Walking into urgent care for diagnostic testing can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re not feeling your best. Understanding what services are available and what to expect during your visit can help reduce anxiety and ensure you receive the most appropriate care. Avamed Care’s comprehensive diagnostic capabilities provide the answers needed for effective treatment decisions.

On-Site Laboratory Services

Blood work remains one of the most valuable diagnostic tools in urgent care medicine. Our advanced laboratory can perform:

• Complete Blood Count (CBC) to detect infections, anemia, or blood disorders
• Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) assessing liver, kidney, and heart function
• Lipid panels for cholesterol and cardiovascular risk evaluation
• Thyroid function tests (TSH, T3, T4) for metabolism assessment
• Hemoglobin A1C for diabetes monitoring and diagnosis
• Cardiac markers for heart attack evaluation
• Inflammatory markers (ESR, CRP) for infection or autoimmune conditions

Urinalysis provides immediate insights into urinary tract infections, kidney function, diabetes complications, and other systemic conditions. This simple, non-invasive test often provides critical diagnostic information within minutes of collection.

Advanced Imaging Services

Digital X-ray technology allows immediate evaluation of:

• Suspected fractures in arms, legs, ribs, and other bones
• Chest conditions including pneumonia, bronchitis, and lung infections
• Abdominal pain evaluation for bowel obstructions or other issues
• Foreign object detection in wounds or body cavities
• Joint problems and arthritis assessment
• Spinal alignment and injury evaluation

Having imaging capabilities on-site eliminates delays in diagnosis and treatment, reducing the need for additional appointments or referrals to other facilities.

Rapid Point-of-Care Testing

Immediate results are available for several common conditions:

• Strep throat testing with results in 5-10 minutes
• Influenza A and B detection for appropriate antiviral treatment
• Rapid COVID-19 testing for current infection status
• Pregnancy testing with immediate results
• Blood glucose monitoring for diabetes management
• Cholesterol and triglyceride screening
• Cardiac troponin for heart attack evaluation

These rapid tests enable our medical team to provide immediate treatment recommendations during your single visit.

Drug and Alcohol Screening

Comprehensive testing services include:

• Pre-employment screening for job requirements
• DOT compliance testing for transportation workers
• Court-ordered testing for legal proceedings
• Personal health monitoring and recovery support
• Workers’ compensation post-accident testing

Our certified laboratory follows strict chain-of-custody procedures ensuring accurate, legally defensible results.

What to Expect During Your Visit

Before testing begins:

• Complete patient registration forms (available online at www.avamedcare.com)
• Bring current medications list and insurance information
• Inform staff of allergies, medical conditions, or recent procedures
• Ask questions about any tests you don’t understand

During the testing process:

• Our experienced technicians prioritize your comfort and safety
• Most tests are quick and minimally uncomfortable
• Blood draws typically take less than 5 minutes
• X-rays require brief positioning but are painless
• Urine samples are collected in private facilities

After testing:

• Results are reviewed immediately by our medical team
• Treatment plans are discussed in detail before you leave
• Follow-up instructions are provided in writing
• Prescription medications are explained thoroughly

Understanding Your Results

Our medical professionals ensure you understand:

• What each test measures and why it was ordered
• Normal versus abnormal ranges for your age and gender
• What results mean for your current health status
• Whether additional testing or specialist referral is needed
• Treatment options and expected outcomes

We believe informed patients make better health decisions, so we invest time ensuring you understand your results completely.

When Follow-Up Care is Needed

Some conditions require ongoing monitoring or specialist care:

• Abnormal results that need repeat testing
• Conditions requiring specialist consultation
• Chronic disease management and monitoring
• Medication adjustments based on lab values

Avamed Care coordinates your continued care by providing detailed reports to your primary care physician and helping arrange appropriate follow-up appointments.

Quality Assurance You Can Trust

Our diagnostic services maintain the highest standards:

• Board-certified laboratory technicians
• Regularly calibrated and maintained equipment
• Comprehensive quality control procedures
• Participation in external proficiency testing programs
• Rapid result turnaround without compromising accuracy

Need diagnostic testing? Visit Avamed Care at 205 Tom Hill Sr Blvd Ste B, Macon, GA 31210, call (478) 200-8020, or visit www.avamedcare.com. Open until 10 PM daily, we provide comprehensive testing services with results and treatment recommendations in one convenient visit.