North Richland Hills's approximately 70,000 residents are served by a community known for NRH Centre and Iron Horse Golf Course. What North Richland Hills doesn't have is a 24/7 freestanding emergency room with a full in-house laboratory. The nearest hospital ER can mean hours of waiting for lab results; North Richland Hills-area urgent cares typically close by evening and send tests out to third-party labs, with results taking a day or more.
That's why so many North Richland Hills residents rely on ER Of Fort Worth at 4561 Heritage Trace Parkway — just 11 miles from North Richland Hills via N. Tarrant Pkwy. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. When you need answers fast near NRH Centre and Iron Horse Golf Course, our team runs same-visit lab work — CBC, metabolic panels, cardiac biomarkers, infection markers, and drug screens — with most results back in under an hour.
Lab work North Richland Hills trusts.
When you need answers fast, distance and turnaround time matter. Here is why North Richland Hills residents near NRH Centre and Iron Horse Golf Course choose ER Of Fort Worth for blood tests and lab work.
15-minute drive from North Richland Hills
Take Davis Boulevard north to North Tarrant Parkway, then head west to Heritage Trace Parkway.
Results in under an hour
Most panels return in 30—60 minutes — North Richland Hills patients get same-visit results with no send-out delays.
Full lab plus imaging
CT, ultrasound, X-ray and complete lab panel available together — a complete workup in one visit for North Richland Hills patients.
Board-certified ER physicians
Every North Richland Hills patient is evaluated by a board-certified emergency medicine physician — 24 hours a day, every day.
Symptoms that need blood work.
Many symptoms can't be diagnosed without lab results. North Richland Hills patients getting tested quickly get faster answers and better outcomes.
Conditions our labs diagnose.
Our on-site laboratory handles the full range of tests needed to diagnose and treat emergency conditions for North Richland Hills patients.
- ✓Anemia and blood cell disorders
- ✓Infection and sepsis evaluation
- ✓Heart attack — troponin and BNP
- ✓Kidney and liver function
- ✓Diabetes — glucose and HbA1c
- ✓Blood clots — D-dimer screening
- ✓Drug or alcohol screening
Don't wait. Come now if—
- — Symptoms that need urgent diagnosis — fever, chest pain, shortness of breath
- — Suspected infection or signs of sepsis
- — Chest pain needing troponin and cardiac workup
- — Suspected drug or medication overdose
- — Pregnancy with bleeding or pain — HCG and blood type needed
- — Pre-procedural labs needed after hours or on weekends
Not sure? Call us from North Richland Hills.
Our nurses can help you decide.
Tests we offer.
North Richland Hills patients get a full in-house laboratory, 24/7 — no send-out delays for critical results.
Complete blood count (CBC)
Evaluates red cells, white cells, and platelets — detects anemia, infection, and platelet disorders in one draw.
Comprehensive metabolic panel
Kidney function, liver enzymes, electrolytes, and glucose — a complete chemical snapshot of organ health.
Cardiac biomarkers
High-sensitivity troponin and BNP to detect heart muscle damage and heart failure — same-visit results.
Coagulation studies
PT/INR and PTT to evaluate clotting function — essential for patients on blood thinners or with bleeding concerns.
Urinalysis & drug screens
Urine analysis for infection and kidney issues; toxicology screens for drug and medication evaluation.
Infection & inflammation markers
Blood cultures, CRP, procalcitonin, and lactate to identify serious bacterial infections and guide treatment.
Getting to our ER from North Richland Hills, TX.
We are located at 4561 Heritage Trace Parkway, Suite 117, Fort Worth, TX 76244 — approximately 11 miles from North Richland Hills. The drive typically takes 15 minutes or less under normal traffic conditions. Routes that work well depending on where in North Richland Hills you are starting:
- 1 Primary route: Take Davis Boulevard north to North Tarrant Parkway, then head west to Heritage Trace Parkway. Total: ~11 miles, ~15 min.
- 2 Alternate route: From I-820, exit onto Rufe Snow Drive north, then turn west on Heritage Trace Parkway. Total: ~11 miles, ~15 min.
- ! Tip: If you need lab work done overnight or on a weekend, call 817-945-4200 to let our team know you're on your way from North Richland Hills — we'll have a phlebotomist ready the moment you arrive.
Our parking lot offers immediate drop-off access adjacent to the front entrance. See our full North Richland Hills service area page for a map and additional details about our proximity to North Richland Hills-area neighborhoods.
Why ER Of Fort Worth for North Richland Hills's lab work.
Results in under an hour
Most panels return in 30—60 minutes — our in-house lab means no send-out delays for the results North Richland Hills patients need now.
Board-certified ER physicians
Every patient is evaluated by an emergency-medicine-trained physician, 24/7. Our ER doctors never leave you with a mid-level alone.
Full lab plus imaging
CT, ultrasound, X-ray and complete lab panel available together — a complete workup in one visit, any hour.
All major insurance accepted
BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Medicare, Tricare and more. See full insurance list —
Insurance accepted.
North Richland Hills residents should not delay needed lab work due to insurance questions. Medically necessary testing performed during an ER visit is covered as part of your visit. We accept all major commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare and many more. View our full accepted insurance list —
Our billing team is available to answer questions about your coverage before, during, or after your visit. Self-pay pricing is transparent and available on request.
Questions from North Richland Hills patients.
How far is ER Of Fort Worth from North Richland Hills TX?
We are approximately 11 miles from North Richland Hills — about 15 minutes under normal traffic. Take Davis Boulevard north to North Tarrant Parkway, then head west to Heritage Trace Parkway.
What is the fastest route from North Richland Hills to your emergency room?
Take Davis Boulevard north to North Tarrant Parkway, then head west to Heritage Trace Parkway. From I-820, exit onto Rufe Snow Drive north, then turn west on Heritage Trace Parkway. For turn-by-turn directions, enter "4561 Heritage Trace Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76244" into Google Maps or Apple Maps.
How long do blood test results take for North Richland Hills patients?
Most basic panels — CBC, metabolic panel, troponin, urinalysis — return in 30—60 minutes from our on-site lab. North Richland Hills patients get same-visit results with no send-out delays, even overnight or on weekends.
Do I need a referral or appointment for blood work from North Richland Hills?
No. North Richland Hills residents can walk in any time, day or night, with no appointment and no referral. Our physicians order the appropriate tests based on your symptoms and history.
Will my insurance cover an ER blood test visit from North Richland Hills TX?
Yes. We accept BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Medicare, Tricare and most major commercial plans. Medically necessary lab work performed during an ER visit is covered as part of your visit. See our full insurance details at /insurance/.
Can North Richland Hills patients get a drug or alcohol screen here?
Yes, when medically indicated as part of an emergency evaluation — for example, suspected overdose or altered mental status. We perform urine and serum toxicology screens on-site with same-visit results.
I'm pregnant and need lab work — can you help patients from North Richland Hills?
Yes. For North Richland Hills patients with pregnancy-related bleeding or pain, we run HCG levels, blood type and Rh screening, and a full panel on-site — with results back the same visit so you're not left waiting for answers.
Can North Richland Hills patients use online check-in for lab work?
Online check-in at /online-check-in/ is available for non-emergency symptoms. If you have chest pain, severe symptoms, or a medical emergency, do not pause to fill out a form — call 817-945-4200 or come straight in. North Richland Hills residents with urgent symptoms are evaluated immediately regardless of check-in status.
What's the best route from the NRH Centre and Iron Horse Golf Course area in North Richland Hills to your ER?
Take Davis Boulevard north to North Tarrant Parkway, then head west to Heritage Trace Parkway. From I-820, exit onto Rufe Snow Drive north, then turn west on Heritage Trace Parkway. Both routes average 15 minutes under normal Tarrant County traffic.