Richland Hills's approximately 8,000 residents are served by a community known for the Loop 820 corridor and Richland Hills— established residential neighborhoods. What 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; 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 Richland Hills residents rely on ER Of Fort Worth at 4561 Heritage Trace Parkway — just 11 miles from Richland Hills via I-820 & I-35W. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. When you need answers fast near the Loop 820 corridor and Richland Hills— established residential neighborhoods, 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 Richland Hills trusts.
When you need answers fast, distance and turnaround time matter. Here is why Richland Hills residents near the Loop 820 corridor and Richland Hills— established residential neighborhoods choose ER Of Fort Worth for blood tests and lab work.
15-minute drive from Richland Hills
Take I-820 west to I-35W north and exit at Heritage Trace Parkway.
Results in under an hour
Most panels return in 30—60 minutes — 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 Richland Hills patients.
Board-certified ER physicians
Every 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. 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 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 Richland Hills.
Our nurses can help you decide.
Tests we offer.
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 Richland Hills, TX.
We are located at 4561 Heritage Trace Parkway, Suite 117, Fort Worth, TX 76244 — approximately 11 miles from Richland Hills. The drive typically takes 15 minutes or less under normal traffic conditions. Routes that work well depending on where in Richland Hills you are starting:
- 1 Primary route: Take I-820 west to I-35W north and exit at Heritage Trace Parkway. Total: ~11 miles, ~15 min.
- 2 Alternate route: From Glenview Drive, head to Loop 820 westbound and follow signs to I-35W north. 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 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 Richland Hills service area page for a map and additional details about our proximity to Richland Hills-area neighborhoods.
Why ER Of Fort Worth for 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 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.
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 Richland Hills patients.
How far is ER Of Fort Worth from Richland Hills TX?
We are approximately 11 miles from Richland Hills — about 15 minutes under normal traffic. Take I-820 west to I-35W north and exit at Heritage Trace Parkway.
What is the fastest route from Richland Hills to your emergency room?
Take I-820 west to I-35W north and exit at Heritage Trace Parkway. From Glenview Drive, head to Loop 820 westbound and follow signs to I-35W north. 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 Richland Hills patients?
Most basic panels — CBC, metabolic panel, troponin, urinalysis — return in 30—60 minutes from our on-site lab. 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 Richland Hills?
No. 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 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 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 Richland Hills?
Yes. For 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 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. Richland Hills residents with urgent symptoms are evaluated immediately regardless of check-in status.
What's the best route from the the Loop 820 corridor and Richland Hills— established residential neighborhoods area in Richland Hills to your ER?
Take I-820 west to I-35W north and exit at Heritage Trace Parkway. From Glenview Drive, head to Loop 820 westbound and follow signs to I-35W north. Both routes average 15 minutes under normal Tarrant County traffic.