Chemistry Screen

• WHAT: This 30+ panel of tests is a combination of several of the most common lab tests ordered in a physician’s office all rolled into one. Included is a directly measured lipid or cholesterol panel, glucose, thyroid, liver, kidney, muscle and bone tests, and iron.
  
• WHY: An inexpensive test, the chem screen is valued at over $400 in a physician’s office, and gives you a broad look at your blood work, and includes everything you need to complete your Health Assessment Questionaire.
• WHO: Recommended for everyone.

Cholesterol VAP

• WHAT: An expanded lipid profile, breaking down HDL (“good”) cholesterol and LDL (“bad”) cholesterol into more specific types.
  
• WHY: To give you and your physician a more comprehensive profile of your cholesterol health.
• WHO: Recommended as a baseline for everyone initially, and for follow-up testing if you have personal or family heart history, or are on cholesterol medications in order to adjust accordingly depending on your lab results.
  

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Colon Test - Insure Fit

• WHAT: A fecal test in which you collect a stool sample, send to the lab to detect cells for colorectal cancer.
  
• WHY: To have a baseline look at your colon health to support early detection and treatment if necessary.
• WHO: Recommended annually for adults over age 50.

Complete Blood Count

• WHAT: The CBC test is a basic overall blood health profile, including red cells, white cells, platelets and more.
  
• WHY:To have a baseline look at your overall blood health and to prepare for future issues or history.
• WHO: Recommended for anyone as a baseline, plus if there is a family or personal history of anemia or leukemia, or often times ordered before surgery to monitor blood loss.

CRP - Cardio

• WHAT: This test checks for inflammation in the arterial system, possibly indicating coronary issues.
  
• WHY: To check for heart health issues and to address them with your physician.
• WHO: Recommended as a baseline for men and women of all ages, for those with family history of heart disease. Menstruating women should consider this test off-cycle and those with any inflammatory disease consult with your physician to decide if this is for you.

Hemoglobin A1C

• WHAT: An expanded glucose check, the HgA1C test checks the average glucose level over the last 120 days, rather than the 12-hour fasting sample in the chemistry screen.
  
• WHY: To give a more broad look at the body’s blood sugar health and diabetes issues.
• WHO: It is recommended for diabetics, or with family history to monitor average levels over time.

Homocysteine

• WHAT: This test measures homocysteine levels, that if elevated, can determine if an individual is at an increased risk for heart attack, stroke or dementia, as well as folate or Vitamin B-12 deficient.
  
• WHY: To assist individuals in monitoring and preventing heart disease, stroke, dementia and vitamin deficiency risks.
• WHO: It is recommended for those with a strong family history of hardening of the arteries or folate or Vitamin B-12 deficiency.

Prostate-Specific Antigen

• WHAT: The PSA test looks for an elevated antigen that can be elevated due to abnormal prostate cells.
  
• WHY: To check for abnormal prostate cells and detect problems early.
• WHO: Recommended for men to have a baseline in their 40’s, if there is a family or personal prostate history, and for men over 50 annually.

Vitamin D Screening

• WHAT: This screening checks levels of various types of Vitamin D circulating in the blood, from D3 produced by the body through sunshine, to D2 that is ingested by supplements, as well as the total amount.
  
• WHY: Low levels of Vitamin D may be associated with an increased risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes.
• WHO: Recommended for men and women of any age who want to know if they are Vitamin D deficient.

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