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...

MMR stands for Measles, Mumps and Rubella (German Measles). The MMR Titer is a blood test that checks if you are immune to Measles, Mumps and Rubella. It measures your antibody levels to get a sense for whether your immune system has the capability to respond to an infection with...

Exposure to Mercury can have very serious consequences for your body, and you may not know right away if you have been exposed. If you live in an area where you might have been exposed to environmental Mercury, you may decide to choose this test. Children and pregnant women are...

Measles, also called Rubeola, is a highly contagious virus that can be very serious if contracted by children. The infection causes a fever, cough, runny nose, conjunctivitis, and a rash that begins on the face and spreads to the rest of the body. In very young children, measles can lead...

Lyme disease is common in the United States and is spread by infected ticks that then bite people or animals.  There are two types of ticks that carry Lyme disease in the United States: the deer tick in the Northeast and Midwest and the Western black-legged tick along the Pacific...

The Lithium Levels Lab Test is a blood test used to determine lithium levels in the blood in order to maintain a therapeutic level or to detect lithium toxicity. Lithium is a medication used to treat bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive disorder.  The disorder is characterized by wide mood...

A hair test can give an expanded window of detection of up to 90 days. Exposure to Lead can have very serious consequences for your body, especially children.  The problem is you may not even know you’ve been exposed. If you and your family live in an old home (with...

Lead is a toxic metal that is naturally occurring in the earth’s crust. Lead and lead compounds have been used in manufacturing compounds such as paint, fuel, batteries and cosmetics. Some of the most common sources of lead exposure in the United States come from Lead-based paints found in older...

HIV is a sexually transmitted disease (that can be spread outside of sexual contact) known as Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).   It is the virus that causes AIDS. This condition damages your immune system and can lead to serious illness, infections and many other symptoms. There are two parts to the...

Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that can be contracted through unprotected sex, using contaminated needles, or other causes.  There are several types of hepatitis – each caused by a different hepatitis virus. Hepatitis A can be caused by consuming contaminated water or food Hepatitis B can be contracted...

There are several types of hepatitis – each caused by a different hepatitis virus. Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that can be contracted through unprotected sex, using contaminated needles, or other causes.  The Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Test only tests for Hepatitis C (You may want to consider...

There are several types of hepatitis – each caused by a different hepatitis virus. Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that can be contracted through unprotected sex, using contaminated needles, or other causes. You should be tested for Hepatitis B if you have symptoms of an infection or have...

The Hepatitis B surface antibody is the antibody that is produced in response to Hepatitis B surface antigen, a protein present on the surface of the Hepatitis B virus. This appears after convalescence from acute infection and lasts for many years. FAQS AM I REQUIRED TO FAST? No IS A...

There are several types of hepatitis – each caused by a different hepatitis virus.  The Hepatitis A Antibody (Total) Test will determine a prior Hepatitis A infection or an acute Hepatitis A infection. Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that can be contracted through unprotected sex, using contaminated needles,...

The Liver Function Panel (Hepatic Function) measures the blood levels of seven tests that you may want to check to see how well your liver is working. Your doctor may order it if you’re suffering from symptoms related to liver disease or if you regularly take medicine, which can affect...

The Hemoglobin A1c Test is a valuable measure of the overall blood glucose levels over a period of time (2‐3 months). This test can be used to help detect pre‐diabetes and diagnose diabetes.  If you’re diabetic, this test can help determine if your disease is under control. TEST DETAILS Is...

The Unknown Poisons and Toxins Analysis screens for and confirms a wide array of chemicals, poisons and toxic substances and does not include heavy metals testing. Testing can be done using blood, urine or hair samples, or you may consider submitting a food or beverage sample. TEST DETAILS This Unknown...

The Comprehensive Date Rape Panel can be performed using blood, urine or hair, and tests for drugs most commonly used in date rape situations. The recommended biological specimen to be tested should be determined by the incident date. TEST DETAILS All it takes is one second for someone to drop...

Exposure to metals can have very serious consequences for your body, especially children. The problem is you may not even know you’ve been exposed. If you and your family live in an old home (with old paint) or in a location with a lot of industry and manufacturing, you should...

Exposure to metals can have very serious consequences for your body, especially children. The problem is you may not even know you’ve been exposed. If you and your family live in an old home (with old paint) or in a location with a lot of industry and manufacturing, you should...

The Glucose (Serum) Test, also known as the Fasting Blood Glucose Test, is the most common test used to diagnose hyperglycemia (higher than normal levels of blood sugar), hypoglycemia (lower than normal levels of blood sugar) and diabetes. It’s commonly given by your doctor every year and during pregnancy. In...

A deficiency of folic acid is common in pregnant women, alcoholics,  or individuals who do no  have enough raw fruits and vegetables in their diet. The most reliable method of testing a folate deficiency is by checking the folate levels in both erythrocytes and serum. FAQS AM I REQUIRED TO...

A genetic test can be performed to determine whether you have the genetic mutation and whether you have the mutated gene and whether you have one or two mutated genes. This test can be performed in combination with another test option to determine whether your blood is resistant to activated...