A local woman is putting the community’s health back in its own hands with her business, Any Lab Test Now.

The business, 1319 Military Cutoff Road, Suite D, in the Landfall Shopping Center, is operated by Susan Lynch of Wilmington.

The franchise is the first direct access lab testing services facility in the area.

In September 2007, Any Test Franchising Inc. acquired the rights to franchise the Any Lab Test Now concept. There are now more than 150 stores nationwide, including the Wilmington location.

Any Lab Test Now “makes it easy for consumers and businesses alike to manage their health by providing direct access to clinical lab tests, paternity and other DNA family relationship tests, drug and alcohol and other toxicology testing services,” according to the company website.

Most test results are available within 24 to 48 hours.

Any Lab Test Now, which does not treat or diagnose conditions, offers multiple lab tests, including for general health and wellness, food intolerance, heart health, cholesterol, diabetes management, nutrition, allergies, sensitivities or intolerances, teen or employer drug testing, STDs and paternity.

“Once you receive your test results, you can take them to your physician or other healthcare provider,” the website states.