Lab Tests in Ohio | Rapid Lab Testing | American Family Care

Routine and Diagnostic Testing in Ohio

At American Family Care locations in Ohio, we have a moderately complex on-site laboratory meaning we are able to collect your samples and complete the testing on them in our clinic. What this means for you is that your results will come quicker, the cost will be less and there won’t be any surprise bills.

Benefits Of Our Moderately Complex On-Site Lab

• Lower cost because no fees to transport specimens
• Quicker results because no time in transit
• No surprise bills because the cost is part of your visit to our clinic
• Less chance of mistakes since less handling of specimens

When you need accurate results, quickly, our on-site lab serves to expedite diagnoses and helps our physicians to prescribe an accurate course of treatment. When you come to American Family Care locations in Ohio we can perform the following lab tests:

• 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, 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. American Family Care locations in Ohio 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, American Family Care locations in Ohio 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. In Ohio, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle with a BAC above 0.08%. 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
  

  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.

• 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. American Family Care locations in Ohio can help you monitor and manage your diabetes by testing your A1C levels.

Did you know we have a complex in-house lab for our testing services? This means faster more accurate results! This also reduces costs and fees for you. At American Family Care locations in Ohio our mission is to provide the best healthcare possible in a kind and caring environment, in an economical manner, while respecting the rights of all of our patients, at times and locations convenient to the patient.