What is Diagnostic Laboratory and Testing?

Our in-house laboratory allows most common diagnostic tests to be performed right in our office during your visit. Services include:

• Comprehensive blood work (CBC, metabolic panels, cholesterol, diabetes testing, thyroid function, etc.)

• Urinalysis and urine cultures

• Rapid strep tests

• Flu, COVID-19, and RSV testing

• Hemoglobin A1C

• Prostate-specific antigen (PSA)

• Basic sexually transmitted infection screening

• And many other routine and specialized tests

Most results are available quickly — often within minutes for rapid tests or same-day/next-day for blood work — eliminating the need to visit an outside lab.

Why In-House Diagnostic Testing is Important

Having laboratory testing available at our Melbourne office offers many benefits:

• Faster diagnosis and treatment

• Greater convenience for patients

• Better monitoring of chronic conditions like diabetes, high cholesterol, thyroid disorders, and anemia

• Immediate answers during your appointment

• Improved coordination between test results and your physician’s care plan

Early and accurate testing is key to preventing complications and maintaining good health.

Importance of Follow-Up with Your Physician

Diagnostic tests are most valuable when the results are properly interpreted and acted upon. At Suntree Internal Medicine, we strongly recommend scheduling a follow-up appointment with your physician after testing.

During this visit, your doctor will:

• Review and explain your lab results in detail

• Answer any questions you may have

• Adjust medications or treatment plans as needed

• Create a personalized strategy for long-term health management

This follow-up ensures you fully understand your results and receive the highest quality care.

Need lab work or diagnostic testing?Schedule your appointment at Suntree Internal Medicine today for convenient, in-house testing in Melbourne, FL.