The Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Titer is a blood test that checks if you are immune to Varicella Zoster Virus, also known as Chickenpox and Shingles. It measures your antibody levels to get a sense for whether your immune system has the capability to respond to an infection with one...

A bacterium known as Escherichia coli (E. coli) causes the majority of lower urinary tract infections (UTIs). Fortunately, this microorganism is treatable with several antibiotics, including trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, ciprofloxacin, and nitrofurantoin.  For most people, the infection will be easily eliminated with one of these antibiotics. Some doctors prescribe an antibiotic without...

The Urinalysis can determine a number of health problems. It will see if your kidneys are functioning normally, if sugar is present in your urine, if you’re burning fat or if you have a urinary tract infection.  In addition, it can locate substances that may be causing everything from metabolic...

The Tuberculosis Blood Screen is a unique, single-visit blood test for tuberculosis screening. This test has demonstrated in a pivotal clinical study both sensitivity and specificity exceeding 95% and reliability in all at-risk groups. FAQS AM I REQUIRED TO FAST? No IS A DOCTOR'S ORDER REQUIRED? No. You do not...

Tick bites often go unnoticed, making tick-borne illnesses sometimes challenging to diagnose. Without proper treatment, some of these diseases can be fatal. TEST DETAILS The PCR Tick Panel tests for four (4) tick-borne diseases: Anaplasmosi Babesiosis Erlichsiosis Rickettsiosis (aka Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever) FAQS AM I REQUIRED TO FAST? No...

The Iron and Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test measures the amount of iron in your blood. Having too much or too little iron in your blood can cause medical problems. However, this test is mainly used to determine certain types of anemia. TEST DETAILS The Iron and Total Iron...

The thyroid gland is responsible for regulating how your body uses energy. The thyroid also produces hormones critical to proper cell and system functioning. The Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) test checks your body’s production of TSH and helps screen  for thyroid disease, hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. There are two types of...

The Thyroid Panel screens for thyroid disease, hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism by examining your body’s production of the thyroid hormones. There are two types of thyroid disorders including: Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) – symptoms may include fatigue, weight gain, a short attention span, and numbness or cold intolerance. Hyperthyroidism  (overactive  thyroid)  – ...

Thyroglobulin is produced by normal or cancerous thyroid cells. When a person develops an autoimmune disease that attacks the thyroid, the body produces thyroglobulin antibodies that damage the thyroid. The test can be used to distinguish an autoimmune thyroid disease from other thyroid diseases, for example, to find the causes...

People with sickle cell disease (or anemia) have an abnormal form of blood cell (Hemoglobin S) which causes the red blood cells to be curved into crescent or “sickle” shape and not the normal, round shape.  Round blood cells pass through blood vessels easily, carrying oxygen throughout your body. Sickle-shaped...

Rubella, also known as German Measles, is an acute viral infection of children and adults. Rubella can cause rash, fever and lymphadenopathy. While many infections are subclinical, this virus has the potential to cause fetal infection with resultant birth defects. FAQS AM I REQUIRED TO FAST? No IS A DOCTOR'S...

If your joints hurt from walking up stairs, opening up jars or other routine activity, you may want to take the RA Factor Test. Rheumatoid arthritis often causes problems in several joints at the same time – affecting your smaller joints like wrists and ankles first. As the disease progresses,...

The Rabies Titer Test or RFFIT is used to monitor rabies antibody levels in someone who may have an occupational risk of rabies, such as veterinarians or rabies lab workers, or someone who has been exposed to rabies and needs to be monitored to ensure that the vaccination is effective....

The Prothrombin Time (PT) Test is a blood test used to measure the body’s ability to form blood clots and the time is measured against the International Normalized Ratio (INR). TEST DETAILS The PT test measures the speed of blood clot formation in seconds and is compared to the normal...

Prolactin levels are a good measure if there is a dysfunction within your body. Symptoms that may trigger someone to check their prolactin level include nipple discharge, headaches and visual problems, infertility (male and female), impotence, possible pituitary tumor, prolactinomas and irregular or no menstrual periods. FAQS AM I REQUIRED...

An OB panel is a group of blood tests done to check the health of a woman during early pregnancy. TEST DETAILS The Prenatal Obstetric Panel includes the following tests: Complete Blood Count (CBC) ABO (blood type) – Rh factor TSH HIV (4th Generation) RPR Hepatitis B surface Antigen Measles...

The Pregnancy Test with Fetal Age Chart is a blood test that not only tells you “Yes” or “No”,  but tells you how far along you are in your pregnancy (if you are at least two weeks pregnant at the time of the test). FAQS AM I REQUIRED TO FAST?...

Beta hCG Quantitative (pregnancy test) values may reach detectable limits within 7-10 days of conception.  hCG is produced by the placenta and reaches a peak between the 7th and 10th week of gestation.  hCG is a glycoprotein hormone which is secreted during normal pregnancy and with pathologic conditions such as...

Common tests that your surgeon may ask you to have before surgery. TEST DETAILS The Pre-Operative Panel includes the following tests: Complete Blood Count (CBC) Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) PT/INR aPTT HCG (if applicable) FAQS AM I REQUIRED TO FAST? Yes. You must fast at least eight (8) hours prior...

Common tests that your surgeon may ask you to have before surgery. TEST DETAILS The Pre-Operative Panel includes the following tests: Complete Blood Count (CBC) Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) PT/INR aPTT HCG (if applicable) FAQS AM I REQUIRED TO FAST? Yes. You must fast at least eight (8) hours prior...

The Phenytoin Lab Test measures the level of phenytoin (Dilantin) in the blood. FAQS AM I REQUIRED TO FAST? No IS A DOCTOR'S ORDER REQUIRED? No. You do not need to provide a doctor's order to get lab testing done at Advanced Practice Clinic. DO I NEED TO MAKE AN...

The Lipase Test measures the level of lipase in the blood. FAQS AM I REQUIRED TO FAST? No IS A DOCTOR'S ORDER REQUIRED? No. You do not need to provide a doctor's order to get lab testing done at Advanced Practice Clinic. DO I NEED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT? No....

The Amylase Test is a blood test that measures the level of amylase in the blood. FAQS AM I REQUIRED TO FAST? No IS A DOCTOR'S ORDER REQUIRED? No. You do not need to provide a doctor's order to get lab testing done at Advanced Practice Clinic. WHEN WILL I...

Mump is an acute illness characterized by the infection of salivary glands. It usually leads to high fever and fatigue. FAQS AM I REQUIRED TO FAST? No IS A DOCTOR'S ORDER REQUIRED? No. You do not need to provide a doctor's order to get lab testing done at Advanced Practice...

Mononucleosis is a viral infection caused by the Epstein Barr virus and is common in adolescents and young adults. Often times, there are no symptoms, but others feel tired, feverish, have a sore throat, etc. The Mononucleosis Test (Qualitative) will detect what’s called ‘heterophil antibodies’ in your blood (related to...