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3024 Gallatin Pike, Nashville, TN 372163024 Gallatin Pike
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
4.8(3.6k reviews)
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Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care, Nashville - 3024 Gallatin Pike, Nashville
Nice staff, short wait time and I didn’t book online. Good experience

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2412 Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN 372142412 Lebanon Pike
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
4.86(2.9k reviews)
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Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care, Donelson - 2412 Lebanon Pike
I like the staff... They're always nice and friendly and attentive.

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1905 Gallatin Pike N, Madison, TN 371151905 Gallatin Pike N
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
4.83(3.2k reviews)
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Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care, Madison - 1905 Gallatin Pike N, Madison
Didn’t have to wait long at all. NP was very friendly and made us feel more comfortable about our situation. Took great care of us. Front desk was very nice and welcoming too.

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4726 Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN 370764726 Lebanon Pike
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
4.86(4k reviews)
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Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care, Hermitage - 4726 Lebanon Pike
Jane and Abby were awesome and some helpful. I will be back!

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4024 N Mt Juliet Rd, Mt. Juliet, TN 371224024 N Mt Juliet Rd
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
4.9(394 reviews)
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Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care, Mt. Juliet - 4024 N Mt Juliet Rd
Highly recommend! We were counseled on how to safely move forward with our son’s broken nose, with cost effective advice.

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509 Hillsboro Rd, Franklin, TN 37064509 Hillsboro Rd
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
4.85(4.3k reviews)
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Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care, Franklin - 509 Hillsboro Rd
I love getting care from Ascension. The staff is always friendly and are very kind.

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2662 Memorial Blvd, Springfield, TN 371722662 Memorial Blvd
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
4.82(3.3k reviews)
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Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care, Springfield - 2662 Memorial Blvd, Springfield
An hour and 10 min late on an appointment is very poor.

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710 Nashville Pike, Gallatin, TN 37066710 Nashville Pike
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
4.81(2.6k reviews)
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Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care, Gallatin - 710 Nashville Pike
It was a good experience. I was feeling really bad, they put me through quickly.

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253 W Main St, Gallatin, TN 37066253 W Main St
Open until 5:30 pm
  • Mon 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wed 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thu 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
4.66(2.3k reviews)
Moore Life Urgent Care - 253 W Main St, Gallatin
Best place to get fast, competent and respectful care! Thank you!

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1144 Fortress Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 371281144 Fortress Blvd
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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4.83(3.9k reviews)
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Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care, Murfreesboro (West) - 1144 Fortress Blvd, Murfreesboro
Check in is a hassle and front desk can’t be bothered helping you Provider was very professional

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2445 Memorial Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 371292445 Memorial Blvd
Open until 8:00 pm
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4.86(5.2k reviews)
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Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care, Murfreesboro - 2445 Memorial Blvd, Murfreesboro
I love the staff and the doctor. They are wonderful place. My daughter has been going here for years.

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1916 Patterson St, Nashville, TN 372031916 Patterson St
Open 4:30 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
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  • SatClosed
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4.15(546 reviews)
Quest Diagnostics - 1916 Patterson St
I was very surprised with my experience here. My appointment was made very quickly. I was seen in a very short period of time. My test results came back in a very timely manner. I was able to speak with a doctor soon after and was taking care of. I was very satisfied with the experience I had here. I definitely recommend using them for any issues you have or any questions you may have.
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4230 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 372054230 Harding Pike
Open 5:30 pm
  • Mon 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tue 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wed 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thu 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • FriClosed
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4.24(525 reviews)
Quest Diagnostics - 4230 Harding Pike
I was very surprised with my experience here. My appointment was made very quickly. I was seen in a very short period of time. My test results came back in a very timely manner. I was able to speak with a doctor soon after and was taking care of. I was very satisfied with the experience I had here. I definitely recommend using them for any issues you have or any questions you may have.
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2001 Mallory Ln, Franklin, TN 370672001 Mallory Ln
Open 4:00 pm
  • Mon 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Tue 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Wed 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Thu 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Fri 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • SatClosed
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4.11(418 reviews)
Quest Diagnostics - 2001 Mallory Ln
I thought it was extremely easy to book a lab test appointment with Quest. Getting the test done was simple and so was the getting the results! Great job putting together something so user friendly.
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739 President Pl, Smyrna, TN 37167739 President Pl
Open11:30 am
  • Mon 7:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Tue 7:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Wed 7:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Thu 7:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Fri 7:30 am - 11:30 am
  • SatClosed
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4.41(456 reviews)
Quest Diagnostics - 739 President Pl
I would 100% recommend this company to anyone wanting to check their health status. The process was incredibly easy and done through certified labs. The results are frequently back by the next day.
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115 Winwood Dr, Lebanon, TN 37087115 Winwood Dr
Open 3:30 pm
  • Mon 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Tue 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Wed 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Thu 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Fri 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • SatClosed
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4.54(509 reviews)
Quest Diagnostics - 115 Winwood Dr
I was able to choose a Quest lab location and schedule an appointment. Check in was easy, and I only needed to provide my name and DOB. They were able to locate my order in their system. They were already aware that my labs were paid for prior to the appointment. I had my labs done on a Wednesday, and I received my results by Saturday. Great experience.
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536 N Thompson Ln, Murfreesboro, TN 37129536 N Thompson Ln
Open 4:00 pm
  • Mon 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
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  • SatClosed
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4.35(440 reviews)
Quest Diagnostics - 536 N Thompson Ln
Great discreet service, scheduled my visit and paid for for the test online not in Showed up at lab, checked in and was seen within minutes. Blood and urine were collected, test results came back quickly within 2 days because I did my test on a Friday. Quick, easy and cheap. Didn't have to wait for a visit to my PCP, and then get referral to lab.
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1804 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN 372031804 Charlotte Ave
Open until 4:00 pm
  • Mon 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
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  • SatClosed
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1916 Patterson St, Nashville, TN 372031916 Patterson St
Open until 3:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
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114-A 29th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203114-A 29th Ave N
Open until 4:00 pm
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2500 Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN 372062500 Gallatin Ave
Open until10:00 pm
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  • Sat 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Labcorp - 2500 Gallatin Ave
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1187 Vultee Blvd, Nashville, TN 372171187 Vultee Blvd
Open until11:59 pm
  • Mon12:00 am - 11:59 pm
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3656 Trousdale Dr, Nashville, TN 372043656 Trousdale Dr
Open until 4:30 pm
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149 Space Park S Dr, Nashville, TN 37211149 Space Park S Dr
Open until 5:00 pm
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467 Myatt Dr, Nashville, TN 37115467 Myatt Dr
Open until 6:00 pm
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845 Bell Rd, Nashville, TN 37013845 Bell Rd
Open until 4:00 pm
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260 W Main St, Hendersonville, TN 37075260 W Main St
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Jones Concierge Health and Wellness - 260 W Main St
They were wonderful! On time, extremely nice and it was so convenient!!!
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247 W Main St, Hendersonville, TN 37075247 W Main St
Open until 5:00 pm
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1735 Galleria Blvd, Franklin, TN 370671735 Galleria Blvd
Open until 4:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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2516 Hospitality Dr, Columbia, TN 384012516 Hospitality Dr
Open until 5:00 pm
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253 Dickson Plaza Dr, Dickson, TN 37055253 Dickson Plaza Dr
Open until 3:30 pm
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This test detects the presence of the Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) bacteria which may cause digestive disorders and stomach-related medical conditions.

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H Pylori Test FAQs

  • How do you test for H. pylori?

    H. pylori can be discovered by a blood test, stool test, breath test, or biopsy, among other procedures. Each of these tests detects H. pylori in a different way and requires distinct preparation processes. More information on what your test will include and how to prepare can be obtained from your doctor or the H. pylori testing provider.

  • How much does an H. pylori test cost in Tennessee?

    The price of an H. The cost of a pylori test is determined by a variety of factors, including the type of test performed, testing provider fees, geographic region, and whether the test is covered by your health insurance plan. The best approach to figure out how much an H. pylori test is to confirm rates directly with the testing provider or to contact your health insurance provider for more information about your benefits and coverage.

  • Does insurance cover H. pylori testing in Tennessee?

    Many health insurance plans will pay some or all of the costs of H. pylori testing, particularly if your doctor determines that it is medically essential based on your symptoms and health condition. Check with your insurance provider to see if your plan covers H. pylori testing and if you'll be responsible for any out-of-pocket expenses.

  • What is an H. pylori test?

    The presence of H. pylori bacteria in the digestive tract is usually detected with an H. pylori test. H. pylori can cause gastritis, peptic ulcers, and stomach cancer, among other digestive infections and illnesses. An H. pylori test can also be used to rule out H. pylori infections and determine if existing H. pylori therapies are effective.

  • Who should get an H. pylori test?

    An H. pylori test can help detect or rule out associated illnesses for anyone who is having digestive issues or symptoms of a digestive disorder. Abdominal pain and bloating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, appetite loss, and weight loss are all signs of a digestive disease. Those who are being treated for an H. pylori infection may be given an H. pylori test to see if their treatment is functioning properly.

  • What does it mean if you test positive for H. pylori?

    Infections with H. pylori are totally curable. If you have H. pylori, your doctor will discuss all of your treatment choices with you and prescribe the best one for you. Antibiotics and acid-reducing medications can effectively cure H. pylori infections. Following the completion of your therapy, your doctor may arrange additional tests to ensure that the bacterium has been removed from your system.

  • How should I prepare to take an H. pylori test in Tennessee?

    Each H. pylori test has its unique set of preparation instructions. There is no need to prepare for the blood test. If you're having a breath, stool, or biopsy test, your doctor will inquire about any medications you're taking and may advise you to avoid taking specific prescriptions for up to two weeks before the test if they're known to cause problems. If you're having a biopsy, you may need to fast for at least 12 hours before the procedure.

  • How long does it take to get H. pylori test results in Tennessee?

    The H. pylori blood test typically takes 24 hours to complete, but the breath and stool tests can take as little as a few hours. A biopsy test performed by endoscopy normally yields results in 48 hours, while a cultured biopsy sample yields results in 10 days. The H. pylori testing company can provide you with a more precise timeline for receiving your results.

  • Where should I get an H. pylori test in Tennessee?

    Various healthcare providers, including hospitals, urgent care clinics, and walk-in laboratories, offer H. pylori testing. Your doctor may conduct an H. pylori test in the office or send you to a practitioner who does. If your doctor does not refer you to a specific H. pylori testing provider, you can utilize Solv to find one in your area.

  • How accurate are H. pylori tests?

    The most accurate technique to identify whether you have an H. pylori infection is to do an H. pylori biopsy, which involves extracting a sample of tissue from the stomach lining. Another highly accurate testing approach for diagnosing an H. pylori infection, according to evidence, is a stool antigen test. Based on the most recent scientific findings and evidence, your doctor can advise you on which testing procedure is the most accurate.

Tennessee H Pylori Tests

An H. pylori test can be used to determine whether you have a bacterial infection caused by H. pylori. If you have signs of a digestive disease, your doctor may request this test so that you can be treated as soon as possible to avoid major complications. This test can also tell you if your current H. pylori infection therapy is working properly.
A breath test, blood test, stool test, and biopsy are among the H. pylori testing available.

Your doctor will have you ingest a specific chemical that your body converts to carbon dioxide during the breath test. After that, you'll exhale into a gadget that can detect the presence of H. pylori. Your doctor may prescribe a

During the blood test, your doctor will take a small sample of blood from your arm with a tiny needle. After that, your blood will be checked for H. pylori antibodies to see if you've had an infection.

Your doctor will ask you to produce a sample of feces for the stool test, which can reveal if you have an H. pylori infection or whether it has been effectively treated.

Your doctor will take a small sample of tissue from the lining of your stomach during the biopsy test. Because this test is more invasive than other H. pylori testing, it is normally done in a hospital or clinic. Your doctor will provide anesthesia to you and place you on an operating table.

Sources

Solv has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We avoid using tertiary references.

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  3. MedlinePlus. Helicobacter Pylori Infections
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  4. Kaiser Permanente. Helicobacter Pylori Tests - Results
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