Lab Tests and Blood Work in Charlotte
Walk in for blood work, urine tests and stool tests at our Steele Creek and Plaza Midwood clinics in Charlotte, open 7 days. A provider sees you, decides which labs you need, and arranges sample collection as appropriate. Quest Diagnostics runs the tests, with timing depending on the test and sample processing. With insurance, you pay your plan’s share, and copays for covered visits with most NC Medicaid plans are usually $0 or $4; confirm coverage and costs. Self-pay is $140 for the visit, and common blood tests start at $35.
- ✓ Labs at both clinics, evenings and weekends
- ✓ No outside order needed: our provider orders the right tests
- ✓ Blood, urine and stool tests, run by Quest Diagnostics
- ✓ Result timing varies by test
- ✓ Clear instructions for results and follow-up
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Do urgent cares do blood work?
Many do, and OneSpotMD does at both clinics. A provider sees you first, talks with you about your symptoms or health concerns, and orders the tests that fit. Blood and urine samples can usually be collected during your visit. Stool samples may need to be collected at home and returned; staff explain the next steps. You do not need an outside doctor’s order.
How getting labs works
Common lab tests we order
We don’t order one standard panel for everyone. Your provider talks with you about your symptoms and concerns, then selects appropriate tests to help investigate possible causes. These are the most common reasons people get labs:
| Reason | Common tests |
|---|---|
| Tired all the time or low energy | Complete blood count (CBC), iron studies, thyroid, vitamin D and B12, metabolic panel |
| Hormone concerns | Thyroid, and male or female hormone levels such as testosterone or estrogen |
| Diabetes, cholesterol or blood pressure | A1c, cholesterol (lipid panel), metabolic panel, kidney and liver tests |
| Signs of an infection | CBC, urine test and urine culture |
| Stomach or bowel problems | Stool tests, liver tests and metabolic panel. See stomach and GI care. |
| STD testing | Testing based on your symptoms or a possible exposure |
| Immunity (titers) | MMR, hepatitis B and varicella (chickenpox) antibody tests for school or work |
Lab test prices without insurance
These are our discounted self-pay prices for common tests, for patients who don’t have insurance or choose not to use it. They’re added to the $140 visit and paid at your visit, with no separate bill from Quest. Your provider orders only the tests you need. With insurance, Quest bills your plan instead.
Everyday blood tests
| Test | What it checks | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Complete blood count (CBC) | Infection, anemia and blood cells | $35 |
| Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) | Blood sugar, kidneys, liver and electrolytes | $35 |
| Lipid panel | Cholesterol and triglycerides | $35 |
| Hemoglobin A1c | Average blood sugar over 3 months | $45 |
| Hepatic function panel | Liver | $35 |
| Glucose finger stick (in clinic) | Blood sugar right now | $25 |
Fatigue, vitamins and thyroid
| Test | What it checks | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Thyroid (TSH) | Underactive or overactive thyroid | $55 |
| Anemia panel | Iron and causes of anemia | $55 |
| Vitamin D | Vitamin D level | $60 |
| Vitamin B12 | B12 level | $45 |
| Reticulocyte count | How fast your body makes red blood cells | $30 |
Hormones
| Test | What it checks | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Total testosterone | Testosterone level | $55 |
| Estradiol | Estrogen level | $60 |
| LH and FSH | Hormones that control the ovaries and testes | $45 each |
| Prolactin | Pituitary hormone | $45 |
| Blood pregnancy test (quantitative) | Pregnancy hormone level | $45 |
| PSA | Prostate-related marker; screening requires a discussion of benefits and harms | $55 |
Inflammation, joints and autoimmune
| Test | What it checks | Price |
|---|---|---|
| C-reactive protein (CRP) | Inflammation | $45 |
| ESR (sed rate) | Inflammation | $35 |
| Uric acid | Uric acid level; not diagnostic of gout by itself | $55 |
| Rheumatoid factor | May support evaluation for rheumatoid arthritis; not diagnostic alone | $45 |
| ANA | May support autoimmune evaluation; positive results are not a diagnosis | $45 |
Other blood tests
| Test | What it checks | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Amylase | Pancreas | $45 |
| Lipase | Pancreas | $55 |
| PT/INR | Blood clotting | $60 |
| PTT | Blood clotting | $55 |
| BNP | Heart strain | $120 |
| Blood type and Rh | Your blood type | $35 |
| CEA | Marker used in selected cancer care; not a general cancer screening test | $60 |
Urine and stool tests
| Test | What it checks | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Urinalysis with pregnancy test (in clinic) | Urine infection, blood, sugar and pregnancy | $45 |
| Urine culture | Which bacteria cause a UTI | $65 |
| Fecal occult blood (in clinic) | Hidden blood in stool | $30 |
| Stool culture | Bacterial infection | $100 |
| C. diff | C. diff infection, often after antibiotics | $100 |
| Giardia | Parasite from water | $100 |
| Ova and parasites | Parasites | $70 |
| H. pylori stool test | Bacteria that cause ulcers | $150 |
Rapid tests in the clinic
These run in the clinic, with most results in 10-15 minutes. See flu, COVID and RSV testing.
| Test | What it checks | Price |
|---|---|---|
| COVID, flu A and flu B | Combined rapid test | $75 |
| RSV | Rapid test | $55 |
| Strep | Rapid test | $40 |
| Mono | Finger-stick rapid test | $40 |
For STD test prices, see STD testing. See our full self-pay price list for everything else.
Our annual physical at Steele Creek includes a urinalysis, CBC, CMP, lipid panel and A1c for $310 self-pay.
How long lab results take
| Test | When results are ready |
|---|---|
| Rapid flu, COVID, RSV, strep and mono tests | 10-15 minutes, during your visit |
| Most blood and urine tests | Timing varies; ask for the expected turnaround |
| Cultures and some specialty tests | A few days or longer, depending on the test |
Results and follow-up
Results are shared through the patient portal and clinic follow-up process. Confirm how and when you will receive them. If you have not heard by the expected date, contact the clinic; no news does not mean normal results. If something needs attention, your provider talks with you about the next steps:
- Starting or changing a medicine
- Changes to diet or lifestyle
- A follow-up visit to look into an abnormal result
Lab tests are interpreted with your symptoms, examination and history. Normal results do not rule out every illness, and abnormal results do not always mean disease. Seek emergency care for severe chest pain, breathing difficulty, fainting or other emergency symptoms rather than waiting for lab results.
How to prepare for blood work
- Fast only if your provider or laboratory instructs you. Many cholesterol tests and A1c do not require fasting; fasting glucose and selected tests do. If instructed, fasting is often 8-12 hours and plain water is generally allowed. Do not change medicines or diabetes treatment without advice.
- Bring a photo ID and your insurance or Medicaid card
- Bring a list of your medicines and supplements
- Bring any past lab results you have
- Drink water beforehand so your veins are easier to find
Why you shouldn’t wait
Discuss persistent symptoms and appropriate screening with your clinician. More testing is not always better; unnecessary tests can produce false-positive results.
| If you wait | What can happen |
|---|---|
| High blood sugar that isn’t checked | Diabetes can quietly damage the eyes, kidneys and nerves |
| Feeling tired all the time | Anemia, thyroid or vitamin problems keep going without treatment |
| High cholesterol you don’t know about | A higher risk of heart attack and stroke over time |
| A urine infection that isn’t tested | It can spread to the kidneys |
How much does blood work cost?
- Copay: you pay the copay amount set by your plan at the visit.
- Deductible or coinsurance: your share depends on your plan and services received. You may receive a bill after insurance processes the claim.
- NC Medicaid plans: copays for covered visits with most NC Medicaid plans are usually $0 or $4; confirm with your plan.
- Labs: Quest bills your plan directly, and what you owe depends on your plan.
Self-pay prices
These are discounted prices for patients who don’t have insurance or choose not to use it. $140 for the visit plus the price of each test, paid at your visit, with no separate bill from Quest. Common blood tests start at $35. See lab prices.
Most plans cover lab work that’s medically needed for your symptoms. Check with your plan to confirm. See all the plans we take on our insurance page.
Blood work on weekends and evenings
Both clinics are open Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, and Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm, so you can get labs done without taking time off work.
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Further reading: Preparing for fasting blood tests and Understanding lab results.
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