Lab Testing Clinic in El Cajon, CA

Laboratory testing involves a medical professional collecting biological samples, most commonly blood, urine, or tissue, so that it can studied and analyzed for any abnormalities. These tests are usually quick, minimally invasive, and relatively pain free.

Once the analysis of your sample is complete, the lab will issue a report with the findings to the ordering physician. It is your physician that will then interpret the results, determine a treatment plan, and then convey the findings to you either over the phone or in-person at a follow up appointment.

Lab tests are an important part of proactive healthcare, giving physicians the insights they need to prevent, diagnose, and treat many different medical conditions. You may be prescribed a lab test to:

Check your overall health: Lab tests will often a part of your annual yearly physical so that your healthcare professional can get a better overall picture of your health. 

Help diagnose your symptoms: If you are presenting certain signs and/or symptoms, your healthcare provider may run certain tests to either confirm or rule out certain medical conditions.

Diagnose medical conditions that don’t have symptoms: Not all medical conditions have observable signs and symptoms, especially in the early stages. Lab tests can help in the early identification of certain conditions and diseases by showing abnormal ranges and/or results.

Monitor the effectiveness of treatments and/or medications: Regular lab testing can help your primary care physician assess how effective your current line of treatment is. By examining the results, your physician can decide whether to maintain your current treatment, alter it, or change it up completely. 

Lab tests can serve a wide variety of functions and provide a huge wealth of information, making them one of the most versatile practises in medicine.

The four primary purposes of lab testing are to:

– Identify the early or existing signs of nutrient deficiencies.
– Detect small or large changes in your overall health.
– Evaluate the efficiency and functionality of certain bodily functions.
– Monitor the efficacy of treatment and disease progression.

The information that laboratory testing provides allows physicians to formulate an accurate diagnosis and comprehensive treatment plan, as well as determining if further testing may be beneficial.

How quickly you’ll get the results from your lab test depends on the specific test you had done as well as your providers preferences.

While some results are available within a few hours of your test being completed, others may take a 2-7 days. Your provider will let you know if you should be expecting a longer waiting period.

Some facilities will offer you online access to your test results, while others may require a phone or in-person follow up with your attending physician. This will usually be discussed with you during your appointment.

If you require safe and professional lab testing, walk-in to see us at East County Urgent Care. We offer in-clinic laboratory testing and same-day appointments for your utmost convenience. For any questions that you may have, or for further information about our lab services, contact us at your earliest convenience – we would be happy to provide you with the insights you need to feel confident in your decision moving forward. We are conveniently located at 1625 E. Main Street # 100 El Cajon, CA 92021. We serve patients from El Cajon CA, Wells Park CA, Rancho San Diego CA, Hillsdale CA, Alpine CA, Santee CA, Jamul CA, and surrounding areas.