Basic Health Screening
Health Testing Centers perform a Basic Health Screening, which will save many patients money, especially if they do not insurance. The Basic Health Screening starts off only 60 dollars compared to the lab price which is 120 dollars. This test will let patients know if another lab test is needed; or diagnosis is suggested.
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
The number one killer of men and women in the United States is heart disease. Heart disease can be genetic but it can also be prevented. Modern lifestyle changes will decrease a patient’s risk of heart disease; these include eating a healthy diet and plenty of cardio exercise. The faster a person can get to do these changes the longer they will most likely live. Health t=Testing Centers offer two different packages the first one being 149 dollars and the second one being 299 dollars. Getting tested regularly for heart disease will help save a patient’s life.
Prostate Testing
At Health Testing Centers a Prostate Specific Antigen or a PSA blood test can be performed. A test like this will cost a male patient a mere 50 dollars. A test like this will screen for prostate cancer and any noncancerous disorders. The patient can then determine if this test was important for them to take or not; the test should be performed annually whether the patient things he needs it or not.
Thyroid Testing
Many people have thyroid problems and do not think about the symptoms giving them up to something else. Being tired, anxious, having weight loss or gain, an increased heart rate, and body temperature problems can be signs of either hypo or hyperthyroidism. If any of these signs are present a Thyroid Profile or Function Test should be done.
Liver Testing
There are many types of blood tests for the liver. There is The Liver Function Test, ALT, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C blood tests. All of these tests can provide early detection of any liver problems. The most accurate results will be after fasting for any of these tests. Damage can be caused by alcohol and recreational drugs as well as prescription drugs.
Cancer Testing
Testing for cancers can be a scary thought. Health Testing Centers provide the opportunity to test for many different types of tumors. The different types of tumors can be detected. All the different types of cancers can be detected by their different markers. Detecting cancer from an early stage will help in the treatment. If a person is at all concerned that there is a possibility that they have cancer they need to be tested as soon as possible. This could help save there live.
Hormone Testing
As women get older menopause because a factor in that woman’s life. There are many different tests to help find out the hormone levels. There are also specific tests for menopause; these tests will tell the patient what specific stage the patient is in of menopause. Hormone tests let the doctor or physician know the hormone levels and then maybe there can be a replacement therapy.
Blood Testing Lab Locations in Tavares, FL
For those who reside in the City, Tavares, FL area, Health Testing Centers have several lab test locations that are set up for patient convenience. Through these testing centers, patients are able to visit the website, heathtestingcenters.com and decide on which test they would like to have performed. Once they have purchased the test, a representative from Health Testing Centers sends a requisition form via email directly to the patient. The patient may choose a LabCorp facility nearest them in the Mesa area to go have their test performed. After the patient has had their test and the results are in, a LabCorp staff member will email the results to the patient using HIPAA compliant email.
In the interest of the rising price of healthcare, Health Testing Centers will perform the Essential Health Screening for a cost that can be compared to that of what other testing facilities charge for one blood test. If a patient purchases a basic CBC & CMP, Health Testing Centers will perform basic health screening (CMP, CBC, and UA), complete blood count (CBC) with differential, essential health screening (CBC, CMP, UA, and LP), and metabolic panel (14) comprehensive. When tests such as these are performed, a patient can go to his doctor’s appointment prepared with his test results in hand. This way, there is no waiting for a proper diagnosis.
Health Testing Centers are set up to make the process of test ordering quick and easy for patients. When the patient chooses a test that he would like to be performed on him, he purchases it, and within the hour, a nurse will email him a requisition form. He will take that form to one of the LabCorp testing facilities in the City, Tavares, FL area and have the appropriate test performed. When the results are in, a staff member will email them directly to the patient. Depending on which test was performed, this will normally take between 1 and 2 business days.
For general information about blood testing you can visit Lab Tests Online or WebMd.