On-Site Lab Testing at AFC Urgent Care Haledon:
Your Convenient and Efficient Solution

Don't hassle with off-site labs; choose AFC Urgent Care Haledon for prompt and affordable on-site lab testing. Our lab is conveniently located at 1 W Haledon Avenue, Haledon, NJ, offering you the advantage of faster results and cost-effective services compared to off-site alternatives. Walk right in for lab testing without an appointment, and experience the convenience of getting results in as little as 15 minutes, often without the need for a second appointment.

Advantages of Our On-Site Lab in Haledon:

• Lower Cost: No additional fees for transporting specimens.
• Quicker Results: Minimized transit time for faster outcomes.
• No Surprise Bills: Lab testing costs are integrated into your clinic visit.
• Reduced Chance of Mistakes: Minimal specimen handling for accuracy.

When precision matters, our on-site lab expedites diagnoses, enabling our physicians to prescribe precise courses of treatment. AFC Urgent Care Haledon offers a comprehensive range of on-site lab tests to cater to your health needs:

Available On-Site Lab Tests in Haledon:

Urinalysis:

A urinalysis is a test of your urine. It's used to detect and manage a wide range of disorders, such as urinary tract infections (UTI), kidney disease and diabetes. A urinalysis involves checking the appearance, concentration and content of urine. A urine test can also be used to determine if a patient is pregnant.

Strep, Flu, COVID-19 Testing:

Strep, flu and COVID-19 can all be tested with a swab. COVID-19 and Flu tests are done with a nasal swab, and the Strep test is done with a throat swab. The procedures are not painful but they may be uncomfortable. The results of the strep and flu tests are quick and you may be sent home with a prescription for an antibiotic. We offer both Rapid COVID tests and PCR tests depending on the test you and your provider determine is required.

Routine Blood Tests:

Blood tests are a standard part of routine and preventive healthcare, and they are often ordered in urgent care or emergency situation to determine what may be causing your illness. AFC in Haledon offers routine blood tests ordered by your provider or needed to diagnose your condition.

STD Testing:

Many people don’t get tested for sexually transmitted disease (STD) because of inconvenience, cost or embarrassment. Whether you’re experiencing any symptoms or simply want to protect yourself by doing Routine STD testing, AFC in Haledon can help. Our providers can also provide prescriptions if an infection is detected.

Breath Alcohol Test:

Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) may go up as soon as 15 minutes after drinking and is usually highest about an hour after drinking. A Breath Alcohol Test is used to measure how much alcohol is currently in the blood. Many employers use this method as a pre-employment protocol or post-accident precautionary.

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP):

A comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) is a set of blood tests that can provide you and your healthcare provider with important information about your health. The results of this blood test can provide unique insight into your health and help point out possible diseases or illnesses. CMP is also used to monitor chronic diseases such as kidney disease and high blood pressure.

Complete Blood Count (CBC):

A complete blood count (CBC) is a blood test. It's used to look at overall health and find a wide range of conditions, including anemia, infection and leukemia. A complete blood count can show unusual increases or decreases in cell counts. Those changes might point to a medical condition that calls for more testing.

A1C Blood Testing:

The A1C test, also known as the hemoglobin A1C or HbA1c test, is a simple blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past three months. This test is used tests to diagnose prediabetes and diabetes and to monitor and manage diabetes. We can help you monitor and manage your diabetes by testing your A1C levels.

Lipid Panel Test:

We provide on-site lipid panel tests that measure cholesterol and detect a variety of abnormalities in lipids -- fatty substances that provide energy to your body. This allows us to identify genetic diseases, how at risk you are for cardiovascular diseases, and more. Adults should have a lipid panel test performed at least once every 5 years; if you have high cholesterol, chances are you will need lipid panels more frequently.

If you require a specific test not listed above, contact our friendly staff at (862) 562-2090. AFC Urgent Care Haledon is dedicated to accommodating your testing needs. No appointments are necessary, so feel free to drop by for immediate testing or with any inquiries. We also offer a convenient choice for immediate drug tests required for employment. Your health matters, and we're here to support you at AFC Urgent Care Haledon.