Lab Services

Making an accurate diagnosis ensures urgent care treatments are highly effective. At Care Now Medical Group in North Hollywood, California, Hayk Papukhyan, MD, Alina Ter-Grigorian, NP, and the team offer comprehensive lab services to provide superior and convenient care without the need for multiple appointments. Take advantage of lab services at Care Now Medical Group by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today. Walk-ins are also welcome. 

What are lab services?

Lab services at Care Now Medical Group involve diagnostic tests that detect or rule out illnesses and chronic diseases. Lab testing may consist of:

• Blood testing
• Urine tests
• Saliva tests
• Stool testing
• Sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing
• Pap smears in women
• Nasal or throat swabs
• Biopsies

Your urgent care specialist reviews the results or sends your sample to a lab, where technicians screen for an array of medical concerns. Lab work allows your Care Now Medical Group provider to determine the most appropriate treatment plan.

Which conditions can lab services screen for?

Lab services can screen for the following conditions and more:

• Strep throat
• Flu
• COVID-19
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
• Allergies
• STDs
• High cholesterol
• Thyroid disease
• Hormonal imbalances
• Nutrient deficiencies 
• Certain cancers
• Arthritis
• Gastrointestinal problems 

Care Now Medical Group can also screen for ear infections, minor injuries, asthma, heart problems, and more.

Am I a candidate for lab services?

You can meet with the Care Now Medical Group experts for a physical or sick visit to determine which lab services are the most appropriate. You might need lab work if you’re due for health screenings based on your gender and age, or you’ve developed unusual symptoms.

In addition to lab work, the specialists at Care Now Medical Group offer X-rays, electrocardiograms (EKGs), and other diagnostic tests to identify potential concerns and learn how to best treat them.

What can I expect when using lab services?

When undergoing lab testing, your urgent care specialist may ask you to leave a urine or stool sample. They might swab your nose or throat, take a skin biopsy, or collect a sample of your blood. 

After receiving the results, they review them to determine if you’re a candidate for treatment. Your provider may suggest you alter your diet, take dietary supplements or medications, undergo intravenous (IV) therapy, or see a specialist for a complex concern.

Care Now Medical Group also offers medically supervised weight loss to help you achieve your goal weight and minimize disease risks.

How often will I need lab services?

How often you need lab services depends on your medical history, risk factors, and symptoms. If you’re in good health, it’s helpful to undergo routine lab work yearly to detect potential concerns before complications arise. If you develop unusual symptoms or need help managing a medical concern, your specialist might suggest more frequent lab work. 

Take advantage of lab services at Care Now Medical Group by calling the office or booking an appointment online today. Walk-ins are welcome.