Blood Test Labs in Columbus, OH

Basic Health Screening

The Complete Blood Count is one of the tests done during the Basic Health Screening. This test checks the levels of all the different types of blood. The other test performed is the Comprehensive Metabolic Panel which tests the levels of the patient’s kidney, and liver levels. A Urinalysis test is also done during the Basic Health Screening.

The Essential Health Screen $89 - CBC (w diff), CMP, Urinalysis and Lipid Profile (HDL, LDL + Triglycerides)
Basic Health Screen $59  - Includes a CBC (w diff), CMP, and a Urinalysis
Cholesterol Test (Lipid Profile) $39 - HDL, LDL, Total Cholesterol + Triglycerides

Cholesterol and Heart Blood Testing

Many different types of treatments can assist in getting the cholesterol levels down to a normal range. At Health Testing Centers they will offer a patient multiple tests to choose from when getting the heart checked. There are two different levels as well as single blood tests. These tests will help to give an individual the levels of the heart. Switching from a non-healthy lifestyle to a healthy one which includes diet and exercise will certainly help.

Prostate Testing

63% of men have had prostate cancer by the time they are 65 years old, according to the National Cancer Institute. Getting a Prostate Specific Antigen blood test annually starting at the age of 50 could reduce the risk of getting prostate cancer. This test will screen for an engorged prostate or noncancerous cells.

Thyroid Testing

TSH is a thyroid stimulating hormone. This hormone is regulated by the thyroid. The thyroid controls the human body’s metabolism. TSH levels will help to determine why there might be an issue is occurring in the thyroid. To test a person’s thyroid is by going to the Health Testing Center and get a Thyroid Function Test. The Thyroid Function test will assist in giving the patient a way to treat what is diagnosed.

Liver Testing

Early detection of any type of liver damage will prevent serious damage. There are many different types of liver blood tests that will help assess the damage that might have been caused. These tests range from the Liver Function Test to any Hepatitis test. Please note that fasting before the liver test will give the most accurate results.

Cancer Testing

There is a concern that might be able to be alleviated through Cancer Testing if there is a hereditary factor to the cancer. Many different types of Cancer Screenings can be conducted on the samples of blood that is given. The different types of Cancer Screenings are CEA, Cancer Antigen 19-9, Cancer Antigen 27.29, Cancer Antigen 125, and the Alpha Fetoprotein blood tests. These tests will help to determine if there are any markers for cancer throughout the patient’s blood. If cancer cells are detected then a person will be able to find the right treatment to help cure or slow down the progression of the cancer.

Hormone Testing

The aging process is now looked at as a disease and is treated with anti-aging medicine. Health Testing Centers offer lab tests for DHEA, Testosterone, Human Growth Hormone, and IGF-1. Hormone levels need to be established before an appropriate therapy can be applied. Many patients see a drastic decrease in the normal levels of hormones while other patients are within range.

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Blood Testing Lab Locations in Columbus, OH

4830 KNIGHTSBRIDGE BLVD STE K COLUMBUS, OH 43214	View Larger Map
4998 W BROAD ST STE 112 COLUMBUS, OH 43228	View Larger Map
55 DILLMONT DR STE 101 COLUMBUS, OH 43235	View Larger Map
5888 CLEVELAND AVE COLUMBUS, OH 43231	View Larger Map
6100 E MAIN ST STE 107 COLUMBUS, OH 43213	View Larger Map
6465 E BROAD ST STE A1 COLUMBUS, OH 43213	View Larger Map

For the convenience of residents of the Columbus, OH area, Health Testing Centers have several locations. They have made it simple for patients to be able to purchase their own lab tests without them having to be ordered by a physician. The Health Testing Centers website, healthtestingcenters.com allows for patients to view a list of possible lab test. They may choose any of these tests, purchase it, and within one hour, a representative of Health Testing Centers will email a requisition form to the patient. The patient will then have the option of choosing a LabCorp testing facility in the Columbus, OH area that is nearest them. They will take the requisition form to the testing facility and have the test performed. After the results are in, a nurse will email them directly to the patient using HIPAA compliant secure email.

For a price that compares to that of what other testing facilities charge for a single blood test, Health Testing Centers will perform the Essential Health Screening. This is a commonly performed test because it will allow a physician to evaluate a patient’s overall health. If a patient is concerned about his liver function and he would like a liver panel, the Health Testing Centers will perform an ALT (SGPT) as well as a liver function test: (HFP7+3AC). Once this screening is complete, the patient will conveniently have the results already in hand when he goes in to see his physician. This will save time in obtaining a diagnosis.

Health Testing Centers allows for quick and easy scheduling. Appointments may be made over the phone or through email, and testing is performed by trained professionals at a location that is most convenient for the patient. Once the patient has had his blood work done, depending on the type of test being performed, the results should be in within 1 or 2 days. A nurse will email the patient the test results, and he will be prepared to take them to his doctor’s appointment.

For general information about blood testing you can visit Lab Tests Online or WebMd.