On-Site Lab Services: Faster Answers with X-Rays and Lab Tests at Urgent Care

When you need quick diagnostic testing to find the root cause of your symptoms, finding an urgent care that offers on-site lab services is the way to go. Learn how X-rays and other tests offered by our team can give you the health answers you need.

Diagnostic tests, such as blood tests, urine tests, and imaging tests, allow healthcare providers to better understand what medical issues are ailing you and how to develop an effective treatment plan.

Finding these on-site services at your closest urgent care ensures you’ll get quick answers and treatment right away.

Our urgent care team at San Feliz Urgent Care in Glendale, California, offers on-site lab services and X-rays to give you the correct diagnosis and proper treatment. We have the expertise to determine the type of diagnostic testing you need and when you might need it. Here’s what we want you to know:

Understanding blood tests

Blood tests are one of the most effective and commonly used diagnostic tools. Several types of blood tests include complete blood counts (CBCs), blood chemistry tests, blood enzyme tests, and heart disease blood tests.

Because blood plays such an important role in so many of your body’s functions, it can reveal a lot about your current state of health.

When you undergo a blood test, our team can see if:

Your heart, liver, kidneys, and thyroid are functioning properly
You have a severe health issue, such as cancer, diabetes, or heart disease
You have a bleeding or clotting disorder
You’re anemic
You have allergies

We can also determine if your body is having trouble fighting off an infection.

Understanding urine tests

A urine test, or urinalysis, takes a look at the appearance, concentration, and content of your urine. Anything unusual about these factors can indicate an underlying issue. For example, cloudy urine can indicate a bladder infection, and increased proteins can indicate kidney disease.

While blood tests are typically faster and more effective at detecting conditions like liver disease or diabetes, urine tests are the preferred method for diagnosing urinary tract infections (UTIs) and kidney disease.

Additional uses for urine tests include pregnancy testing and drug screening.

Understanding X-rays

An X-ray is a type of imaging test that uses radiation to take pictures of the inside of your body. Most often, X-rays are used to examine your bones, organs, and other soft tissues.

By getting a look at your body’s internal structures, our team can detect and diagnose foreign objects, broken bones, and certain other injuries, herniated discs in your spine, arthritis, and growths.

These detailed images not only tell us what the issue is, but also where it is and its severity. Those factors help determine the best type of treatment plan.

Ready for quick and expert-level diagnostic services?

No matter what you need diagnostic testing for, our team at San Feliz Urgent Care is ready to help you find the root issue and create an effective treatment plan.

Schedule an appointment for X-rays or lab services in our office by giving us a call or using our online booking feature today.