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 lacks is a 24/7 freestanding emergency room with a full-service on-site laboratory. Hospital ERs near North Richland Hills can mean multi-hour waits for basic results, and urgent cares often send labs out, leaving you waiting days for an answer.
That's why 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 a North Richland Hills patient near NRH Centre and Iron Horse Golf Course needs urgent answers, our on-site laboratory delivers most results in 30—60 minutes — no appointment required.
Lab services North Richland Hills trusts.
When you need answers fast, where the lab is located matters. Here is why North Richland Hills residents near NRH Centre and Iron Horse Golf Course choose ER Of Fort Worth.
15-minute drive from North Richland Hills
Take Davis Boulevard north to North Tarrant Parkway, then head west to Heritage Trace Parkway.
Results in 30-60 minutes
North Richland Hills patients get diagnosis and treatment in the same visit — no waiting days for an outside lab.
Imaging in the same building
CT, ultrasound and X-ray right alongside the lab — North Richland Hills patients get a complete diagnosis in one stop.
Board-certified ER physicians
Lab results for North Richland Hills patients are interpreted by board-certified emergency medicine physicians — 24/7.
When labs guide care.
Lab work is essential for diagnosing many emergencies — these are the most common situations where on-site labs matter most for North Richland Hills patients.
Common reasons.
Our lab supports the full range of ER evaluations for North Richland Hills patients — and connects to outside ordering when needed.
- ✓Symptom evaluation
- ✓Infection workup
- ✓Cardiac evaluation
- ✓Drug screening
- ✓Pre-procedure clearance
- ✓Chronic disease monitoring
When labs can't wait.
- —Need for urgent diagnosis
- —Cardiac symptoms (chest pain, palpitations)
- —Suspected serious infection
- —Diabetic emergency (DKA, severe hypo/hyperglycemia)
- —Unexplained bleeding requiring evaluation
- —Urgent pregnancy testing
Not sure? Call us from North Richland Hills.
Our nurses can help you decide.
Tests we offer.
Our on-site lab handles the full spectrum of emergency diagnostic testing 24/7 for North Richland Hills patients.
Chemistry panels
Electrolytes, kidney function, liver enzymes, glucose, BMP and CMP.
Hematology
CBC, differential count, platelet count and reticulocyte studies.
Microbiology
Blood, urine, wound cultures and gram stains.
Urinalysis
Same-visit results — UTI, kidney function, pregnancy.
Coagulation studies
PT/INR, PTT and D-dimer for clot evaluation.
Rapid PCR & antigen tests
COVID, flu, RSV, strep — results in under an hour.
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.
- 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 have an existing prescription or referral for labs, bring it along — but it's not required. North Richland Hills patients can walk in directly.
Our parking lot offers drop-off access directly adjacent to the front entrance. See our full North Richland Hills service area page for a map and neighborhood details.
Why ER Of Fort Worth for North Richland Hills's lab needs.
Same-visit results
Most lab results back in 30-60 minutes — diagnosis and treatment in one visit for North Richland Hills patients.
Board-certified physicians
Lab results interpreted by emergency-medicine doctors, 24/7. Meet our ER doctors.
Imaging in the same building
CT, ultrasound and X-ray right alongside the lab.
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 urgent lab testing due to insurance questions. 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 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. For turn-by-turn directions, enter "4561 Heritage Trace Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76244" into Google Maps or Apple Maps.
How quickly do lab results come back for North Richland Hills patients?
Most basic tests return in 30—60 minutes. Cultures take 24—48 hours — we'll call North Richland Hills patients with those results.
Do you do COVID, flu and RSV tests for North Richland Hills residents?
Yes — rapid PCR testing on-site for COVID, flu A/B, RSV and strep, with results in under an hour for North Richland Hills patients.
Will my insurance cover lab tests from North Richland Hills TX?
Yes, when ordered as part of a medically necessary ER visit. We accept all major insurance, including BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Medicare, and Tricare. See our full insurance details at /insurance/.
Will my doctor back in North Richland Hills get the lab results?
We can fax or electronically send results to your primary care provider. Just give us their info at check-in and we'll make sure your North Richland Hills doctor stays in the loop.
Can North Richland Hills residents get lab work without a full ER visit?
Lab work performed in our facility is part of the ER evaluation. For routine outpatient labs, North Richland Hills residents should contact their primary care provider — but for any urgent or unexplained symptom, our ER lab can deliver same-visit 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, signs of serious infection, or a diabetic emergency, do not pause to fill out a form — call 817-945-4200 or come straight in.
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.