Laboratory Testing Services — Mission, TX

CLIA-certified in-house testing with same-day* results for ordering physicians, home health agencies, and walk-in patients across the Rio Grande Valley.

Advance Medical Lab is a CLIA-certified independent clinical laboratory in Mission, TX, providing accurate and reliable laboratory testing for home health agencies, nursing homes, hospice providers, physician offices, and walk-in patients across the Rio Grande Valley. We offer in-house same-day testing for most routine panels, as well as reference laboratory services with results returned within 24 hours. Our mobile phlebotomy routes serve Cameron, Starr, and Hidalgo counties.

Testing panels

In-house tests — same-day results

Same-day results

Complete Blood Count (CBC)

Same-day results

Measures red cells, white cells, platelets, hemoglobin, and hematocrit. Used for routine screening and monitoring.

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)

Same-day results

Evaluates kidney function, liver function, blood sugar, and electrolyte balance in one panel.

Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP)

Same-day results

Core assessment of kidney function, blood glucose, and electrolytes.

Renal Function Panel

Same-day results

Targeted evaluation of kidney health including creatinine, BUN, and electrolytes.

Hepatic Function Panel

Same-day results

Assesses liver health through bilirubin, protein, and enzyme levels.

Lipid Panel

Same-day results

Measures total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglycerides for cardiovascular risk assessment.

Bilirubin Direct

Same-day results

Measures direct bilirubin to evaluate liver and bile duct function.

Magnesium

Same-day results

Evaluates magnesium levels for muscle, nerve, and cardiac health monitoring.

Creatinine

Same-day results

Single marker for kidney filtration function and renal health monitoring.

GGT (Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase)

Same-day results

Liver enzyme used to assess liver disease and bile duct conditions.

Phosphorus

Same-day results

Measures phosphate levels related to kidney function, bone health, and metabolic disorders.

Potassium

Same-day results

Evaluates potassium levels critical for heart rhythm, muscle function, and fluid balance.

Uric Acid

Same-day results

Measures uric acid levels for gout monitoring and kidney stone risk assessment.

Prealbumin

Same-day results

Sensitive marker of nutritional status and protein synthesis, commonly used in home health monitoring.

Urinalysis

Same-day results

Physical, chemical, and microscopic urine examination for infection, kidney function, and metabolic conditions.

Pregnancy Test (hCG)

Same-day results

Urine-based detection of human chorionic gonadotropin for early pregnancy confirmation.

Drug Screening

Same-day results

Urine-based drug testing panels for commonly prescribed and controlled substances.

Reference laboratory tests

Results within 24 hrs*

TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)*

Results within 24 hrs*

Evaluates thyroid gland function for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism screening and monitoring.

Vitamin B12*

Results within 24 hrs*

Measures B12 levels for deficiency detection in neurological and hematologic conditions.

Vitamin D*

Results within 24 hrs*

Assesses Vitamin D levels for bone health, immune function, and deficiency management.

Valproic Acid*

Results within 24 hrs*

Therapeutic drug monitoring for patients prescribed valproate for seizure or mood disorder management.

Vancomycin Trough Level*

Results within 24 hrs*

Monitors vancomycin concentration for antibiotic dosing management in serious infections.

Coagulation Studies (PT/INR, PTT)*

Results within 24 hrs*

Measures blood clotting time for patients on anticoagulation therapy or with bleeding disorders.

Wound Cultures*

Results within 24 hrs*

Identifies bacterial organisms and antibiotic sensitivity in wound specimens.

Urine Culture*

Results within 24 hrs*

Identifies bacteria causing urinary tract infections and determines appropriate antibiotic treatment.

Additional Tests Available

Contact us for a full test menu. We accommodate specialized panel requests for home health agency patients.

* These tests are sent to a reference laboratory for processing. Results are typically available within 1–2 business days. All other listed tests are processed in-house with same-day results.

Mobile phlebotomy

Our phlebotomists collect samples at your patient's preferred location — at home, at your facility, or at our Mission lab. We offer mobile phlebotomy services across Cameron, Starr, and Hidalgo counties with same-day* result turnaround.

Scheduled morning routes
Homebound patients welcome
Same-day* result turnaround

Home health agencies can set up a dedicated mobile phlebotomy route for their patients — learn how our partner program works.

How results are delivered

Sample collected

At the patient's preferred location — at home, at your facility, or at our Mission lab.

Processed same day*

Analyzed at our Mission lab within hours.

Sent directly to you

Results to the ordering provider by fax or secure electronic delivery.

Walk-in patients can schedule a visit online or come in during business hours — no appointment needed.

We accept orders from

  • Physician offices
  • Home health agencies
  • Nursing homes
  • Hospice providers
  • Walk-in patients with a valid physician order

Questions about a specific test?

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