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Diagnostic testing, like blood work and urinalysis, provides key insights into your health. At Express Urgent Care in Diamond Bar, California, Sukhvir Singh, MD, Jaspreet Singh Nanra, MD, and Amrit Pal Dhillon, PA-C, offer diagnostic testing to people of all ages. Whether you have a sore throat and want to see if it’s COVID-19, or you think you might be pregnant, diagnostic testing can help. Call Express Urgent Care to schedule diagnostic testing today, or book your appointment online.
What is diagnostic testing?
Diagnostic testing analyzes samples of bodily fluids, like blood and saliva, to identify underlying health problems. It’s quick, minimally invasive, and presents few risks.
The Express Urgent Care team offers diagnostic testing onsite. Patients can schedule routine bloodwork or get a throat swab without having to see a specialist or visit a separate lab facility.
What are some examples of diagnostic testing?
The Express Urgent Care team offers several types of diagnostic testing, including:
Blood work
Blood work analyzes a sample of your blood to assess the levels of certain vitamins, minerals, proteins, and chemicals. Common medical conditions diagnosed through blood work include high cholesterol and hormone imbalances like low testosterone.
COVID-19 testing
During a COVID-19 test, your Express Urgent Care provider collects a nose or throat swab and sends it to a lab for analysis. A positive result means you have COVID-19, while a negative result means you don’t.
Strep throat testing
A strep throat test is similar to a COVID-19 test. Your Express Urgent Care provider collects a swab from the back of your throat and analyzes it for the presence of streptococcus pyogenes, a type of contagious bacteria.
Glucose (blood sugar) testing
A blood glucose or A1C test measures your average blood sugar. Higher than average blood sugar levels indicate prediabetes or diabetes, a group of diseases that affect your pancreas’ ability to keep your blood sugar within the healthy range.
Pregnancy testing
If you’re trying to start a family, the Express Urgent Care team can determine if you’re pregnant. There are several types of in-office pregnancy tests. These tests analyze your blood for specific hormones that indicate pregnancy.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) testing
This test uses a throat or nasal swab to check for the presence of RSV, a highly contagious respiratory virus. Telltale signs of RSV include a runny nose, fever, cough, and lack of appetite.
How long does it take to get results from diagnostic testing?
The Express Urgent Care team offers quick turnaround times for diagnostic testing. In fact, most test results come back within 24-48 hours of the initial screening. Your provider calls and explains your results as soon as they’re available. Then, they use the information to develop a personalized treatment plan.
Call Express Urgent Care today to schedule diagnostic testing, or book your appointment online.