Basic Health Screening
The Complete Blood Count tests the levels of the white blood cells, red blood cells, hemoglobin, and platelets. This will let a patient know if the levels are either too low or too high. The Comprehensive Metabolic Panel is also included in the Basic Health Screening. When the results come back someone will notify the patient if further lab work is recommended.
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) $29 - HDL, LDL, Total Cholesterol + Triglycerides
Cholesterol and Heart Blood Testing
Health Testing Centers offers lab tests for cardiac risk factors which include Lipid Profile, C - reactive protein, NMR Lipoprofile, the VAP Cholesterol Test, and Homocysteine blood tests. Heart Screening Testing has two different levels from 149 dollars to 299 dollars. There are treatments for high cholesterol that bring the levels down to normal range. A healthy diet, regular cardio exercise and regular testing is vital in the fight of heart disease.
Prostate Testing
The Prostate Specific Antigen or PSA blood test will screen the prostate glands to make sure there are not high levels of protein. The debate over the importance of this exam should only be decided by the patient in need of the exam. An annual Prostate Specific Antigen blood test, starting at the age of 50, will inform men if their prostate is healthy. Only the patient should decide if this test is important to them.
Thyroid Testing
Results for the Thyroid Function Test or Thyroid Profile will be returned to the patient within one to two business days. These tests will determine if there is a problem with the thyroid hormones. The hormones are regulated by the thyroid and determine when the energy is to be used. Look for signs such as anxiety, tiredness, weakness, being too hot or too cold, having trouble with losing weight or are gaining weight too easily. These could be signs of hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism.
Liver Testing
Many things can affect the liver. A lot of the symptoms are not noticeable which is why a Liver Function Test is very important. It will help detect the seriousness of the liver damage. The things that can damage the liver are alcohol, being overweight, high cholesterol, and any type of drugs. Please remember that fasting before a liver test will ensure the most accurate results.
Cancer Testing
Different types of cancers can affect the different sexes; there are risks for men and women. A Cancer Screening will check for a variety of cancer tumor cells. Many things can contribute to the cause of cancer. These risks are from radiation, chemical agents, smoking, and even genetic contributions. Cancer Screening can be done especially if a patient is at a high risk for cancer. The blood testing that can be done is Carcinoembryonic Antigen, Cancer Antigen 19-9, and Cancer Antigen 27.29, Cancer Antigen 125, and Alpha-Fetoprotein. Getting an early Cancer Screening can aid in the early discovery of any type of cancer can help in the remission of the cancer cells.
Hormone Testing
Test for menopause will be able to alert a woman of what stage of menopause she may be in. This will also allow of better treatment. While some women want to know what stage they are in so that they can experience menopause naturally others will want to get a hormone replacement therapy. The lab tests that can be done are DHEA, testosterone, human growth hormone, and IGF-1. Consult a doctor for the interpretations of the results.
Blood Testing Lab Locations in Elgin, IL
Health Testing Centers have several locations in the City, Elgin, IL area that are set up for patient convenience. When the patient visits healthtestcenters.com, he may choose to purchase any of the available blood tests. When he makes his choice, he will be emailed a requisition form to be taken with him to a LabCorp location in the Mesa area. When the results are in, they will be emailed to the patient within 24-48 hours. HIPAA compliant secure email is used for safety and privacy.
For the same low price charged by other testing centers for a single blood test, Health Testing Centers offers its Essential Health screening. This is a panel of tests that would normally be ordered by a doctor. If the patient is interested in a cholesterol and heart health screening, the testing center will perform a BNP, coenzyme Q 10 total, C-reactive protein, heart health screening levels I and II, homocysteine, lipid profile, NMR lipid profile, and statin check-up. This panel of tests can be brought to your doctor so he can evaluate your heart health. The convenient locations of the Mesa testing centers will allow for the patient to have tests in hand on his first visit to the doctor which will not only save time, but money as well.
The blood work ordering process is simple. The patient can visit the easily navigated website and choose a test panel to be performed. After he has purchased the test, a requisition form will be emailed to him usually within one hour. He will then make an appointment with one of the several LabCorp facilities in the Mesa area online. In an effort to save the patient time, it is the Health Testing Centers’ goal to be able to schedule the appointment for the same day in which it was requested. After the appointment has been scheduled, the patient will then take their requisition form in to the testing center and have the appropriate test performed. Depending on the test that was performed, the results are typically emailed to the patient within 1 to 2 days.
For general information about blood testing you can visit Lab Tests Online or WebMd.