Smyer, TX Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 477 (0% urban, 100% rural). >Population change since 2000: -0.6%

Population (male): 201

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Smyer: 80.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (8.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 50.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (26.1%), German (12.1%), Irish (8.1%), English (4.8%), Dutch (1.8%).

Land Area: 0.78 square miles.

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $45,475 (it was $30,667 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $17,736 (it was $11,784 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $98,052 (it was $44,300 in 2000) Smyer:$98,052TX:$172,200

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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
Smyer, TX

Accredited Drug Testing in Smyer, Texas provides confidential laboratory analyzed testing services at our Smyer, TX 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 Smyer, Texas and the surrounding areas. Same day service is available and most testing centers in the Smyer, TX area are within minutes of your home or office.

1804 S COLLEGE AVE 11.8 miles

1804 S COLLEGE AVE
LEVELLAND, TX 79336
Categories: LEVELLAND TX

6014 45TH ST UNIT A 12.8 miles

6014 45TH ST UNIT A
LUBBOCK, TX 79407
Categories: LUBBOCK TX

6014 45TH ST STE A 12.8 miles

6014 45TH ST STE A
LUBBOCK, TX 79407
Categories: LUBBOCK TX

6048 MARSHA SHARP FWY 13.1 miles

6048 MARSHA SHARP FWY
LUBBOCK, TX 79407
Categories: LUBBOCK TX

1000 FM ROAD 300 13.6 miles

1000 FM ROAD 300
LEVELLAND, TX 79336
Categories: LEVELLAND TX

6002 SLIDE RD STE P-12 14.2 miles

6002 SLIDE RD STE P-12
LUBBOCK, TX 79414
Categories: LUBBOCK TX

5217 82ND ST UNIT 102A 14.5 miles

5217 82ND ST UNIT 102A
LUBBOCK, TX 79424
Categories: LUBBOCK TX

5130 82ND ST 14.7 miles

5130 82ND ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79424
Categories: LUBBOCK TX

3804 21ST ST Ste B 15.4 miles

3804 21ST ST Ste B
LUBBOCK, TX 79410
Categories: LUBBOCK TX

3708 22ND PL STE 2 15.4 miles

3708 22ND PL STE 2
LUBBOCK, TX 79410
Categories: LUBBOCK TX

4413 82ND ST STE 102 15.5 miles

4413 82ND ST STE 102
LUBBOCK, TX 79424
Categories: LUBBOCK TX

3417 20th St, 15.8 miles

3417 20th St,
Lubbock, TX 79410
Categories: Lubbock TX

3423 61ST ST 16.1 miles

3423 61ST ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79413
Categories: LUBBOCK TX

2827 74TH ST 16.8 miles

2827 74TH ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79423
Categories: LUBBOCK TX

2402 52ND ST STE 8 17.2 miles

2402 52ND ST STE 8
LUBBOCK, TX 79412
Categories: LUBBOCK TX

2703 82ND ST 17.3 miles

2703 82ND ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79423
Categories: LUBBOCK TX

7307 UNIVERSITY AVE 17.3 miles

7307 UNIVERSITY AVE
LUBBOCK, TX 79423
Categories: LUBBOCK TX

7412 UNIVERSITY AVE 17.3 miles

7412 UNIVERSITY AVE
LUBBOCK, TX 79423
Categories: LUBBOCK TX

2032 82ND ST UNIT 101 17.8 miles

2032 82ND ST UNIT 101
LUBBOCK, TX 79423
Categories: LUBBOCK TX

1701 50TH ST 17.9 miles

1701 50TH ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79412
Categories: LUBBOCK TX

25 BRIERCROFT OFFICE PARK 18.2 miles

25 BRIERCROFT OFFICE PARK
LUBBOCK, TX 79412
Categories: LUBBOCK TX

410 N SLAUGHTER 20.4 miles

410 N SLAUGHTER
SUNDOWN, TX 79372
Categories: SUNDOWN TX

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

Common Lab/Blood Tests Performed in Smyer, TX 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 Smyer, Texas 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 Smyer, Texas

A blood test performed in Smyer, TX 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 Smyer, Texas

Our laboratory testing locations in Smyer, TX 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 Smyer, Texas 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 Smyer, Texas

Our local Smyer, Texas 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: Smyer, Texas

In 1902, Isaac L. Ellwood acquired 262,000 acres (1,060 km2) in Hockley and Lamb Counties and formed the Spade Ranch. The ranch, located deep within the heart of the Llano Estacado, was 10 mi (16 km) wide by 54 mi (87 km) long. The ranch's main headquarters were located in southeastern Lamb County, and the south pasture operations were headed up in eastern Hockley County, near present-day Smyer. The town of Smyer was founded in 1924, when William L. Ellwood began selling portions of the Spade Ranch to farmers. The town was platted in 1925 and named after Clinton E. Smyer, a Santa Fe Railroad division superintendent.

Smyer is located on the high plains of the Llano Estacado at 33°35?03?N 102°09?48?W? / ?33.58417°N 102.16333°W? / 33.58417; -102.16333 (33.5842563 -102.1632291), in eastern Hockley County. Texas State Highway 114 passes through the southern side of the town, leading west 16 miles (26 km) to Levelland, the county seat, and east 17 miles (27 km) to Lubbock.

As of the census of 2000, 480 people, 179 households, and 141 families resided in the town. The population density was 617.3 people per square mile (237.6/km²). The 215 housing units averaged 276.5 per square mile (106.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 81.88% White, 2.08% African American, 1.25% Native American, 13.12% from other races, and 1.67% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 29.17% of the population.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 477 (0% urban, 100% rural). >Population change since 2000: -0.6%

Population (male): 201

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Smyer: 80.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (8.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 50.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (26.1%), German (12.1%), Irish (8.1%), English (4.8%), Dutch (1.8%).

Land Area: 0.78 square miles.

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $45,475 (it was $30,667 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $17,736 (it was $11,784 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $98,052 (it was $44,300 in 2000) Smyer:$98,052TX:$172,200

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