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 lacks is a 24/7 freestanding emergency room with a full-service on-site laboratory. Hospital ERs near 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 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 a Richland Hills patient near the Loop 820 corridor and Richland Hills' established residential neighborhoods needs urgent answers, our on-site laboratory delivers most results in 30—60 minutes — no appointment required.
Lab services Richland Hills trusts.
When you need answers fast, where the lab is located matters. Here is why Richland Hills residents near the Loop 820 corridor and Richland Hills' established residential neighborhoods choose ER Of Fort Worth.
15-minute drive from Richland Hills
Take I-820 west to I-35W north and exit at Heritage Trace Parkway.
Results in 30-60 minutes
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 — Richland Hills patients get a complete diagnosis in one stop.
Board-certified ER physicians
Lab results for 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 Richland Hills patients.
Common reasons.
Our lab supports the full range of ER evaluations for 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 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 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 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.
- 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 have an existing prescription or referral for labs, bring it along — but it's not required. Richland Hills patients can walk in directly.
Our parking lot offers drop-off access directly adjacent to the front entrance. See our full Richland Hills service area page for a map and neighborhood details.
Why ER Of Fort Worth for Richland Hills's lab needs.
Same-visit results
Most lab results back in 30-60 minutes — diagnosis and treatment in one visit for 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.
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 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 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. 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 Richland Hills patients?
Most basic tests return in 30—60 minutes. Cultures take 24—48 hours — we'll call Richland Hills patients with those results.
Do you do COVID, flu and RSV tests for Richland Hills residents?
Yes — rapid PCR testing on-site for COVID, flu A/B, RSV and strep, with results in under an hour for Richland Hills patients.
Will my insurance cover lab tests from 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 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 Richland Hills doctor stays in the loop.
Can 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, 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 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 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.