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Laboratory Services
On-Site Laboratory Services in Mansfield, Texas
At ALMS Community Health Center, our on-site laboratory provides fast, accurate diagnostic testing to support your healthcare needs. From routine blood work and urinalysis to infection testing and chronic disease monitoring, we offer comprehensive lab services with same-day or next-day results eliminating the need for separate lab appointments and reducing wait times for critical health information.
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Having laboratory services in the same location as your primary care provider means faster diagnoses, more convenient care and better coordination between testing and treatment. No more driving to separate facilities, waiting days for results or playing phone tag to discuss findings. Your provider receives results quickly and can explain them to you in person or via secure messaging.
Why Choose ALMS for Laboratory Services?
Convenience and Speed
Accuracy and Quality
Affordable, Transparent Pricing
Comprehensive Testing Menu
If we can't perform a test on-site, we'll coordinate with reference laboratories and ensure you get the testing you need.
Our Laboratory Services
Blood Work
Comprehensive blood testing for diagnosis and monitoring
Learn More About Blood Work Services →
Chronic Monitoring
Regular lab testing for ongoing condition management
Learn More About Chronic Monitoring Services →
Urinalysis
Urine testing for kidney function and infection detection
Learn More About Urinalysis Services →
Preventive Screenings
Early detection through routine health screenings
Learn More About Preventive Screening Services →
Infection Testing
Rapid and accurate testing to identify infections
Learn More About Infection Testing →
How Laboratory Testing Works at ALMS
Simple, Convenient Process
Getting lab work done at ALMS is easy:
Order: Your provider orders necessary tests during your appointment (or you can schedule a lab-only visit)
Collection: Our trained phlebotomist draws your blood or collects other specimens
Processing: Samples are processed in our on-site lab or sent to reference labs
Results: Most results available within 24-48 hours (many same-day)
Review: Your provider reviews results and contacts you with findings and next steps
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For routine monitoring labs, you can often schedule a quick "blood draw only" appointment, get your labs done in 10-15 minutes and leave. Your provider will contact you when results are ready.
Fasting vs. Non-Fasting Tests
Some lab tests require fasting (no food or drink except water for 8-12 hours before testing):
Fasting Required:
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Lipid panels (cholesterol)
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Fasting glucose
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Some comprehensive metabolic panels
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No Fasting Needed:
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Complete blood counts
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Thyroid tests
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Most other blood work
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Hemoglobin A1C
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We'll always tell you if fasting is required when scheduling your lab appointment.
Preparing for Lab Work
To ensure accurate results:
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Follow fasting instructions if required
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Stay hydrated (drink water before blood draws)
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Take regular medications unless told otherwise
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Inform your provider of all medications and supplements
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Wear short sleeves or easily rolled-up sleeves
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Arrive on time for your appointment
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If you're nervous about blood draws, let our phlebotomist know. We're experienced with anxious patients and will make the process as comfortable as possible.
Understanding Your Lab Results
Reference Ranges and What They Mean
Every lab test has a "reference range" or "normal range", the values seen in healthy people. Your results are compared to these ranges.
Important to know:
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Reference ranges vary by age, sex, and sometimes race
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"Normal" doesn't always mean optimal
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Trends over time matter as much as single values
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Some medications affect lab values
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Context matters, your provider interprets results based on your complete health picture
Your provider will explain what your results mean for YOU, not just whether they fall within the normal range.
Accessing Your Results
We make it easy to access your lab results:
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Patient Portal: View results online securely
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Phone Call: Your provider calls to discuss abnormal results
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Follow-up Appointment: In-person review for complex results
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Secure Messaging: Ask questions about results through patient portal
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You own your health information. You always have the right to copies of your lab results.
Accepted Insurance & Affordable Self-Pay Options
Insurance Coverage for Lab Services
ALMS Community Health Center accepts most major insurance plans, including:
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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UnitedHealthcare
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Aetna
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Cigna
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Humana
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And many other carriers
Not sure if we accept your insurance? Call 214-862-5756 to verify coverage before your appointment.
Self-Pay Laboratory Pricing
Don't have insurance? No problem. We offer:
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Transparent, upfront pricing for all services
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Competitive self-pay rates
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Flexible payment plans
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Sliding scale fees based on income (when applicable)
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No-interest payment options
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Everyone deserves access to quality Lab services, regardless of insurance status.
Coordination with Your Healthcare
Integrated with Your Care Plan
Laboratory services at ALMS aren't separate from your healthcare, they're an essential part of it.
Integration means:
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Your provider orders the right tests at the right time
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Results inform treatment decisions immediately
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Trends are tracked over time
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Follow-up testing is scheduled appropriately
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All results are part of your permanent medical record
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Care coordination with specialists when needed
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Your lab results tell an ongoing story about your health. Having them all in one place, tracked over time by providers who know you, leads to better care.
When We Use Reference Laboratories
For specialized tests we don't perform on-site, we coordinate with trusted reference laboratories that provide:
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Advanced genetic testing
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Specialized infectious disease testing
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Rare hormone tests
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Complex immunology testing
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Toxicology and therapeutic drug monitoring
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Pathology services
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We handle all coordination and ensure results come back to your provider for review and discussion with you.