Blood Tests | Lab

Which tests can you get?

• CBC, which counts the red cells, white cells and platelets in your blood
• Blood chemistry with glucose, cholesterol and triglycerides
• Hemoglobin A1C if you have diabetes or are at risk for it
• Liver and kidney function tests
• Thyroid panel

Do I need to fast?

It depends on what's being measured. Fasting glucose and a lipid panel are more reliable if you haven't eaten anything since the night before; plain water is fine. A CBC or thyroid panel usually doesn't call for fasting. If you're not sure what you're getting, give us a call and we'll tell you how to come in prepared. Keep taking your regular medicines unless we tell you otherwise.

What is the blood draw like?

One needle stick in the arm, with new single-use supplies, is usually enough to fill the tubes for several tests at once. If needles make you lightheaded, let us know and you can lie down for the draw. Afterward, just press on the cotton for a few minutes and skip heavy lifting with that arm for the rest of the day.

Who goes over your results?

Results come back fast, and the medical team walks you through them one value at a time: what's in range, what's worth repeating and what it means for your treatment. If something comes back off, the next step might be a visit for diabetes, blood pressure or cholesterol care or a thyroid evaluation. We give you the price of each test or package before your visit, and you can pay with cash, debit or credit, no insurance needed.

When can I come in for a blood draw?

Draws are done at 13331 Kuykendahl Rd Ste 128, Houston, TX 77090, close to Champions and Willowbrook. Since we open at 9 AM every day, you can come in fasting first thing, then grab breakfast on your way to work.