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...