What is on-site medical lab testing?
On-site medical lab testing allows Pediatrics of Long Island to perform blood work and urine samples from the comfort of their own office. For you and your family, this means less travel, a lower cost, faster results, and quicker treatment. Instead of visiting the office for an initial appointment before driving across town for lab work, you can get everything you need done under one roof.
What is on-site medical lab testing used for?
Medical labs use special medical devices and tools to analyze samples of blood or urine to help prevent, diagnose, and treat certain diseases and conditions. Medical lab services can also help physicians track a disease or how well a treatment works.
Which conditions does on-site medical lab testing screen for?
While there are many conditions that on-site medical lab testing can screen for, the most common in pediatric patients include:
- Iron deficiency (anemia)
- Tuberculosis (TB)
- Strep throat
- Flu
- Tonsillitis
- Urinary tract infection (UTI)
- STD
- Drug testing
- Meningitis
- Cholesterol screening
If your child is at risk of prediabetes or diabetes, Dr. Ferrand and Dr. Moawad may recommend further testing.
What are the benefits of on-site medical lab testing?
On-site medical lab testing offers many advantages over off-site labs, such as:
Convenience
When you’re looking for answers regarding your child’s health, you don’t want to make several different trips. On-site lab testing means you can walk your child over to get their blood work or urine samples immediately after visiting your pediatrician.
Fast results
With the convenience of an on-site medical lab, your pediatrician can evaluate the results of the test as soon as possible. Pediatrics of Long Island also sends your prescriptions to the pharmacist electronically, so you can pick them up right away.
Prompt treatment
Understanding your child’s results right away means you and your pediatrician can begin discussing possible treatment options sooner.
Improved doctor-patient relationship
An off-site medical lab can feel impersonal for parents who are concerned about their child’s health. Because doctors’ visits and lab testing are under one roof at Pediatrics of Long Island, your family can receive more personalized care from your pediatrician.
For more information, call Pediatrics of Long Island or schedule an appointment online today.
