Basic Health Testing
There are multiple tests that are done during the Basic
Health Screening. The tests done during this screening are usually the beginning
tests to determine if further diagnoses should be done on the blood work. The
two most common tests that are performed during the Basic Health Screening are
the Complete Blood Count and the Comprehensive Metabolic Panel. These two tests
will examine the levels of a patient’s blood, kidney, liver, and cholesterol.
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 Blood Testing
Levels 1 and Level 2 for heart disease will test for all
different types of heart issues. The blood tests that will be performed are the
Lipid Profile which is for cholesterol, C - reactive protein, NMR Lipoprofile,
the VAP Cholesterol Test, and Homocysteine. These tests will indicate if the
patient needs to change their lifestyle or if their levels are in the normal
range. Only 47 percent of people have a heart attack outside of the hospital.
Regular testing will help prevent this.
Prostate Testing
The Prostate Specific Antigen blood test will help screen
for disorders, cancerous and noncancerous cells. There has been too much debate
over the Prostate Specific Antigen and if this test is even needed. A patient
with the information can make their own decision about when the PSA level should
be tested; this should be tested annually after the age of 50.
Thyroid Testing
Getting a Thyroid Function Test done informs the patient if
they have Hypo or Hyperthyroidism. This test will only cost 100 dollars compared
to the lab test which is 182 dollars. Having any of these symptoms; hot and cold
flashes, anxiety, tiredness, or weight gain or weight loss, this test is most
likely a test for you to take.
Liver Testing
For the most accurate Liver Testing results please remember
to fast before. There are many types of tests that will test the liver for a
patient. These tests range from 40-220 dollars through Health Testing Centers.
Liver damage can be caused by consuming alcohol, having copious amounts of
drugs, both recreational and prescription, and also being overweight can affect
damage to the liver.
Cancer Testing
CA-125, CA 27.29, CA 19-9, CEA, and AFP are all different
types of blood tests that can be performed. These assessments will assist in the
discovery of cancer cells. The cancer cells can be caused by many different
factors; some of the factors are hereditary, smoking, chemical agents, or even
radiation. The uncovering of cancer markers through the Cancer Screenings will
help aid in the brand of treatment that is required. Getting treatment for any
kind of cancer, in early stages, will help to eliminate the cancer from the body
so that it does not spread anymore.
Hormone Testing
Lots of women do not notice many symptoms of menopause.
There are some symptoms that can be physically uncomfortable but getting the
appropriate testing done will help a patient. The testing is to find where the
hormones are falling short and treat that particular hormonal shortage as a
proactive approach to aging. The hormone tests are DHEA, Testosterone, Human
Growth Hormone, and IGF-1. Deciding what type of hormone replacement needed will
drastically help a woman’s hormone levels.
Blood Testing Lab Locations in Okeechobee, FL
Health Testing Centers in City, Okeechobee, FL, have several convenient lab test locations which allow for patients to order their own lab tests. When the patient goes to the Health Testing Centers website, healthtestingcenters.com, he may review all of the available lab tests to be performed, and then purchase the one of his choosing. When he makes his purchase, the Health Testing Centers emails a requisition form to the patient within the hour. Upon receiving the requisition form, the patient can make an appointment with a LabCorp testing facility in Mesa and go in to have his test performed. Typically within 24-48 hours, a LabCorp nurse will email the patient’s test results through HIPAA compliant secure email.
Health Testing Centers does care about the rising cost of healthcare and its impact on the patient. In effort to combat this, Health Testing Centers has affordable pricing. For instance, the Essential Health Screening is offered at the same cost that other testing centers charge for a single blood test. This is one of the most common tests performed since doctors use these results to determine a patient’s overall health. If a patient wants food allergy screening, the Heath Testing Centers will perform a basic food allergy test, and extended food allergy test, and a specific food allergy test. To save time, the patient can have tests like these performed before his doctor’s appointment, then when he goes in for the appointment, he will already have his test results in hand.
For patients who wish to order their own tests, the process is very simple. He must go to the Health Testing Center website and choose a test that he would like to be performed on him. After he has purchased the test, a representative from the Health Testing Centers will email him a requisition form. He will take that form to a Mesa LabCorp center and have his test performed. When his results are in, (usually between 1 and 2 business days) the results will be emailed to the patient.
For general information about blood testing you can visit
Lab Tests Online or
WebMd.