What types of lab tests can I get through DrHouse?
DrHouse physicians can order a broad range of lab tests through Labcorp when medically appropriate. Whether you’re experiencing new symptoms, monitoring a chronic condition, checking hormone levels, screening for an infection, or looking for preventive health insights, your physician can recommend the right testing based on your medical needs. Through DrHouse’s partnership with Labcorp, patients have access to one of the largest laboratory networks in the United States, offering more than 6,000 diagnostic tests and services.
Quick Answer
- Access to thousands of lab tests through Labcorp
- Lab tests are ordered by a physician based on your symptoms and medical history
- Common testing includes blood work, STI testing, hormone testing, diabetes screening, allergy testing, and pregnancy testing
- Available at Labcorp locations nationwide
- Results are reviewed by the ordering physician
- Follow-up care and treatment recommendations are available through DrHouse
Common Types of Lab Tests Available
DrHouse physicians may order a wide variety of laboratory tests, including:
Routine Blood Tests and Health Panels
Routine blood work is often used to evaluate overall health, investigate symptoms, and monitor ongoing conditions. Common examples may include:
- Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
- Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP)
- Lipid and cholesterol testing
- Liver and kidney function testing
- Electrolyte testing
STI and Infectious Disease Testing
Lab testing can help diagnose or confirm many infections, including:
- Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
- Bacterial infections
- Viral infections
- Other infectious diseases that may require laboratory confirmation
Testing may be recommended for patients experiencing symptoms, after a potential exposure, or as part of routine sexual health screening.
Thyroid and Hormone Testing
Hormone-related testing may be ordered to evaluate symptoms such as fatigue, weight changes, mood changes, reproductive health concerns, or suspected endocrine disorders.
Examples include:
- Thyroid function testing
- Testosterone testing
- Estrogen testing
- Other hormone evaluations when clinically appropriate
Diabetes and Metabolic Health Testing
Physicians may order testing to assess blood sugar control and metabolic health, including:
- Blood glucose testing
- Hemoglobin A1C testing
- Other metabolic assessments
These tests may be used for diagnosis, monitoring, or ongoing management of chronic conditions.
Allergy Testing
Allergy testing may help identify potential triggers contributing to symptoms such as:
- Seasonal allergies
- Environmental allergies
- Certain food-related reactions
Pregnancy and Women’s Health Testing
Depending on your symptoms and medical needs, physicians may recommend:
- Pregnancy testing
- Reproductive health testing
- Hormone-related evaluations
Preventive and Wellness Screening
Lab testing is often used as part of preventive healthcare and routine health monitoring. Depending on your age, medical history, risk factors, and health goals, your physician may recommend appropriate screening tests to help identify potential health concerns early.
How DrHouse Lab Testing Works
- Schedule a virtual visit with a licensed physician.
- Discuss your symptoms, concerns, or health goals.
- If laboratory testing is medically appropriate, the physician will issue a lab referral.
- Complete your testing at a nearby Labcorp location.
- Results are sent directly to the ordering physician for review.
- Follow up with your physician to discuss results, treatment recommendations, or next steps if needed.
Why Lab Testing May Be Recommended
A physician may order laboratory testing to:
- Confirm or rule out a diagnosis
- Investigate unexplained symptoms
- Monitor a chronic medical condition
- Evaluate treatment effectiveness
- Screen for underlying health concerns
- Support preventive healthcare and wellness planning
Lab testing provides objective medical information that can help physicians make more informed treatment decisions.
Find Available Tests and Lab Locations
DrHouse physicians can order many of the laboratory tests available through Labcorp. If you’re interested in a specific test, you can browse Labcorp’s test directory to learn more about available testing options before your visit.
- Search available tests: https://www.labcorp.com/test-menu/search
- Find a nearby Labcorp location: https://www.labcorp.com/labs-and-appointments
Keep in mind that not every test is appropriate for every situation. Your physician will determine which laboratory tests are medically necessary based on your symptoms, medical history, and healthcare needs.
Limitations and What to Know
Not every condition requires laboratory testing, and lab work is not automatically included with every visit. Physicians only order tests that are medically appropriate based on your symptoms, medical history, and clinical evaluation.
While DrHouse provides the lab referral, the laboratory testing itself may involve separate charges from Labcorp depending on the tests ordered and your insurance coverage.
Some medical conditions may require additional diagnostic testing, imaging studies, or an in-person examination that cannot be completed through laboratory testing alone.
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