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Are You or Your Child in Need of a Sports Physical or Pre-Employment Exam?
Are You or Your Child in Need of a Sports Physical or Pre-Employment Exam? At TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track, we offer convenient, affordable physicals at our many locations across Tampa Bay. Our goal is to make sure you are healthy enough to tackle the next challenge when it comes to your extracurricular activities or your career. Sports ...
Urgent care can be needed for eye infections.
Besides being uncomfortable, eye problems or infections can worsen and affect your vision and overall eye health if left untreated. Additionally, some eye infections can be very contagious, so it is important to seek treatment immediately. One of the most common eye infections we treat at TGH Urgent Care in Tampa, Florida, is "pink eye," or conjunctivitis, which can easily ...
Stool guaiac (Blood)
A stool guaiac test is a laboratory test that is used to detect the presence of blood in the stool. It is a simple test that involves collecting a small sample of stool and applying it to a special paper or card that contains a chemical called guaiac. If the chemical reacts with the blood in the stool, it will ...
How the Urine Pregnancy Test is Performed
A urine pregnancy test is a common method for detecting pregnancy. It involves analyzing a sample of urine to detect the presence of a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), which is produced by the placenta after fertilization. How the Urine Pregnancy Test is Performed A urine pregnancy test is a simple and quick test that can be performed in ...
What is Rapid RSV?
For anyone who has ever been sick with a respiratory virus, the experience is usually the same: you start feeling awful, go to the doctor, and then spend the next few days or weeks feeling miserable. But what if there was a way to get a diagnosis in just a few minutes? That's where rapid RSV testing comes in. Rapid ...
What are on-site lab services?
Many people need to be made aware that on-site lab services exist. Our labs provide a convenient way to perform routine tests and procedures without traveling to a hospital or other medical facility. There are many benefits to using an on-site lab, including the following: -Convenience: On-site lab services are typically located within a patient's workplace, making it easy to ...
What is the Stool Guaiac Test?
The stool guaiac test (also called the Fecal Occult Blood Test or FOBT) is a diagnostic tool used to detect the presence of blood in the stool. If blood is present, the pad will change color. The test is valuable because it can help detect the early stages of colorectal cancer. However, it's important to note that the test could ...
What is a urine test for pregnancy?
A urine pregnancy test is a quick and easy way to find out if you’re pregnant. All you need is a clean cup to collect your urine in and a few drops of urine on the testing strip. Most home pregnancy tests are about 97% accurate if you follow the instructions carefully. It’s important not to drink too much fluid ...
What is the flu?
Flu season is upon us, and that means it’s time for flu shots! But what exactly is a flu shot? And how does the process work? In this page, we will explore the process of flu testing and how it helps to keep us safe from the virus. We will also discuss some of the different types of flu tests ...
Abscess drainage
Abscess drainage An abscess is a painful, pus-filled infection that commonly forms under the skin. Although home remedies can help to draw out the infection and promote healing, in some cases, professional medical treatment is necessary. What is an abscess? An abscess is a pus-filled sore that can occur anywhere on the body. They are most commonly found on the ...