Laboratory Testing Services
Available at both our Palm Beach Gardens and Stuart locations
Comprehensive On-Site Laboratory Testing
True Compassion Urgent Care provides extensive laboratory testing services at both our Palm Beach Gardens and Stuart locations. Our on-site lab capabilities allow us to perform a wide range of tests with rapid results, often available during your same visit. From routine blood work to specialized testing, we offer convenient, accurate diagnostic services without the need for separate lab appointments. Walk-ins are always welcome for lab testing—no appointment necessary.
Common Reasons for Lab Testing
- Routine health screening and wellness checks
- Pre-operative clearance lab work
- Diagnosis of infections (blood, urine, throat)
- Monitoring chronic conditions (diabetes, thyroid, cholesterol)
- Anemia or fatigue evaluation
- Liver and kidney function assessment
- Electrolyte and metabolic panel
- Drug screening for employment
- STD/STI testing
- Pregnancy testing
- Vitamin deficiency evaluation
- Follow-up monitoring for medication management
Our Laboratory Services
At True Compassion Urgent Care, our on-site laboratory is equipped to handle most common testing needs with results available quickly—many within 15-30 minutes. For more specialized tests requiring external lab processing, we partner with nationally certified reference laboratories to ensure accurate results typically within 24-48 hours. Our experienced phlebotomists make blood draws as comfortable as possible, and our providers interpret results in the context of your overall health to provide clear explanations and appropriate treatment recommendations.
What to Expect During Your Lab Visit
Diagnostic Capabilities
After Your Lab Testing
For on-site rapid tests, results are typically available within 15-30 minutes and will be discussed with you before you leave. For tests sent to our reference laboratory, results are usually available within 24-48 hours and will be communicated to you via phone, patient portal, or follow-up visit depending on the findings. Critical or abnormal results are communicated promptly by our medical team. We can forward your results to your primary care physician or specialist as requested. Keep hydrated after blood draws and apply pressure to the site if you notice any bruising or bleeding.
Available at Both Locations
Frequently Asked Questions
No appointment is necessary for most lab tests. Walk-ins are welcome at both our Palm Beach Gardens and Stuart locations, open daily from 8am to 8pm. If you have specific lab orders from your doctor, bring them with you. For some specialized tests, calling ahead may be helpful.
Rapid tests processed on-site (such as urinalysis, strep, flu, COVID-19, pregnancy tests) provide results in 15-30 minutes. Standard blood work sent to our reference lab typically returns within 24-48 hours. We'll contact you with results and any necessary follow-up.
Fasting (8-12 hours without food or drinks except water) is required for some tests including lipid panels, glucose tests, and comprehensive metabolic panels. If you're unsure, call ahead or bring your lab orders and we'll advise you. Many tests don't require fasting.
Yes! Bring your lab orders from your physician and we'll perform the testing. We can send results directly to your doctor's office. This is often more convenient than going to a separate lab facility.
Most insurance plans, including Medicare, cover medically necessary lab work. We accept most major insurance plans. Some tests may require prior authorization or may not be covered depending on your plan. We also offer self-pay rates for those without insurance.
Yes, we provide urine drug screening for pre-employment, random testing, and DOT requirements. Bring any paperwork from your employer. Results are typically available within 24-48 hours.
Yes, we offer comprehensive STD/STI testing including HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and hepatitis. Testing can be done via blood draw and/or urine sample. Results are handled confidentially and discussed privately with you.
Please bring: (1) Photo ID, (2) Insurance card if filing with insurance, (3) Lab orders from your doctor if applicable, (4) List of current medications, (5) Any previous lab results for comparison if available.
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Walk-ins welcome at both locations. Open daily 8am-8pm.