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A blood test involves taking a sample of your blood and sending it to a lab for analysis. Blood tests are necessary in our emergency rooms at Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican to quickly gain information that can help diagnose and manage medical emergencies.
If you’re concerned about your symptoms, find a quick diagnosis with a blood test in Las Vegas and Henderson, NV. If you’re going to an emergency room, use our hospitals' online waiting services to select your estimated arrival time.
In the emergency room, one of our doctors, nurses, or technicians will draw your blood. This may require several tubes (or vials) of blood, depending on the test. The provider who draws your blood will apply pressure to the site to stop the bleeding, and you will have a small bandage or cotton ball to absorb any remaining blood. Once the sample goes to the lab, it takes about an hour to get the results.
Then, your doctor will discuss the results and next steps with you.
Emergency blood tests fall under the following general categories:
In addition to our emergency services, we provide expertise in a variety of diagnostic tests, including emergency blood tests.
Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican hospitals provides complete emergency care and blood tests for patients in Las Vegas and Henderson, NV.