On-Site Lab Testing

When Is Lab Testing Necessary?

Laboratory testing helps providers identify illnesses that may not be visible during a physical exam alone. Your provider may recommend testing if you're experiencing symptoms such as fever, fatigue, sore throat, cough, abdominal pain, urinary symptoms, or other health concerns. Lab work can also help monitor chronic conditions, evaluate overall wellness, and rule out underlying medical issues.

Depending on your symptoms, laboratory testing may help diagnose infections, evaluate organ function, measure inflammation, detect nutritional or metabolic concerns, or monitor conditions like diabetes and high cholesterol.

Comprehensive Laboratory Testing

Advocate Urgent Care offers a wide range of on-site laboratory services to support fast, accurate diagnoses.

Our available testing includes:

  • A1C & Blood Glucose Testing for diabetes and prediabetes management

  • Allergy & ANA Testing to help identify allergies and autoimmune conditions

  • AST, ALT & Liver Function Testing to evaluate liver health

  • BNP & Cardiac Marker Testing to assess possible signs of heart failure or cardiac stress

  • Chemistry Panels to evaluate hydration, electrolytes, and metabolic health

  • Complete Blood Count (CBC) to detect infection, anemia, and other blood disorders

  • Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) to evaluate kidney function, liver function, electrolytes, and blood sugar

  • COVID-19 Testing, including rapid molecular and antigen testing

  • CRP, ESR & Inflammation Panels to identify inflammation throughout the body

  • Laboratory Cultures to diagnose bacterial and viral infections when appropriate

  • Lipid Panel & Cholesterol Testing to evaluate cardiovascular health

  • Pregnancy Blood & hCG Testing with fast, reliable results

  • Rapid Flu Testing

  • Rapid RSV Testing

  • Rapid Strep Testing

  • STD & Tuberculosis (TB) Testing with confidential, same-day availability

  • Urinalysis & Urine Testing to evaluate UTIs, kidney function, pregnancy, and other conditions

Our providers will recommend only the tests that are appropriate for your symptoms and medical history, ensuring you receive personalized care tailored to your needs.

Why Choose Advocate Urgent Care for On-Site Lab Testing?

Having laboratory services available in our clinic allows us to diagnose many conditions faster and begin treatment during the same visit whenever possible. Instead of waiting days for results from an outside laboratory, you'll receive timely answers from the providers who know your health concerns firsthand.

Benefits of our on-site laboratory include:

  • Results for many tests in as little as 10 minutes

  • Faster diagnosis and treatment planning

  • Convenient testing during your visit

  • Fewer outside referrals

  • Reduced need for additional appointments

  • Accurate, reliable laboratory testing

  • Compassionate providers who explain your results and answer your questions

We believe understanding your health should never feel overwhelming. Our team takes the time to discuss your results and help you feel confident about your treatment plan before you leave.

Personalized Care Every Step of the Way

At Advocate Urgent Care, laboratory testing is more than just collecting samples. It's an important part of understanding what's causing your symptoms and helping you feel better as quickly as possible. Whether you're visiting us for an illness, an injury, preventive care, or routine health concerns, our providers combine advanced diagnostic testing with compassionate, patient-centered care.

From your first conversation with our medical team through your diagnosis and treatment plan, we're committed to making your experience comfortable, convenient, and focused on your individual needs.

Walk In for Fast Lab Testing Today

If your provider recommends laboratory testing, you won't need to travel to another facility or wait for a follow-up appointment to receive many of your results. Our on-site laboratory helps us deliver efficient, comprehensive care during your visit so you can get answers and begin treatment sooner.

Walk in today or reserve your visit online to experience fast, convenient laboratory testing from a team that's committed to putting your health first. Because when it comes to your care, you deserve an advocate.