Onsite Labs

Whether you’re in the office for a sick visit or a routine physical, you don’t need to waste time dragging yourself around to another clinic for lab work. Seth Sullivan, MD, in New Canaan, Connecticut, offers the convenience of onsite labs. In addition to onsite blood draws, urinalysis, and rapid testing for strep throat, flu, and COVID-19, you can get an electrocardiogram (EKG) and X-rays in the office. To learn more about onsite labs or to schedule an appointment, call the concierge medicine office of Seth Sullivan, MD, or request one online today. 

What are the benefits of onsite labs?

Dr. Sullivan’s onsite lab offers the important advantage of convenience. You don’t need to spend extra time driving to another facility and waiting to have your blood drawn. You can get your lab work done while you’re already in the office for an appointment.

The onsite lab also produces faster results for some tests. That allows Dr. Sullivan to diagnose the problem and begin treatment as quickly as possible.

What are the available onsite lab tests?

Lab tests like saliva and nasal swabs, urinalysis, and some blood tests are run in the office. Your blood sample for other tests goes to a specialized lab for analysis. 

These are a few of the essential diagnostic tests you may need:

Saliva and nasal swabs

Swabs of your mouth, throat, and nose are used for rapid tests showing strep throat, COVID-19, and seasonal flu.

Urinalysis

A urinalysis reveals urinary tract infections and detects signs of diabetes and kidney and liver disease.

Complete blood count (CBC)

A CBC detects many possible health conditions, including nutrition shortages, blood disorders, and immune system problems.

Serum glucose

This test shows the amount of sugar (glucose) in your blood.

Basic metabolic panel (BMP)

The BMP measures eight substances in your blood, providing information about your metabolism, biochemical imbalances, and the health of your kidneys, liver, and heart.

Lipid panel

Dr. Sullivan runs a lipid panel to learn your blood levels of cholesterol and triglycerides.

C-reactive protein

C-reactive protein in your blood suggests you have an infection, inflammation, or heart disease.

What specialized testing can I get in the office?

Dr. Sullivan offers other essential diagnostic procedures in the office, including:

X-rays

X-rays are the gold standard for identifying broken bones, but they also reveal other problems, such as:

• Dislocated joints
• Bone spurs
• Bone cancer
• Bone infections
• Arthritis
• Slipped vertebrae
• Lung infections and conditions like emphysema and cancer

A chest X-ray also shows the size and shape of your heart, fluid around the heart, and calcium deposits.

Electrocardiograms (EKGs)

An EKG records the electrical activity in your heart, providing the information needed to diagnose:

• Abnormal heartbeats
• Heart inflammation
• Heart failure
• Coronary artery blockages
• Damaged heart muscles
• Enlarged heart muscles
• Faulty heart valves
• Heart attacks
• Heart defects

Dr. Sullivan can also use an EKG to screen for heart disease. 

For comprehensive primary care, including onsite labs, call Seth Sullivan, MD, or request an appointment online today.