosing diabetes and also in monitoring blood sugar level control in people with diabetes.

FIT Test—The fecal immunochemical test (FIT), detects occult (hidden) blood in the stool. This detection is important because it can be a sign of precancerous polyps or colon cancer.