Offering On-Site Diagnostic Testing for Our Patients’ Convenience

Don’t want to wait for a diagnostics appointment with another provider? Thanks to the skilled team at Erlanger Express Care, you don’t have to! We’re pleased to offer diagnostic tests on a walk-in basis, making it easier than ever for patients to get the answers they need. With locations in Downtown Chattanooga, Hixson, Cleveland, East Brainerd, and Ringgold, Erlanger Express Care is available in a variety of convenient locations to serve residents throughout the region.

Diagnostics Services Available at Erlanger Express Care

With an on-site X-ray and laboratory, we’re able to offer a wide array of diagnostic assessments, including:

• Drug screening – Our drug testing services include DOT federal drug screens and Tennessee drug-free testing.
• Women’s health screenings – We offer pregnancy testing, vaginitis testing, and other clinical lab testing services for women’s health.
• Pulmonary function testing – This diagnostic service can evaluate how well your lungs are working and monitor for a variety of lung conditions like asthma, COPD, and more.
• STD/STI screening – We can test for a wide range of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
• Tuberculosis (TB) testing – TB testing can be performed as a skin test or a blood test to determine if you have a TB infection.

You can rely on our team to provide you with the diagnostic services you need as well as a physical exam. In addition to our diagnostic services, we also provide treatment for a variety of non-emergency conditions. With same-day service available, Erlanger Express Care provides prompt and reliable health services with a caring touch.

Walk-In Diagnostics at Urgent Care: Answers Without the Delay

When you’re not feeling well or need confirmation for work, school, or travel, waiting days for testing can be frustrating. Choosing walk-in diagnostics at urgent care gives you a faster path to evaluation and next steps — especially when symptoms are affecting your routine or you’re unsure what’s causing them. Erlanger Express Care offers a practical option for patients who want convenient access to testing alongside an in-person medical assessment.

When Diagnostic Testing Can Be Helpful

Diagnostic testing can support decision-making when symptoms overlap. A sore throat, fatigue, fever, coughing, or body aches may point to multiple possibilities, and testing can help narrow the cause, so care is more targeted. It can also be useful when you need documentation, screening, or medical clearance and want a streamlined process in one place.

Blood & Urine Testing Clinic Support

Blood and urine testing may be used to help assess hydration status, identify signs of infection, or support screening requirements. These tests can be especially helpful when symptoms aren’t clear-cut or when a provider wants confirmation before moving forward with treatment.

Rapid Flu & Strep Testing for Symptom-Based Care

Respiratory symptoms can change quickly, which is why rapid flu and strep testing is commonly requested during seasonal illness spikes. Testing may be recommended when sore throat, fever, swollen glands, or body aches are present — particularly when you need to know what you’re dealing with as soon as possible to plan work, school, or recovery.

Digital Imaging X-Ray at Urgent Care for Injuries

When a sprain, fall, or sudden pain raises concerns about a fracture or joint issue, digital imaging X-ray at urgent care can help providers evaluate injuries faster. On-site X-ray services can support timely treatment decisions, including whether additional care or follow-up is needed.

Why Choose Erlanger Express Care for Diagnostics?

Patients can feel confident turning to us for diagnostic lab testing and other services. One of the differentiators between our diagnostics clinic and others in the area is that we’re a joint venture with the Erlanger Health System, a trusted hospital offering the area’s most comprehensive health system. Plus, we’ve been accredited for the highest scope of quality care by the Urgent Care Association—in fact, we’re the only urgent care clinic in the area with UCA accreditation.

A Convenient Choice for Your Diagnostic Needs

When you turn to Erlanger Express Care for diagnostic tests, you won’t need to worry about having to miss work or school to get here. We know how busy our patients’ lives can be, so we’re pleased to be open seven days per week with extended hours at many of our locations. So, if the only time you’re available is at night or on the weekend, you can still get the care you need.

With five different locations to choose from, you can simply visit the express care clinic that’s nearest you for the diagnostic services you need. You can stop by any of our Erlanger Express Care locations or use our online check-in system for a streamlined experience.