Basic Health Screening
In the Basic Health Screening, a Complete Blood Count and Comprehensive Metabolic Panel are involved. This type of test is often used to determine if additional blood tests need to be done. This can also tell if more lab work is to be completed. There are three tests performed during the Basic Health Screening; they are the Complete Blood Count, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel, and the Urinalysis tests.
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 multiple lab tests for cardiac risk; these tests include Lipid Profile, C - reactive protein, NMR Lipoprofile, the VAP Cholesterol Test and Homocysteine blood tests. There are multiple packages to have the blood tests done; there is a level 1 package that is 149 dollars and there is a level 2 package that is 299 dollars. There are also treatments available for high cholesterol that will help the levels go do to a normal range. Lifestyle changes, such as a healthy diet and regular exercise will improve the heart health.
Prostate Testing
Early recognition of cancer is always wanted and apprenticed. The Prostate Specific Antigen blood test will screen for the amount of protein in the prostate gland. The levels of protein will indicate if there is prostate cancer or not. This test also will look and see if there are other noncancerous disorders; from an enlarged prostate to prostatitis. Having this information could save a patient’s life.
Thyroid Testing
A Thyroid Profile or a Thyroid Function Test will determine if there are any health problems, these will also determine if there is an appropriate treatment for the levels. If a thyroid problem is present there can be many different symptoms because of the two different thyroid problems. There is hyper and hypothyroidism.
Liver Testing
The liver plays an important role in the body and is often damaged by alcohol and drugs. The Liver Function Test can give a person an early detection of any type of liver problem. Serious damage can be stopped by having early detection of liver problems. A Liver Function Test should only be done after fasting.
Cancer Screening
Many cases of cancer come from a genetic history, cancer can also be caused smoking, radiation, or from chemical causes. The good thing is that cancer can now be treated and some even cured for life or at least a little time. Health Testing Centers offers multiple tests that will look for certain cancer tumors. There is the Carcinoembryonic Antigen, Cancer Antigen 19-9, Cancer Antigen 27.29, Cancer Antigen 125, and Alpha-Fetoprotein.
Hormone Testing
Anti-aging medicine will now treat the aging process as a disease instead of just getting older. At Health Testing Centers there is a variety of lab tests that can be performed. Having these tests performed can set a baseline in the hormone levels. Patients can see a drastic decrease with the hormone levels while many others are within the range.
Blood Testing Lab Locations in Lake Placid, FL
In City, Lake Placid, FL, Health Testing Centers have several different testing facilities located all across the area. Their facility allows for patients who are interested to order their own tests. By visiting the Health Testing Centers website, healthtestingcenters.com, patients may take charge of their own health and choose one of several test panel options to purchase. After the test is purchased by the patient, the Health Testing Centers will send the patient a requisition form. The patient will then take the requisition form to a LabCorp testing center that is located in the City, Lake Placid, FL area. Once the test has been performed and the results are in, LabCorp will quickly email the results to the patient. With the privacy of the patient in mind, LabCorp only uses HIPAA compliant secure email.
One of the most common tests ordered by doctors is the Essential Health Screening test. Doctors use these results to determine the general health of a patient. Health Testing Centers offers this screening at a moderate cost. Other testing centers charge the same amount to perform one simple blood test. For those interested in being tested for heavy metals, Health Testing Centers will perform a panel of tests that consist of chromium blood, cobalt blood, heavy metals profile (lead, mercury, cadmium, arsenic), lead blood test, and titanium blood. This can be done quickly with a visit to a Mesa testing center. Results can be in the patient’s hands when he sees the doctor.
Through Health Testing Centers, the ordering process is easy. Patients should visit the website, purchase a test, receive the requisition form, take it to a conveniently located testing facility, and have the test performed by a trained expert. LabCorp does schedule appointments online. Normally within 1-2 business days, the test results will be emailed to the patient. This will depend on the type of test that is being performed. The patient is then ready to see his physician with test results already in hand.
For general information about blood testing you can visit Lab Tests Online or WebMd.