Free Diabetes Screening

Nearly 24 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes, representing 8 percent of the poupulation. Many people don't know they have the disease. As a response to these alarming figures, LAB EXPESS regularly sponsors free glucose screenings and information on diabetes at community health fairs and special events.


"We provide free diabetes screenings because we believe that with the right information and resources, people will make the proper adjustments to their diets," said Myra Farrell, CEO of LAB EXPESS. "Diabetes is a serious disease that can be identified with a simple test."

There are two types of diabetes. TYPE 1 diabetes results when the body fails to produce insulin, this accounts for 10 percent of Diabetics. TYPE 2 results from insulin resistance, a condition in which the body fails to properly use insulin. Most Diabetics have Type 2 diabetes.

Pre-diabetes registers when a person's blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not yet quite high to be considered Type 2 diabetes. There are over 50 Million Americans who are considered pre-diabetics.

" We regularly partner with hospitals, community centers, churches, and other entities to educate people on the risks of diabetes," commented Dr. Aldo A. Aguirre, principal and director of medical relations for LAB EXPRESS. "Participants are also offered special discount prices on the over 2,000 tests we offer."

LAB EXPRESS is conveniently located in the Mariana's Shopping Center, 4161 S. Eastern Avenue, Ste. A-6, Las Vegas, NV 89119, Tel. (702) 643-5227 or via Email at info@lxilabs.com.

Discounted Rapid Test for Influenza

The Rapid flu tests (same day-nose swab test), are best used within the first 48 hours of symptoms to help diagnose influenza and determine whether or not anti-viral medications should be used, or they are ordered within the first week to help identify outbreaks.

Currently, the rapid influenza antigen test cannot distinguish seasonal influenza from the H1N1 influenza (“swine flu”). Influenza virus grown in culture could be sent to a public health laboratory to determine if the strain of influenza A is the antigenic type (H1N1) found in pigs.

“We are encouraging the public to use good, common sense, to talk to their health-care provider about getting a flu shot, to wash their hands frequently, cover their cough, avoid touching their face and to stay home if they are sick. However, as we enter the flu season, and aware of the new H1N1 virus, we want to ensure everyone has access to an affordable rapid test for influenza,” said Dr. Isaac Farrell, director of Lab Express.