Lab Testing Clinic Q&A

A lab test, also known as a laboratory test, is a diagnostic procedure that is used to determine the cause of an illness or injury, or the extent of the damage it has caused. Some types of lab tests analyze a specimen, such as a sample of body fluid like blood, urine, or saliva, which undergoes rigorous testing in search for certain characteristics or abnormalities. Instead of analyzing a tissue or fluid sample, other lab tests, such as x-rays and MRIs, take a look at the internal structures of the body; these are known as imaging tests.

Lab testing is needed in a number of different situations, most commonly to diagnose an injury or illness. It is also used to monitor a patient’s health and detect any changes or abnormalities that are cause for concern. Lab testing may be needed to:

• Perform an accurate diagnosis
• Look inside the body
• Determine the presence of certain substances/objects
• Define the properties of blood

There are many popular lab tests that are commonly performed, upwards of millions of times a year. The most common include:

X-Ray — X-rays are performed every day and can detect a number of different abnormalities within the body, specifically ones that involve the bones and joints. X-ray technology has been widely used for over a hundred years; during this time, there have been many advancements, including the transition from analog x-rays to digital x-rays. Digital x-rays are much more efficient, have smaller space requirements, and pose less of a health risk to patients.

Inhouse Lab Tests

• Basic Metabolic Panel
• Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
• UPT (Urine Pregnancy Test)
• Rapid Strep Test
• Rapid Flu A/B
• Rapid Covid-19
• RSV
• Mono
• Glucose

Urinalysis — One of the most commonly performed lab tests, urinalysis is the process of analyzing urine using physical, chemical, and microscopical means. Urinalysis is often performed to check for the presence of disease, but its most prevalent use is in drug testing as it can detect minute amounts of drugs.

After a thorough examination by the provider and if warranted, tests can be conveniently performed in house at Insight Urgent Care.
 
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