Medical Labs

Fasting is not necessary for this test.

• Herpes Simplex Virus I & II
• Syphilis (Rapid Plasma Reagin)
• Chlamydia/Gonorrhea

Chlamydia and Gonorrhea are very common STD's. They can cause fertility problems if gone undetected and not treated. Most males and females do not show signs or symptoms. However, they both have similar signs and symptoms when present.
Please Note: We are required by law to report positive results to the Virginia Department of Health.

Fasting is not necessary for this test.

• HIV I & II
• Hepatitis B Surface Ag
• Hepatitis C Virus Antibody
• Herpes Simplex Virus I & II
• Syphilis (Rapid Plasma Reagin)
• Chlamydia/Gonorrhea

Fasting is not necessary for this test.

• Hepatitis A, IgM Ab
• Hepatitis B Surface Ag
• Hepatitis C Virus Antibody

Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) can be contracted by consuming contaminated water or food. The IgM antibody is the first antibody produced by the body when it is exposed to HAV. It develops within a week of symptom onset, peaks in three months, and is usually gone after six months. This test is used to detect early or recent infections in people with symptoms of acute HAV.
Please Note: We are required by law to report positive results to the Virginia Department of Health.

Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) can be contracted through sharing contaminated needles, having unprotected sex, or being exposed to infected blood from another person. If left untreated, it can lead to serious issues like liver failure. This will identify infected people before any symptoms appear. However, HBV can have an incubation period of 1 to 6 months after the date of exposure.
Please Note: We are required by law to report positive results to the Virginia Department of Health.

Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) is a viral infection that affects the liver and causes it to become inflamed. HCV can be spread by blood from contaminated needles during drug use or tattooing as well as unprotected sex. HCV antibodies usually do not appear until several months into an infection. This test cannot tell the difference between an acute or long-term (chronic) infection.
Please Note: We are required by law to report positive results to the Virginia Department of Health.

Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) antibodies produce several days after an initial infection and may be detectable in the blood for several weeks. Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HSV-1) typically causes oral herpes that is commonly known as a cold sore or fever blisters. Herpes Simplex Virus 2 (HSV-2) typically causes genital herpes. HSV 1 & 2 are transmitted by direct contact with a sore or body fluid of an infected individual.
Please Note: We are required by law to report positive results to the Virginia Department of Health.

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is the virus that causes AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.) The HIV virus is highly contagious disease that may spread when the blood and bodily fluids of an infected person come into contact with broken skin or mucous membranes of an uninfected person.
Please Note: We are required by law to report positive results to the Virginia Department of Health.

• HIV I
• HIV II

Rapid Plasma Reagin (commonly known as Syphilis) is caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum. Syphilis is a very common Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD). It can be treated easily, but if left untreated can cause severe health problems.
Please Note: We are required by law to report positive results to the Virginia Department of Health.

Chicken pox is caused by the Varicella-Zoster Virus. It is important for those who are looking to become pregnant to have this test done to see if the woman has already been exposed to the virus or not. The virus can cause birth defect or illness to the baby (depending on when during the pregnancy an infection occurs.) If she is not immune, a vaccine can be given before the pregnancy. However, if she is already pregnant and may have been exposed to the virus, treatment is available that can prevent or weaken the severity of the virus.

Mumps is a contagious disease caused by a virus that usually spreads through saliva and infects many parts of the body, especially the salivary glands. Mumps causes these glands to swell and can be very painful.

Measles (Rubeola) is caused by the Paramyxovirus. It is a highly contagious disease that can be very serious if contracted by children. The virus can cause fever, cough, runny nose, conjunctivitis, and a rash. It can cause more serious conditions such as pneumonia, diarrhea, or swelling of the brain (encephalitis,) which could lead to seizures and brain damage. In pregnant women, the virus can be passed from mother to the unborn child, which can lead to premature birth or spontaneous abortions.

Rubella is the virus that causes German measles. It is a contagious virus that is best known by its distinctive red rash it creates. It is not the same as Rubeola (Measles) and is not as infectious or as severe. However, pregnant women who contract Rubella can have serious effects of the unborn child ranging from growth retardation, deafness, and mental retardation. It is important for pregnant woman to check immunity status against Rubella as early as possible.

Measles are caused by the paramyxovirus. It is a highly contagious disease that can be very serious if contracted by children. The virus can cause fever, cough, runny nose, conjunctivitis, and a rash. It can cause more serious conditions such as pneumonia, diarrhea, or swelling of the brain (encephalitis,) which could lead to seizures and brain damage. In pregnant women, the virus can be passed from mother to the unborn child, which can lead to premature birth or spontaneous abortions.

Tetanus is a severe and potentially fatal disease. It can cause stiffness and violent spasms of skeletal muscles (also known as "Lockjaw.") It can stem from a single puncture wound or wounds with major tissue injury that allow spores to grow. It usually first involves the jaw and then becomes widespread throughout the body. It cannot be transferred from one person to another.

Diphtheria is a severe and contagious disease that can cause fever, swollen glands, and can block breathing. Infants are routinely vaccinated against diphtheria because it is one of the most common causes of death in children.

Pertussis, also known as Whooping Cough, is a respiratory infection. It causes severe coughing spasms that end in a "whooping" sound when the person breathes in. Before the vaccine was available, pertussis killed around 10,000 people in the United States each year. Since the vaccine the number of deaths has been greatly reduced to less than 30 per year.

The Prothrombin Time (PT) Test is a blood test used to measure the body's ability to form blood clots and the time is measured against the International Normalized Ratio (INR). In most people when an injury occurs, blood clotting is initiated to stop bleeding and to begin the healing process. If the body's blood clotting is not functioning properly then improper healing and excessive bleeding can occur. People susceptible to blood clots that can cause strokes and heart attacks may be taking anti-coagulant medications to reduce the formation of clots in the blood. On such medications, physicians will use a PT/INR test to monitor the drug usage and effectiveness.

Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It usually infects the lungs, but can spread to any part of the body including the kidneys, spine, as well as the brain. TB is usually spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. This test is only a 1 visit requirement with no follow up visits. The results are more accurate than the Tuberculosis skin test and lessen the chance of a false positive reading.

Vitamin D is also known as the "sunshine vitamin" because the body manufactures the vitamin after being exposed to sunshine. Vitamin D helps your body absorb the amount of calcium it needs. It also has other roles in the body, including modulation of cell growth, neuromuscular and immune function, and reduction of inflammation. Low levels of Vitamin D are associated with a significant increased risk for coronary artery disease, peripheral arterial disease, stroke, diabetes mellitus, and many causes of mortality.