blood testing
Blood tests offer an important snapshot of overall health. They’re also a good way to catch illness & disease early on or see how well the body responds to treatments for various conditions. Routine blood tests should be done at least once a year for optimal health. Testing includes complete blood count (CBC), metabolic, advanced lipid, thyroid, nutritional & wellness panels, enzyme markers and STD testing.
why to test
to optimize patient health
patient is experiencing unusual, persistent symptoms
to reduce risk of disease or complications
benefits of blood testing
assesses how well blood is clotting
detects risk factors for heart disease
evaluates how well organs such as the kidneys, liver, thyroid, and heart are working
diagnoses diseases & conditions such as cancer, diabetes, anemia, heart disease and HIV
checks whether medications are working
