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) $29 - 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.
Blood Testing Lab Locations in Mansfield, TX
In City, Mansfield, TX, the Health Testing Centers have several lab testing facilities that are geared toward patient satisfaction. If the patient visits the website healthtestingcenters.com he will be able to view a variety of lab tests that are available to patients. After choosing and purchasing a test, the center will email a requisition form to the patient to be taken to a Mesa LabCorp facility so that the test can be performed. Within 24-48 hours, the results will be emailed to the patient through HIPAA compliant secure email.
Conscious of their pricing, Health Testing Centers perform the Essential Health Screening for one low price, while other testing centers will charge the same price for a single blood test. Doctors commonly use Essential Health Screening to determine a patient’s overall health. If a patient is looking for a diabetes test in Mesa, the Health Testing Centers will perform a C-peptide serum, glucose serum, glycohemoglobin (GHB), HgbA1c, and a random microalbumin urine test. This may be done in a nearby Mesa testing center previous to seeing a physician. That way, when the patient sees the doctor, he will already have his test results for the doctor to evaluate. This will save time and money.
Health Testing Centers know the importance of making healthcare convenient and easy for patients. Therefore, the process of having tests performed is simple. The patient must visit the Health Testing Centers website, healthtestingcenters.com, and choose one of the test options. After having chosen the test, the patient will be instructed to click on, and purchase that particular test. When the test has been purchased, a staff member will send a requisition form in an email to the patient. This should happen within the hour of the purchase. The patient will then set up an appointment with a Mesa LabCorp and bring them the requisition form to have the test performed. The results will normally be emailed to the patient between 1 and 2 days, depending on the test that was performed.
For general information about blood testing you can visit Lab Tests Online or WebMd.