Brooker, FL Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 336 (0% urban, 100% rural). >Population change since 2000: -4.5%

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $847.

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 18.7%

Land Area: 0.52 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 32622

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $54,194 (it was $40,000 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $20,888 (it was $15,091 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $102,408 (it was $44,600 in 2000) Brooker:$102,408FL:$214,000

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Recognitions and Certifications

Accredited Drug Testing has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 drug testing companies" for excellent customer service and we have received TPA Accreditation from the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association. We are active in all drug testing industry associations and our staff are trained and certified as drug and alcohol testing specialists.

Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

Blood Lab Tests

Lab/Blood Testing Centers
Brooker, FL

Accredited Drug Testing in Brooker, Florida provides confidential laboratory analyzed testing services at our Brooker, FL testing locations for medical and personal testing purposes for health, prevention and early detection of diseases. Patients can directly schedule a laboratory test including blood and urinalysis at multiple laboratory/blood testing centers in Brooker, Florida and the surrounding areas. Same day service is available and most testing centers in the Brooker, FL area are within minutes of your home or office.

638 E TARPON AVE 5.6 miles

638 E TARPON AVE
TARPON SPRINGS, FL 34689
Categories: TARPON SPRINGS FL

1081 S Pinellas Ave Suite E4 &, 6.1 miles

1081 S Pinellas Ave Suite E4 &,
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Categories: Tarpon Springs FL

11916 SHELDON RD STE C 6.2 miles

11916 SHELDON RD STE C
TAMPA, FL 33626
Categories: TAMPA FL

11611 Sheldon Rd, 6.4 miles

11611 Sheldon Rd,
Tampa, FL 33626
Categories: Tampa FL

8745 STATE ROAD 54 6.6 miles

8745 STATE ROAD 54
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34655
Categories: NEW PORT RICHEY FL

29245 US HWY 19 NORTH 6.8 miles

29245 US HWY 19 NORTH
CLEARWATER, FL 33761
Categories: CLEARWATER FL

701 ENTERPRISE RD E STE 701 7.1 miles

701 ENTERPRISE RD E STE 701
SAFETY HARBOR, FL 34695
Categories: SAFETY HARBOR FL

10730 STATE ROAD 54 7.3 miles

10730 STATE ROAD 54
TRINITY, FL 34655
Categories: TRINITY FL

2404 US HIGHWAY 19 7.3 miles

2404 US HIGHWAY 19
HOLIDAY, FL 34691
Categories: HOLIDAY FL

6182 GUNN HWY 7.6 miles

6182 GUNN HWY
TAMPA, FL 33625
Categories: TAMPA FL

26812 US HIGHWAY 19 N 8.1 miles

26812 US HIGHWAY 19 N
CLEARWATER, FL 33761
Categories: CLEARWATER FL

8401 J R MANOR DR STE 200 9.0 miles

8401 J R MANOR DR STE 200
TAMPA, FL 33634
Categories: TAMPA FL

3135 STATE ROAD 580 STE 12 9.0 miles

3135 STATE ROAD 580 STE 12
SAFETY HARBOR, FL 34695
Categories: SAFETY HARBOR FL

4741 US Highway 19, 9.0 miles

4741 US Highway 19,
New Port Richey, FL 34652
Categories: New Port Richey FL

2323 CURLEW RD STES 2A & 2B 9.1 miles

2323 CURLEW RD STES 2A & 2B
DUNEDIN, FL 34698
Categories: DUNEDIN FL

5400 SCHOOL RD 9.1 miles

5400 SCHOOL RD
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34652
Categories: NEW PORT RICHEY FL

5124 US HIGHWAY 19 9.2 miles

5124 US HIGHWAY 19
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34652
Categories: NEW PORT RICHEY FL

5927 WEBB RD 9.4 miles

5927 WEBB RD
TAMPA, FL 33615
Categories: TAMPA FL

1500 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE A1-A2 9.6 miles

1500 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE A1-A2
CLEARWATER, FL 33759
Categories: CLEARWATER FL

3837 NORTHDALE BLVD STE 140 9.6 miles

3837 NORTHDALE BLVD STE 140
Tampa, FL 33624
Categories: Tampa FL

7926 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE 9.9 miles

7926 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE
TAMPA, FL 33615
Categories: TAMPA FL

13856 N DALE MABRY HWY 10.0 miles

13856 N DALE MABRY HWY
TAMPA, FL 33618
Categories: TAMPA FL

15423 N DALE MABRY HWY STE 101 10.0 miles

15423 N DALE MABRY HWY STE 101
TAMPA, FL 33618
Categories: TAMPA FL

4899 W WATERS AVE STE C 10.3 miles

4899 W WATERS AVE STE C
TAMPA, FL 33634
Categories: TAMPA FL

1822 N BELCHER RD 101 & 102 10.4 miles

1822 N BELCHER RD 101 & 102
CLEARWATER, FL 33765
Categories: CLEARWATER FL

3450 Bushwood Park Dive Ste 100 10.4 miles

3450 Bushwood Park Dive Ste 100
TAMPA, FL 33618
Categories: TAMPA FL

5635 HOOVER BLVD 11.1 miles

5635 HOOVER BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33634
Categories: TAMPA FL

5406 HOOVER BLVD STE 21 11.3 miles

5406 HOOVER BLVD STE 21
TAMPA, FL 33634
Categories: TAMPA FL

5011 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE STE E 11.6 miles

5011 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE STE E
TAMPA, FL 33634
Categories: TAMPA FL

7001 N DALE MABRY HWY STE 10 11.9 miles

7001 N DALE MABRY HWY STE 10
TAMPA, FL 33614
Categories: TAMPA FL

15511 N Florida Avenue, Suites 602 12.5 miles

15511 N Florida Avenue, Suites 602
Tampa, FL 33613
Categories: Tampa FL

1219 Cleveland St, 12.6 miles

1219 Cleveland St,
Clearwater, FL 33755
Categories: Clearwater FL

1521 DRUID RD E 12.7 miles

1521 DRUID RD E
CLEARWATER, FL 33756
Categories: CLEARWATER FL

9328 US HIGHWAY 19 12.8 miles

9328 US HIGHWAY 19
PORT RICHEY, FL 34668
Categories: PORT RICHEY FL

5610 W LA SALLE ST 13.3 miles

5610 W LA SALLE ST
TAMPA, FL 33607
Categories: TAMPA FL

4728 N HABANA AVE ste 102 13.7 miles

4728 N HABANA AVE ste 102
TAMPA, FL 33614
Categories: TAMPA FL

3005 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD 13.9 miles

3005 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33607
Categories: TAMPA FL

2810 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD 14.0 miles

2810 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33607
Categories: TAMPA FL

2727 W DR MLK BLVD STE 200 14.0 miles

2727 W DR MLK BLVD STE 200
TAMPA, FL 33607
Categories: TAMPA FL

1010 E BUSCH BLVD STE 103 14.2 miles

1010 E BUSCH BLVD STE 103
TAMPA, FL 33612
Categories: TAMPA FL

829 W MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD STE 115 14.5 miles

829 W MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD STE 115
TAMPA, FL 33607
Categories: TAMPA FL

14438 UNIVERSITY COVE PL 14.7 miles

14438 UNIVERSITY COVE PL
TAMPA, FL 33613
Categories: TAMPA FL

3860 W COLUMBUS DR W BOY SCOUT BLVD 14.8 miles

3860 W COLUMBUS DR W BOY SCOUT BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33607
Categories: TAMPA FL

13610 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD 14.8 miles

13610 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33613
Categories: TAMPA FL

11528 US HIGHWAY 19 14.8 miles

11528 US HIGHWAY 19
PORT RICHEY, FL 34668
Categories: PORT RICHEY FL

3100 E FLETCHER AVE 15.0 miles

3100 E FLETCHER AVE
TAMPA, FL 33613
Categories: TAMPA FL

11315 N 30TH ST 15.0 miles

11315 N 30TH ST
TAMPA, FL 33612
Categories: TAMPA FL

1400 E BAY DR 15.1 miles

1400 E BAY DR
LARGO, FL 33771
Categories: LARGO FL

22945 STATE ROAD 54 15.2 miles

22945 STATE ROAD 54
LUTZ, FL 33549
Categories: LUTZ FL

7459 State Road 52, 15.3 miles

7459 State Road 52,
Hudson, FL 34667
Categories: Hudson FL

3305 W KENNEDY BLVD 15.4 miles

3305 W KENNEDY BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33609
Categories: TAMPA FL

560 CARILLON PKWY 15.6 miles

560 CARILLON PKWY
ST PETERSBURG, FL 33716
Categories: ST PETERSBURG FL

4602 N NEBRASKA AVE 15.6 miles

4602 N NEBRASKA AVE
TAMPA, FL 33603
Categories: TAMPA FL

900 CARILLON PKWY STE 406 15.7 miles

900 CARILLON PKWY STE 406
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33716
Categories: SAINT PETERSBURG FL

900 CARILLON PKWY STE 106 15.7 miles

900 CARILLON PKWY STE 106
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33716
Categories: SAINT PETERSBURG FL

13163 66TH ST 15.8 miles

13163 66TH ST
LARGO, FL 33773
Categories: LARGO FL

2919 W SWANN AVE Ste 402 16.1 miles

2919 W SWANN AVE Ste 402
TAMPA, FL 33609
Categories: TAMPA FL

24420 STATE ROAD 54 16.4 miles

24420 STATE ROAD 54
LUTZ, FL 33559
Categories: LUTZ FL

2981B W BAY DR 16.5 miles

2981B W BAY DR
BELLEAIR BLUFFS, FL 33770
Categories: BELLEAIR BLUFFS FL

10500 ULMERTON RD STE 202 16.7 miles

10500 ULMERTON RD STE 202
LARGO, FL 33771
Categories: LARGO FL

11370 66TH ST STE 125 16.9 miles

11370 66TH ST STE 125
LARGO, FL 33773
Categories: LARGO FL

1200 E 6TH AVE 16.9 miles

1200 E 6TH AVE
TAMPA, FL 33605
Categories: TAMPA FL

301 W PLATT ST STE 152 17.0 miles

301 W PLATT ST STE 152
TAMPA, FL 33606
Categories: TAMPA FL

10320 N 56TH ST STE 110 17.2 miles

10320 N 56TH ST STE 110
TEMPLE TERRACE, FL 33617
Categories: TEMPLE TERRACE FL

13944 LAKESHORE BLVD STE D 17.2 miles

13944 LAKESHORE BLVD STE D
HUDSON, FL 34667
Categories: HUDSON FL

2025 INDIAN ROCKS RD S 17.2 miles

2025 INDIAN ROCKS RD S
LARGO, FL 33774
Categories: LARGO FL

14100 FIVAY RD STE 140 17.3 miles

14100 FIVAY RD STE 140
HUDSON, FL 34667
Categories: HUDSON FL

INDIAN ROCKS RD 17.5 miles

INDIAN ROCKS RD
LARGO, FL 33774
Categories: LARGO FL

18101 HIGHWOODS PRESERVE PKWY 17.9 miles

18101 HIGHWOODS PRESERVE PKWY
TAMPA, FL 33647
Categories: TAMPA FL

11200 SEMINOLE BLVD STE 100 18.1 miles

11200 SEMINOLE BLVD STE 100
LARGO, FL 33778
Categories: LARGO FL

4305 E 21ST AVE 18.3 miles

4305 E 21ST AVE
TEMPE, FL 33605
Categories: TEMPE FL

4305 E 21ST AVE 18.3 miles

4305 E 21ST AVE
TAMPA, FL 33605
Categories: TAMPA FL

26827 Foggy Creek Rd, Bldg. 6 Suite 102 18.5 miles

26827 Foggy Creek Rd, Bldg. 6 Suite 102
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
Categories: Wesley Chapel FL

1750 N 50TH ST 19.1 miles

1750 N 50TH ST
TAMPA, FL 33619
Categories: TAMPA FL

7000 4TH ST N 19.2 miles

7000 4TH ST N
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33702
Categories: SAINT PETERSBURG FL

14000 FIVAY RD INJURY CARE ONLY 19.2 miles

14000 FIVAY RD INJURY CARE ONLY
HUDSON, FL 34667
Categories: HUDSON FL

20677 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD 19.3 miles

20677 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33647
Categories: TAMPA FL

1724 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD STE Q2 19.6 miles

1724 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD STE Q2
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL 33544
Categories: WESLEY CHAPEL FL

5504 GATEWAY BLVD 19.8 miles

5504 GATEWAY BLVD
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL 33544
Categories: WESLEY CHAPEL FL

5783 49TH ST N 20.0 miles

5783 49TH ST N
ST PETERSBURG, FL 33709
Categories: ST PETERSBURG FL

7601 SEMINOLE BLVD 20.2 miles

7601 SEMINOLE BLVD
SEMINOLE, FL 33772
Categories: SEMINOLE FL

11232 PARK BLVD, 20.4 miles

11232 PARK BLVD,
SEMINOLE, FL 33772
Categories: SEMINOLE FL

5653 PARK ST N STE 2 20.8 miles

5653 PARK ST N STE 2
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33709
Categories: SAINT PETERSBURG FL

6002 49TH ST N ANNEX BLDG 20.9 miles

6002 49TH ST N ANNEX BLDG
ST PETERSBURG, FL 33709
Categories: ST PETERSBURG FL

3012 N US HIGHWAY 301 20.9 miles

3012 N US HIGHWAY 301
TAMPA, FL 33619
Categories: TAMPA FL

4105 49TH ST N STE B 21.1 miles

4105 49TH ST N STE B
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33709
Categories: SAINT PETERSBURG FL

13799 PARK BLVD STE 258 21.2 miles

13799 PARK BLVD STE 258
SEMINOLE, FL 33776
Categories: SEMINOLE FL

3745 33RD ST N STE A 21.2 miles

3745 33RD ST N STE A
ST PETERSBURG, FL 33713
Categories: ST PETERSBURG FL

6500 38TH AVE N 21.6 miles

6500 38TH AVE N
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33710
Categories: SAINT PETERSBURG FL

3110 CHERRY PALM DR 21.8 miles

3110 CHERRY PALM DR
TAMPA, FL 33619
Categories: TAMPA FL

3251 66TH ST N 21.9 miles

3251 66TH ST N
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33710
Categories: SAINT PETERSBURG FL

7108 CAUSEWAY BLVD 21.9 miles

7108 CAUSEWAY BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33619
Categories: TAMPA FL

9210 FLORIDA PALM DR 22.2 miles

9210 FLORIDA PALM DR
TAMPA, FL 33619
Categories: TAMPA FL

27421 STATE ROAD 54 22.4 miles

27421 STATE ROAD 54
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL 33544
Categories: WESLEY CHAPEL FL

1530 4TH ST N 22.6 miles

1530 4TH ST N
ST PETERSBURG, FL 33704
Categories: ST PETERSBURG FL

170 MARINER BLVD., UNIT 7-A 23.4 miles

170 MARINER BLVD., UNIT 7-A
SPRING HILL, FL 34609
Categories: SPRING HILL FL

11123 COUNTY LINE RD 23.5 miles

11123 COUNTY LINE RD
SPRING HILL, FL 34609
Categories: SPRING HILL FL

10441 QUALITY DR STE 105 23.5 miles

10441 QUALITY DR STE 105
SPRING HILL, FL 34609
Categories: SPRING HILL FL

40 Seven Hills Dr, 23.6 miles

40 Seven Hills Dr,
Spring Hill, FL 34609
Categories: Spring Hill FL

120 2nd St S 23.7 miles

120 2nd St S
St Petersburg, FL 33701
Categories: St Petersburg FL

11752 E DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD 24.0 miles

11752 E DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
SEFFNER, FL 33584
Categories: SEFFNER FL

801 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD 24.5 miles

801 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
SEFFNER, FL 33584
Categories: SEFFNER FL

6800 Gulfport Blvd S Ste 115, 24.9 miles

6800 Gulfport Blvd S Ste 115,
South Pasadena, FL 33707
Categories: South Pasadena FL

Testing services include physician referral, collection of the specimen, complete laboratory analysis and confidential and secure result reporting.

Common Lab/Blood Tests Performed in Brooker, FL Include:

  • Lipid/Cholesterol Test
  • STD Testing
  • Diabetes Testing
  • Thyroid Testing
  • Hemoglobin A1C Testing
  • Complete Blood Count (CBC) Testing
  • Hepatitis Testing
  • Basic Metabolic Testing
  • Liver Function Testing
  • Hormone Testing

** Patients who have high insurance deductibles, co-pays or do not have insurance can access important health and wellness testing by scheduling/Ordering a confidential clinical test through Accredited Drug Testing By Phone or On-line.

The process to schedule a lab/blood test in Brooker, Florida is fast and easy!

Step 1: Schedule/Order your test online at www.accrediteddrugtesting.com/lab-test-order or call our scheduling department at 800-221-4291. You do not need to visit a doctor to order a test.

Step 2: Provide confidential and secure patient information including the type of test, zip code of the location area you would like to take the test, make payment and you will receive a patient registration form by email where you can immediately proceed to the testing center. Same day service is available. Your test registration pass will have the testing location address and hours of operation.

Step 3: After your test has been analyzed by one of our national CLIA and FDA certified laboratories (Quest/ LabCorp) your results will be sent through a confidential, secure and encrypted portal to the email address that you provided. In the event that the test is non-negative, abnormal or other circumstances, a consultation with the referring physician is available.

Blood Testing Brooker, Florida

A blood test performed in Brooker, FL is a laboratory analysis performed on a blood sample that is usually extracted from a vein in the arm using a hypodermic needle, or via fingerprick. Multiple tests for specific blood components, such as a glucose test or a cholesterol test, are often grouped together into one test panel called a blood panel or blood work. Blood tests are often used in health care to determine physiological and biochemical states, such as disease, mineral content, pharmaceutical drug effectiveness, and organ function. Typical clinical blood panels include a basic metabolic panel or a complete blood count. Blood tests are also used in drug tests to detect drug abuse.

A basic metabolic panel measures sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), magnesium, creatinine, glucose, and sometimes calcium. Tests that focus on cholesterol levels can determine LDL and HDL cholesterol levels, as well as triglyceride levels.

Some tests, such as those that measure glucose or a lipid profile, require fasting (or no food consumption) eight to twelve hours prior to the drawing of the blood sample.

For the majority of tests, blood is usually obtained from the patient's vein. Other specialized tests, such as the arterial blood gas test, require blood extracted from an artery. Blood gas analysis of arterial blood is primarily used to monitor carbon dioxide and oxygen levels related to pulmonary function, but is also used to measure blood pH and bicarbonate levels for certain metabolic conditions.[While the regular glucose test is taken at a certain point in time, the glucose tolerance test involves repeated testing to determine the rate at which glucose is processed by the body.

Laboratory Testing In Brooker, Florida

Our laboratory testing locations in Brooker, FL provide a wide range of certified laboratory test analysis. Some test results can be affected by certain foods and medications. For this reason, people may be asked to not eat or drink for several hours before a laboratory test or to delay taking medications until after the test.

Common Lab Tests Performed at our Brooker, Florida Testing Facilities Include:

  • Complete Blood Count. This test, also known as a CBC, is the most common blood test performed.
  • Prothrombin Time. Also known as PT and Pro Time, this test measures how long it takes blood to clot.
  • Basic Metabolic Panel.
  • Comprehensive Metabolic Panel.
  • Lipid Panel.
  • Liver Panel.
  • Thyroid Stimulating Hormone.
  • Hemoglobin A1C.

All laboratory testing that is performed on humans in the United States (except testing done in clinical trials and other types of human research) is regulated through the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), which were passed by Congress in 1988. The CLIA laboratory certification program is administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in conjunction with the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CLIA ensures that laboratory staff are appropriately trained and supervised and that testing laboratories have quality control programs in place so that test results are accurate and reliable.

STD Testing Brooker, Florida

Our local Brooker, Florida STD testing centers provide multiple STD tests for individuals who may have been exposed to or showing symptoms of an STD. Millions of Americans have some form of an STD and our testing is provided in a confidential manner. STD tests may be ordered for one specific type of test or you may order a multiple panel test which includes several STD tests. STD stands for Sexually Transmitted Disease, also known as STI or Sexually Transmitted Infection, meaning that these diseases are most often, but not exclusively, spread by sexual intercourse.

STDs are passed from one person to another through sexual activity which can include vaginal intercourse, anal intercourse and/or anal intercourse. Though not as common, STDs can also be transmitted through intimate physical contact such as heavy petting.

STDs do not always cause symptoms, or they may only cause mild symptoms. This makes it very possible to have an infection and not know it. Therefore, if you are sexually active it is important to get tested at least once a year.

Handy Resources

Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing

  1. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

    Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.

  2. FDA: Drug Testing

    Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.

  3. PDR.net

    Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.

  4. BeSafeRx - FDA

    Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.

  5. SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace

    Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.

  6. Drugs.com

    Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.

  7. Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

    Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.

  8. Merck Manuals

    Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.

  9. SAMHSA Store

    Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.

  10. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

    Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.

  11. CDC: Workplace Health Promotion

    CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.

  12. Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing

    General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.

  13. MedlinePlus: Drug Testing

    Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.

  14. University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia

    Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.

  15. World Health Organization (WHO)

    International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.

  16. Healthline: Drug Testing

    Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.

  17. WebMD: Drug Testing

    Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.

  18. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)

    Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.

AI Overview

Laboratory Blood Testing: An Essential Overview

Laboratory blood testing is a fundamental tool in medical diagnostics, offering critical insights into the physiological and pathological conditions of the body. These tests are commonly used to evaluate health, diagnose diseases, and monitor medical treatments. This overview highlights the importance, common types of blood tests, and what individuals can expect during the testing process.

Importance of Blood Testing

Blood tests are vital for early detection and management of diseases. They help in assessing the functioning of various organs such as the liver, kidneys, and thyroid, and are essential in diagnosing conditions like diabetes, anemia, and heart disease. Regular blood testing can aid in the early detection of health issues, allowing for timely intervention.

Common Types of Blood Tests

  • Complete Blood Count (CBC): Measures the levels of various blood cells like red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. This test is crucial for diagnosing conditions such as anemia and infections.
  • Blood Chemistry Panels: Includes tests such as liver panels, kidney panels, and electrolyte testing which assess the functionality of these organs and electrolyte balance.
  • Lipid Panel: Used to determine the levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, important for assessing heart disease risk.
  • Blood Glucose Tests: Measures blood sugar levels to manage and diagnose diabetes.
  • Coagulation Panel: Assesses blood clotting ability and can help diagnose clotting disorders or monitor blood thinning medications.

What to Expect During a Blood Test

  1. Preparation: Some tests require fasting or other specific conditions before sample collection. It's important to follow all preparatory instructions provided by the healthcare provider.
  2. Collection Process: A healthcare professional will draw blood, usually from a vein in the arm, using a small needle. The process is quick and causes minimal discomfort.
  3. Results: The time to receive test results can vary depending on the type of test. Results are typically available within a few days and will be discussed with the healthcare provider to interpret what they mean for the individual’s health.

Benefits of Regular Blood Testing

Regular blood testing provides numerous benefits:

  • Health Monitoring: Helps track health changes over time, providing insights into how lifestyle, diet, and age affect body functions.
  • Disease Management: Essential for managing chronic conditions, allowing adjustments in treatment plans based on test results.
  • Preventive Care: Identifies risk factors early, enabling preventive measures to be taken before the onset of more serious conditions.

Laboratory blood testing is a key component in healthcare management, playing a crucial role in diagnosing, monitoring, and preventing diseases. Understanding the types and purposes of various blood tests can help individuals actively participate in their healthcare decisions.

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Local Area Info: Brooker, Florida

Brooker is located in western Bradford County at 29°53?20?N 82°19?53?W? / ?29.88889°N 82.33139°W? / 29.88889; -82.33139 (29.888922, -82.331397). It is 17 miles (27 km) west of Starke, the county seat.

As of the census of 2000, there were 352 people, 123 households, and 93 families residing in the town. The population density was 670.7 people per square mile (261.4/km²). There were 136 housing units at an average density of 259.1 per square mile (101.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.44% White, 0.57% African American, 1.14% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.12% of the population.

There were 123 households out of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.16.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 336 (0% urban, 100% rural). >Population change since 2000: -4.5%

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $847.

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 18.7%

Land Area: 0.52 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 32622

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $54,194 (it was $40,000 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $20,888 (it was $15,091 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $102,408 (it was $44,600 in 2000) Brooker:$102,408FL:$214,000

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