It’s generally a good idea to fast for at least 8 hours before a blood draw and we recommend avoiding smoking, chewing gum, or exercise, all of which can impact digestion and alter your results. When your provider orders lab work, they’ll inform you of the preparations you need for your tests.
Monday–Friday: 8am - 5pm
Saturday–Sunday: Closed
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7350 Clearwater Road, #201
Baxter, MN 56425
Lab Work Near Brainerd
Convenient Lab Work
You deserve convenience in testing.
The ability to get lab work done at the same location as their medical provider helps many patients follow through with their plan for better health. Lab work is an essential part of good health care because it gives your provider accurate insight into your health.
What To Expect
In most cases your physician will order your lab work and instruct you on preparations such as fasting, avoiding certain medications or supplements, etc.
The amount of blood or other materials needed to perform lab work near Brainerd will depend upon which tests you need. Your phlebotomist will draw your blood for blood panels and instruct you on proper urine collection for urinalysis.
Your provider will inform you what steps to take after your test results are in.
How Do Lab Tests Work?
Lab tests involve the collection of specimens from your body for thorough medical and scientific analysis. We use proven methods of testing materials like blood, saliva, semen, urine, hair samples, and stool samples. By analyzing the contents of these specimens, we provide a more accurate assessment of your health concerns and how to alleviate them.
Fast, Reliable Lab Work
Personalized, Compassionate Care
It doesn't matter whether you visit us for women's health services, non-surgical orthopedics, aesthetic medicine, or anything in-between. We take the time to sit down and get to know you and your concerns, whether they're aesthetic, medical, or even mental health related.
Locally Owned and Operated
As an independent, locally-owned medical center, we're invested in our community and our patients. We provide the highest quality care, often at a fraction of the cost of corporate health systems.
Comprehensive Health Services
We provide the unique benefit of offering well woman exams along with aesthetics, physical and mental wellness, and non-surgical orthopedic services. At Baxter Medical, we've got you covered from tip to toe.
Monday–Friday: 8am - 5pm
Saturday–Sunday: Closed
7350 Clearwater Road
Baxter,
MN
56425
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lab Work at Baxter Medical Center
Two of the most common specimens analyzed in lab tests are blood and urine. Some tests require collection of saliva, semen, hair samples, or stool samples.
When you should expect to receive your lab results depends on the number and complexity of tests. It often takes several days for tests to be completed and results compiled.
