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Lab Services services offered in Lillington, NC
Medical care providers use lab tests to screen for health conditions, diagnose diseases, and monitor overall health. Brandy Mountcastle, BS, MMS, PA-C, and the team at Mountcastle Medical & Med Spa in Lillington, North Carolina, make health care more accessible to the community they serve by offering in-house lab services. Call the medical clinic today or use the online booking button to schedule an appointment.
Lab Services Q&A
What are lab services?
Lab services are tools health care providers use to evaluate samples of blood, urine, and tissue. Information provided by lab services offers objective data about your health.
Mountcastle Medical & Med Spa is a multispecialty medical clinic that provides comprehensive health services to their medically underserved community. They provide lab services to save patients the time and effort of going to a testing clinic that’s too far away.
Why would I need lab services?
You may need lab services for any number of reasons. Lab tests screen for diseases, evaluate general health, and assess organ function. Your provider at Mountcastle Medical & Med Spa explains what type of lab services you need and why.
Common lab tests include:
Complete blood count (CBC)
A CBC is a routine lab test that measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in your blood. This test checks for anemia and infections.
Basic metabolic panel (BMP)
BMP is a blood test that evaluates kidney function, fluid balance, and blood glucose levels. Your provider may request a BMP at your annual physical exam.
Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP)
CMP is a more extensive blood test. It includes the same measures as the BMP plus liver enzymes and blood proteins to assess liver function and general health.
Urinalysis
Urinalysis is a urine test. The team at Mountcastle Medical & Med Spa may order a urinalysis at your yearly physical to look for metabolic and kidney problems. They may also request a urinalysis if they suspect you have a urinary tract infection (UTI) during an urgent care visit.
Lipid profile
Lipid profile is a health screening that checks blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels. High cholesterol is a risk factor for heart disease.
Biopsy
A biopsy involves removing a sample of tissue or cells from your body and sending it to a lab for an evaluation.
When can I expect results from lab services?
Your provider at Mountcastle Medical & Med Spa explains when you can expect results from lab services. Some tests provide results right away, while others may take a few days or a few weeks.
The team at Mountcastle Medical & Med Spa contacts you when they have your results, what the results indicate, and what happens next.
Mountcastle Medical & Med Spa provides high-quality, accessible health services for all ages. Call today or schedule an appointment online.