IRON: Iron is an important part of blood cell production. This test is used to diagnose and evaluate anemia. TOTAL CHOLESTEROL: Cholesterol is blood fat. This test can be used as a screening tool for the development of coronary artery disease. HDL CHOLESTEROL: High density lipoprotein (or ‘good cholesterol’) is used to estimate risk of coronary artery disease. TRIGLYCERIDES: Triglycerides are a form of neutral fat in the blood. Increased levels indicate increased risk of heart disease. TOTAL CHOLESTEROL/HDL RATIO: The C/H ratio is used to estimate risk of developing coronary artery disease. LDL CHOLESTEROL: Low density lipoprotein (or ‘bad cholesterol’) is used to estimate risk of coronary artery disease. TOTAL BILIRUBIN: Bilirubin is a waste product of hemoglobin breakdown. The test is used to detect liver and blood disorders. ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE: Alkaline phosphatase is an enzyme used to determine certain types of bone, liver, and bile duct diseases. ALT (GPT): Alanine aminotransferase is an enzyme used to assess liver damage. AST (GOT): Aspartate aminotransferase is an enzyme found in many tissues. It is an indicator of tissue damage, mainly in the liver, but also in the muscles, heart, and lungs. LDH: Lactate dehydrogenase is an enzyme that indicates cell damage. It is useful in diagnosing lung disease, liver disease, and anemia. GLUCOSE: Glucose levels (often referred to as ‘blood sugar’) help diagnose diabetes mellitus. A1C: Hemoglobin A1C is tested to monitor the long-term control of diabetes mellitus. TSH: The thyroid stimulating hormone test is often the test of choice for evaluating thyroid function. It is frequently ordered along with or preceding a T4 test. BUN: The blood urea nitrogen test is used to assess kidney function and hydration. CREATININE: The creatinine blood test is used along with a BUN test to assess kidney function. URIC ACID: Uric acid is a product of protein breakdown used for diagnosing gout and evaluating kidney stones, chemotherapy, and radiation. eGFR: Estimated glomerular filtration rate is used to detect early kidney damage and monitor kidney function status. PSA (Men 40 years+): Prostate-specific antigen is used to screen for or monitor prostate cancer. TESTOSTERONE: Used to detect an abnormal testosterone level in males and females. In males, it helps diagnose the cause of erectile dysfunction, infertility, or abnormal puberty. In females, it helps diagnose the cause of masculine physical features, infertility, or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). And Many More! If your doctor has recommended additional testing, please call us at least 2 weeks prior to your Preventive Care Clinic to find out if we are able to assist with your specific lab tests and doctor’s order. PHA Health & Wellness Partners 106 West 3 Street, McCook NE 69001 rd Phone: (877)345-7775 Email: nursing@myphahealth.com Obtain a massive amount of health information at No Cost To You, courtesy of NBA! PHA Health & Wellness Partners removes barriers you may face in order to access preventive care. Barriers could include logistics, cost, and lack of a provider or facility. Our Preventive Care Clinic provides you with a Health Risk Assessment and comprehensive lab panel with over 40 tests. Learn about some of the lab tests performed by PHA Health & Wellness Partners:
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