Stool Tests
Stool tests in Houston, TX. Detection of parasites and infections, in Spanish, with affordable pricing.
Learn More
Blood work is drawn at the clinic itself, walk-in, and the result is explained to you along with what each value means. No prior doctor's order and no insurance are needed.
Which tests are available?
| Test | What it is for | Fasting? |
|---|---|---|
| Complete blood count | Anemia, infection, platelets | No |
| Fasting glucose | Detecting and managing diabetes | Yes, 8 hours |
| Glycated hemoglobin (A1C) | Average blood sugar over 3 months | No |
| Lipid panel | Total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides | Usually yes |
| Metabolic panel | Kidney and liver function, electrolytes | Depends on the panel |
| Thyroid panel | TSH and thyroid hormones | No |
| Hormone panel | Hormone levels | Better in the morning |
When do you need to fast, and for how long?
For fasting glucose, 8 hours without food, water only. The lipid panel usually asks for the same, although some labs now accept it without fasting. A1C requires no fasting, which is its advantage for diabetes monitoring. Ask which panel you are having when you book, because that is what decides whether you eat breakfast.
How to prepare
- Drink water before the draw: the vein is easier to find when you are hydrated
- Avoid hard exercise the day before, which shifts some values
- Bring your medication and supplement list: several affect results
- If needles make you faint, say so beforehand, not afterwards
What do the common values mean?
According to the American Diabetes Association, an A1C below 5.7% is considered normal, 5.7 to 6.4% indicates prediabetes and 6.5% or above meets the criteria for diabetes. For cholesterol, the number alone says little: it is read together with age, blood pressure, smoking and family history, as the USPSTF sets out.
A value outside the range is not a diagnosis. It is a data point to repeat or complete, and the clinic's medical team tells you the next step.
What about the results?
You are notified as soon as they arrive and they are explained to you, along with the plan. You get a printed report to take to another doctor or to keep for comparison at your next check.
If the test is part of following a chronic condition, care continues at diabetes, blood pressure and cholesterol management. Promotions include the complete general check-up for $99 and the general blood panel with vitamin B12 for $99.
Included in this service
CBC and blood chemistry
Glucose, cholesterol and triglycerides
Thyroid, liver and kidney tests
Results explained in Spanish
Ready to schedule your appointment?
Call us now or visit us — no appointment needed
Frequently Asked Questions
In most cases results are ready the same day or very soon, and we explain them to you in Spanish.
No. We welcome walk-ins Monday to Sunday from 9 AM to 9 PM. You can also call us to reserve a time.
Yes. You don't need insurance; we offer affordable, transparent pricing. Ask us about the cost before your visit.
Related guides
Blood Pressure Pills: Why Not to Stop When You Feel Fine
If your blood pressure reads normal while on pills, that means they work. Why stopping on your own is risky, and what to do if they bother you or run out.
Blood in Your Urine: Causes and Why It Gets Checked
Pink urine, or blood flagged on a urine test: common causes, the ones that need a closer look, and why it is worth checking even without pain. Sharpstown.
Vitamin B12: Benefits, Deficiency Symptoms and Injections
What vitamin B12 does, deficiency symptoms to watch for, and when a B12 shot beats pills. Same-day B12 testing and injections in Houston — walk in, no insurance needed.
