Lab Work Done Here, Not Somewhere Else

We run the panels that come up most often in primary care. Hemoglobin A1C for diabetes monitoring. Lipid panels for cholesterol management. Metabolic panels for patients on GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound. Immunity titers for immigration medical exams. Thyroid, kidney function, liver enzymes, and more.

If you are managing a chronic condition or working through an immigration exam, the lab work is already part of the plan. We do not send you elsewhere to finish it.

That last part matters more than most people realize. A missing signature, an expired lab result, or a vaccine documented the wrong way can send the form back and delay everything. Doing this thousands of times means we know exactly what USCIS is looking for.

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   Patients managing diabetes or high cholesterol

   Regular A1C checks and lipid panels are part of staying on top of these conditions. When the draw happens at the same visit as your follow-up, you spend less time on logistics and more time actually talking to your doctor.

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   Patients on weight loss medications

   GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro require ongoing monitoring. Metabolic panels, liver function, kidney function — these are not optional. Having them done in-office means your doctor sees the results and adjusts your plan without a gap in communication.

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   Immigration exam patients

   The I-693 requires blood work, including tuberculosis testing and sometimes immunity titers. We draw everything here. No separate lab visit, no extra step between you and your sealed envelope.

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   Anyone who wants results their doctor actually reviews

   When lab results come back to an outside facility, it can take days before anyone calls you, if they call at all. Here, results come to your doctor. You hear from us.

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   If something turns up

   A positive tuberculosis blood test, for example, usually means a chest X-ray, not a denial. We explain what it means, arrange what is needed, and complete the form when it is done. You are never left guessing.

We know the timeline matters. Many patients are working against an interview date or a request for evidence, and we schedule and process exams with that in mind. The exam is a flat fee quoted before you book; blood tests and vaccines are itemized and added only if you need them, so there are no surprise costs.

Your doctor orders the test at your visit. We collect the blood sample in-office before you leave. Results typically come back within a few days, depending on the panel.

Once results are in, your doctor reviews them and contacts you directly, by phone or through the patient portal. If something needs follow-up, we handle that here. You are not left waiting for a call that never comes.

For immigration exam patients, the timeline is a little more structured: lab results need to be back before Dr. Gougian can complete and seal the I-693. We factor that into scheduling so there are no surprises.

Most standard lab panels are covered by insurance when ordered as part of a medical visit. We accept Medicare, Medicaid, and most major commercial insurance plans. If your plan covers the visit, it typically covers the labs ordered at that visit.

If you are paying out of pocket, common panels run in the range of $30 to $100 depending on what is ordered. We can tell you the expected cost before we draw. No surprise bills after the fact.

Our office is at 6300 Baltimore Ave, University Park, MD 20782, on Route 1 between College Park and Hyattsville. Easy to reach from DC, Silver Spring, and most of Prince George's County.

If you are an established patient, lab work can often be added to a scheduled visit. New patients are welcome to call ahead and we will get you set up.