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The Vista
Lab Services

Fast, accurate results, so you can make
informed care decisions, sooner.

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Many urgent care and primary care practices require patients to visit a separate laboratory for testing. At Vista, we make the process easier by offering on-site specimen collection and rapid testing for select conditions. Whether your test can be performed during your visit or needs to be sent to a trusted laboratory for processing, our team coordinates everything for you. That means:

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  • Results are available in minutes, not days
  • Your provider reviews results immediately and follows
    up with a treatment plan the same visit
  • No back-and-forth between facilities
  • No waiting by the phone for a callback

Lab & Diagnostic Tests We Offer

Infectious Disease & Respiratory Testing

  • COVID-19 Rapid Antigen & PCR Testing
  • Influenza (Flu A & B)
  • Strep Throat
  • Mono (Mononucleosis)
  • RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)
  • PCR Respiratory Panel — Same-Day Results

Women's Health

  • Pregnancy Testing
  • Pap Smear Support Testing

Sexual Health

  • STD / STI Testing

Urological

  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Testing

Metabolic & Chronic Disease Monitoring

  • Blood Glucose Testing
  • Cholesterol Screening
  • Thyroid Function
  • Diabetes Management Labs
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Don't See What You're Looking for?

Get in touch with out team. We offer a broad range of diagnostic services and can advise on what’s right for your situation.

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Rapid Testing vs. PCR: What's the Difference?

Rapid Antigen Testing

Rapid Antigen Testing delivers results in 10–15 minutes and is ideal for same-day answers when you’re symptomatic and need to act quickly, returning to work, confirming an illness, or ruling out infection before an event.

PCR Testing

PCR Testing is the gold-standard method for accuracy. It takes slightly longer to process but detects infection with a higher degree of sensitivity, making it the preferred choice when precision matters most, such as pre-travel requirements or clinical confirmation of illness.

Vista Medical Center offers both, and our providers will help you determine which test is appropriate for your situation.

Who Should Come in
for Lab Testing?

Our lab services are appropriate for a wide range of patients, including:

  • Anyone experiencing sudden symptoms, fever, sore throat,
    body aches, urinary discomfort
  • Patients managing ongoing conditions like diabetes, high blood
    pressure, or high cholesterol
  • Employees or students requiring negative test documentation
    for work or school clearance
  • Anyone due for routine bloodwork or annual health screening
  • Patients who want STD/STI testing handled privately and
    professionally

What to Expect for Your Lab Test

Getting tested at Vista Medical Center is straightforward:

Walk in or book a
same-day
appointment online

Complete a brief
check-in at the
front desk

A provider or
trained staff
member collects
your sample

Rapid tests are processed onsite. Other samples are collected in-house and sent to an external laboratory on your behalf.

A provider reviews
your results and
discusses next
steps, including
treatment if needed

Most visits are completed within 30–45 minutes from arrival to discharge.

Insurance & Self-Pay

We accept most major insurance plans. Self-pay rates are available for patients without coverage or those who prefer to pay our of pocket.
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We’re Near You and All Your Loved Ones

Visit Us at Any of Our Three Locations Across Virginia

Crystal City

  • Mon–Sun: 7am–11pm
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North Arlington

  • Mon–Sun: 7am–11pm
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Annandale

  • Mon–Fri: 9am–10pm
    Sat: 9am–5pm
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