Laboratories in Houston

This common blood test is used to monitor overall health, detect infection, and detect disorders like anemia or leukemia. It measures red blood cell levels, white blood cell levels, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and platelets.

This blood test is actually 14 tests in one, measuring blood sugar levels, calcium levels, electrolyte levels, kidney function, liver health, and more. It is used to monitor overall health and help diagnose diabetes, liver disease, and kidney disease.

This simple finger prick test checks your blood sugar level. Glucose exams are often recommended if you feel unusually tired, thirsty, or sick — or you are worried about diabetes or low blood sugar.

A hemoglobin A1C test is a blood test that shows your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. A reading of 6.5% or higher on two or more tests is a sign of diabetes.

Urinalysis checks your urine for various substances and characteristics to help diagnose a wide range of symptoms and conditions, including infection, diabetes, and kidney disease.

This blood test measures your total cholesterol, HDL (“good”) cholesterol, LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, and triglyceride levels. It is used to assess your cardiovascular health and indicate your risk of heart disease and stroke.

Body mass index (BMI) is a screening tool that calculates body fat based on your current height and weight. A BMI of 25-29 is considered overweight, while a BMI of 30+ is considered obese.

A prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is a blood test that measures the level of a protein produced by the prostate gland. It is primarily used to screen for prostate cancer.

Various lab tests can be used to detect certain STDs, such as urine tests (chlamydia or gonorrhea), blood tests (syphilis, herpes, or HIV), or genital/throat swabs (chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, or active herpes sores).

Both urine and blood tests can confirm the presence of the human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) hormone, which indicates a pregnancy. Urine tests can detect hCG approximately two weeks after conception, while blood tests can detect hCG after 7-12 days.