Blood Work

As adults, annual PCP checkups usually means rolling up our sleeves. Blood tests are a part of most wellness visits, even when we’re healthy.

WHY IS ROUTINE BLOaOD WORK IMPORTANT?

Routine blood work is an important preventative measure to catch early warning signs of disease–before symptoms arise.

Some common blood tests:

🩸 A Complete Blood Count (CBC) checks red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. A CBC can identify conditions including anemia, heart disease, autoimmune disease, leukemia, and other cancers.

🩸 A Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) checks kidney function, lung function, and blood sugar levels by testing blood filtration, blood sugar, and electrolyte levels. This test can identify common kidney problems, lung problems, and diabetes or pre-diabetes.

🩸 A Complete Metabolic Panel covers the tests included in a BMP with additional tests related to liver function.

🩸 A Lipid Panel checks for cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood and can detect the buildup of plaque in your arteries. This test is an important early screening for coronary artery disease.

Put your #HEALTHFIRST and make a PCP appointment today.