Lab Tests at OnCall Emergency Centers
OnCall Emergency Centers conducts laboratory tests to detect various illnesses and diseases.
Lab tests are medical procedures that involve analyzing samples of your blood, urine, or other bodily fluids or tissues. They provide valuable information about your health, helping your healthcare provider diagnose diseases, monitor existing conditions, and assess your overall well-being.
We conduct various types of lab tests including the following common types of lab tests.
Blood Tests
Complete Blood Count (CBC): Measures different components of your blood, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. This test can help diagnose anemia, infections, and other blood disorders.
Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP): Assesses kidney function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar levels.
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP): Similar to BMP but includes liver function tests as well.
Lipid Panel: Measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels to evaluate your risk of heart disease.
Thyroid Panel: Checks thyroid hormone levels to assess thyroid function.
Urine Tests
Urinalysis: Analyzes the physical and chemical properties of your urine, including color, clarity, pH, and the presence of protein, glucose, or blood. This test can help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes.
Other Bodily Fluid and Tissue Tests
Cultures: Identify the presence of bacteria or other microorganisms in samples like blood, urine, or sputum.
Biopsies: Involve taking a small tissue sample for examination under a microscope to diagnose conditions like cancer.
Reasons Your Doctor Might Order a Lab Test
- Diagnosis: To confirm or rule out a suspected illness.
- Screening: To detect potential health problems before symptoms appear.
- Monitoring: To track the progress of a disease or the effectiveness of treatment.
- Assessment: To provide a baseline picture of your overall health.
Preparing for a Lab Test
Some lab tests require specific preparations, such as fasting or avoiding certain medications. Your healthcare provider or laboratory testing clinic ot center will provide instructions on how to prepare for your specific test.
Understanding Lab Results
Lab results can be complex and difficult to understand by a non-medical professional. It is always best to speak with your healthcare provider about your lab results. They are better able to explain the results to you in ways you can easily understand. When your healthcare provider explains the results to you, they also usually discuss any necessary follow-up care you might need.
If you need a blood test, don’t hesitate to come to Oncall Emergency Centers.
Lab Tests available at OnCall Emergency Centers include tests for Work-Related Injuries, A1C (Glucose), Albumin Test, Alkaline Phosphate Test, ALT Screen, Amylase Test, Arsenic Blood Test, Basic/Comprehensive Metabolic Profile, Calcium Test, Cholesterol Test, Complete Blood Count, C-reactive Protein, Creatinine Test, Flu Test, Hemoglobin/Hematocrit, HIV Screenings, Luteinizing Hormone, Mercury Blood Test, Urine Pregnancy Test, Blood Pregnancy Test, Prolactin, Prostate Specific Antigen, Rheumatoid Factor, STD Screenings, Stool Blood Test, Testosterone, Thyroid Panel, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, Uric Acid, Urinalysis (Microscopic), Urine Culture, Blood Pressure Test, Sports Physical, EKGs and more.
Looking for a different lab test? Contact us if the laboratory test you need is not listed here.
