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Routine and Diagnostic Testing in Philadelphia, PA

At AFC Urgent Care locations in the Philadelphia, PA, area, we have an on-site laboratory. We can collect your samples and complete many of your testing needs in our clinic. This means that your results will come quicker, the cost will be less, and there will not be any surprise bills.

Benefits Of Our On-Site Lab

• Lower cost because there are no fees to transport specimens
• Quicker results because no time in transit
• No surprise bills because the cost is part of your visit to our clinic
• Less chance of mistakes since there is less handling of specimens

When you need accurate results, our on-site lab expedites diagnoses and helps our providers prescribe an accurate course of treatment. When you come to AFC Urgent Care centers in the Philadelphia, PA area, we can perform the following lab tests:

Urinalysis

A urinalysis is a test of your urine. It's used to detect and manage a wide range of disorders, such as urinary tract infections, kidney disease and diabetes. A urinalysis involves checking the appearance, concentration and content of urine. A urine test can also be used to determine if a patient is pregnant.

Strep, Flu, COVID-19 testing

Strep, flu and COVID-19 can all be tested with a swab. COVID-19 and Flu tests are done with a nasal swab, and the Strep test is done with a throat swab. The procedures are not painful, but they may be uncomfortable. The results of the strep and flu tests are quick, and you may be sent home with a prescription for an antibiotic. All of our AFC Urgent Care Centers offer PCR testing with results in 2 to 3 days. Some centers also offer Rapid COVID tests that can return results in about an hour. Please call your local AFC Urgent Care center to see what tests are available.

Routine Blood Tests

Blood tests are a standard part of routine and preventive healthcare, and they are often ordered in urgent care or emergency situation to determine what may be causing your illness. AFC Urgent Care locations in the Philadelphia, PA, area offer routine blood tests ordered by your provider or needed to diagnose your condition.

STD Testing

Many people do not get tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) because of inconvenience, cost, or embarrassment. Whether you are experiencing any symptoms or simply want to protect yourself by doing Routine STD testing, AFC Urgent Care locations in the Philadelphia, PA, area can help. Our providers can also provide prescriptions if an infection is detected.

Breath Alcohol Test

Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) may go up as soon as 15 minutes after drinking and is usually highest about an hour after drinking. In Pennsylvania, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle with a BAC above 0.08%. A Breath Alcohol Test is used to measure how much alcohol is currently in the blood. Many employers use this method as a pre-employment protocol or post-accident precautionary.

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

A comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) is a set of blood tests that can provide you and your healthcare provider with important information about your health. The results of this blood test can provide unique insight into your health and help point out possible diseases or illnesses. CMP is also used to monitor chronic diseases such as kidney disease and high blood pressure.

A1C Blood Testing

The A1C test, also known as the hemoglobin A1C or HbA1c test, is a simple blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past three months. This test is used tests to diagnose prediabetes and diabetes and to monitor and manage diabetes. AFC Urgent Care locations in the Philadelphia, PA, area can help you monitor and manage your diabetes by testing your A1C levels.

Did you know we have an onsite lab for our testing services? This means faster, more accurate results! This also reduces costs and fees for you. At AFC Urgent Care locations in the Philadelphia, PA area, our mission is to provide the best healthcare possible in a kind and caring environment, in an economical manner, while respecting the rights of all of our patients at times and locations convenient to the patient. Click here to find the closest AFC Urgent Care center near you!

Note: Some tests at our AFC Urgent Care Centers require samples to be sent out for processing. Our staff will discuss with you what the expected time will be for results before we begin collecting a sample.