In-House Lab Services · West Palm Beach
In-House Lab Services in West Palm Beach
Our West Palm Beach office at 3472 Forest Hill Blvd, Suite 3B, draws and processes routine labs on site, so Dr. Shahnaz Akhter can order, review, and act on your results without sending you to a separate outside facility for a routine panel.
What's included
- On-site blood draws performed by trained staff during your visit
- Routine panels ordered as part of annual physicals, chronic condition monitoring, and sick visits
- Faster turnaround than sending a sample out to a third-party lab
- Results reviewed directly with your provider, who orders them and follows up on them
- Coordination with any additional outside testing your provider recommends
What gets tested in-house
The exact panel depends on why your provider is ordering it, but common examples include routine bloodwork for an annual physical, glucose and A1C monitoring for diabetes management, cholesterol panels, and basic metabolic panels used to monitor chronic conditions or medication effects over time. Your provider will tell you exactly what's being tested and why before the draw. Thyroid results are a common one to ask about, and the thyroid blood tests explained page defines TSH, T4, T3, and antibody tests.
After your results are in
Once your results are back, your provider reviews them against your history and current treatment plan — not in isolation. If a result calls for a change to your medications, a referral, or a follow-up visit, that conversation happens with the same provider who ordered the test, not a separate call center.
Why on-site lab work matters
When labs are drawn in the same office as your visit, the provider who ordered them is the same provider who reviews and acts on the results — no separate facility, no second data hand-off, no gap between a result and a follow-up call if something needs attention. For patients managing a chronic condition, that continuity matters at every visit, not just the first one.
When labs are typically ordered
Your provider may order in-house labs as part of a routine annual physical, to monitor a chronic condition such as diabetes or high blood pressure over time, to evaluate a new symptom at a sick visit, or as part of a hormone therapy evaluation. The specific panel depends on your individual health history and what your provider is looking for.
What to expect at your visit
A blood draw is a routine part of many visits and takes only a few minutes. Staying hydrated and, for certain panels, fasting beforehand can make the process easier — your provider's office will tell you in advance if your specific lab work requires fasting. If your provider asks you to fast first, the fasting blood work preparation guide explains how long and what you may drink.
Visit us on Forest Hill Blvd
Our West Palm Beach office is at 3472 Forest Hill Blvd, Suite 3B, West Palm Beach, FL 33406, with on-site parking. Call (561) 473-9044 to schedule a visit.
Insurance for lab visits
Lab work ordered as part of a covered visit is billed the same way the visit itself is — we work with plans including Aetna, Florida Blue, and United Healthcare, along with Medicare and Medicaid. Call (561) 473-9044 and our staff can confirm your specific plan's lab coverage before you come in. The lab is used for routine care and also for evaluations such as medical weight management in West Palm Beach, where bloodwork is part of the first visit.
Does Serenity By A Dr. Sareen offer on-site lab testing?
Yes — our West Palm Beach office draws and processes routine lab work on site. Dr. Shahnaz Akhter orders the panel your visit calls for and reviews the results with you directly, rather than sending you to a separate outside facility for routine testing.
How long do in-house lab results take?
Turnaround is typically faster than sending a sample to an outside lab, though the exact timing depends on which panel is ordered. Your provider's office will let you know when to expect your results and will follow up with you directly once they're back.
Do I need to fast before my lab work?
It depends on the specific panel your provider orders — some tests require fasting beforehand and some don't. If your visit includes lab work that needs fasting, our staff will tell you in advance so you can prepare before you come in.
Can lab work be added to a routine visit?
Yes — in-house labs are commonly ordered as part of an annual physical, a chronic condition follow-up, or a same-day sick visit, with no separate appointment needed to come back for. Call (561) 473-9044 and our staff can confirm what to expect before you come in for your visit.
Does Serenity By A Dr. Sareen accept Medicare and Medicaid for lab services?
Yes. Serenity By A Dr. Sareen accepts Medicare and Medicaid, along with major commercial insurance, for in-house lab services and all other services at our South Florida offices. Call (561) 473-9044 and our staff will confirm your specific plan before scheduling.
What are your West Palm Beach office hours?
We're open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with same-day appointments and walk-ins welcome at the West Palm Beach office. Call (561) 473-9044 ahead of time if you'd like to confirm availability before you come in for your visit.
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West Palm Beach office
3472 Forest Hill Blvd, Suite 3B
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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