Benzodiazepines (Blood)

This is a blood test to check for a type of medicines called benzodiazepines. These are depressant medicines used to help patients sleep and ease anxiety.

Basic Metabolic Panel (Blood)

This blood test gives information about your body’s metabolism. It gives a snapshot of the health of your kidneys, your blood sugar levels, and the levels of key electrolytes, such as potassium and sodium.

Bartonella Antibody

This blood test screens for exposure to Bartonella henselae, the bacteria that cause cat scratch disease.

Acid-Fast Bacteria Culture

This test is done to find out if you have tuberculosis. Your doctor might order this test if you have a lung infection or symptoms of TB.

Acetaminophen Drug Level

The acetaminophen drug level is a blood test used to screen for the presence of the common pain reliever acetaminophen.

A1C

A1C is a blood test used to screen people to find out whether they have diabetes or prediabetes.

Taking Antidepressant Medicines

You have come to the decision with your healthcare provider to try an antidepressant medicine for depression. To take antidepressant drugs medicine safely, you will need some information, which you can find here.