What
is a laboratory test?
A laboratory test is a health screening service that can determine many
things about your health that may otherwise go undetected. The tests that
you order are the same medically accepted lab tests ordered by physicians.
A small sample of your blood is tested by a fully accredited Medical Reference
Laboratory, and then analyzed for the tests that have been requested by
you or your doctor.
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Why are these tests useful?
A regular physical examination helps to determine your level of health
that a doctor can see, hear, or touch, such as vision, hearing, weight,
respiratory functions, etc. A laboratory test provides additional information
about your health that cannot be measured in such a way. Test results
keep you and your doctor informed about health issues that may otherwise
be overlooked.
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Will my insurance pay for this test?
HealthCheck does not accept insurance claims. However, some insurance
plans will reimburse you if it is written in the plan as a preventive
coverage with no doctor's script. Other insurance plans will reimburse
you if you have a doctors written script. Call your insurance company's
toll-free number to find out in advance.
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Are these test covered by Medicare/Medicaid?
No. Only the laboratory that performs the analysis can be reimbursed by
Medicare. If you are a Medicare patient you must have a doctor's order,
your doctor must have a Medicare number, and your doctor must provide
a diagnostic code accepted by Medicare.
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I am healthy - why do I need a test?
Knowledge of your blood's chemistry is your best defense against degenerative
disease. A simple blood test such as our VIPBasic can indicate what is
happening long before any symptoms of disease occur. Similar to a warning
indicator on your automobile, your blood profile is one of the best warning
indicators now known to medicine. When blood tests reveal abnormalities,
it is urgent to reverse the warnings as quickly as possible to avert the
danger of degenerative disease. Even a test result that is normal is useful:
not only does it help to rule out potential problem areas, it establishes
a baseline of normal ranges against which future tests can be monitored.
When you understand these tests and the role blood plays in your body,
you can keep your test values within normal ranges through diet, exercise,
and proper nutrition. When you visit your physician, a history of laboratory
reports that you have kept can often provide the clue to a proper diagnosis.
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Are these tests accurate?
Yes - a fully accredited Medical Reference Laboratory analyzes all test
results.
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Which are some of the more popular
tests?
Our most popular test for first-time clients is the
VIP PLUS. This test
establishes a comprehensive foundation of all aspects of your health,
upon which future tests can be measured. Once this baseline has been established,
many clients use the SuperChemistry as a regular check of progress, and
to monitor the effects of a change in diet, exercise, or lifestyle.
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Why do I need a Complete Blood Count
(CBC)?
A CBC is the most frequently performed lab test. It provides a great deal
of information about the three kinds of cells in the blood - red blood
cells, white blood cells, and platelets. It is most frequently used as
a screening test, as an anemia check, and as a test for infection, but
it is also used to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of a large number
of other conditions. Included in the CBC are hematocrit, hemoglobin, red
blood cell count, red blood cell indices, white blood cell count, white
blood cell differential, and platelet count.
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Why do I need a Thyroid Profile?
The thyroid is one of the most important glands in the body. This hormone
regulates the metabolism of the body by increasing the rate of the reactions
taking place in the body's cells. The test is used to evaluate the symptoms
of excess (hyperthyroidism) such as unexplained weight loss, tremor, nervousness,
rapid heart rate, diarrhea, or the sensation of always being too hot.
Symptoms of too little thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism) are unexplained
weight gain, tiredness, dry skin, or the sensation of always being too
cold.
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How do I take a test?
Simply choose which lab test you wish to take from the list offered, select
the most convenient laboratory location, fill out the client information
profile, and select your method of payment. You will be sent a personalized
requisition form by first class mail to take to your selected laboratory
location. The technician at the laboratory will draw a small sample of
your blood for testing. As you have prepaid for this service, no further
payment will be required at the laboratory.
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Do I need to fast before taking a
test?
To ensure absolute accuracy, a ten-hour fast is recommended. Black coffee
and water are permitted during your period of fast.
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How will I receive the results of
my test?
Your test results will be sent to you by first class mail on the business
day following your test. Please allow ten business days to receive your
results.
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Will I be able to understand the
results of my test?
Yes - all test results include reference ranges and abnormalities found.
A detailed explanation of each test can be viewed on this web site.
Click
here to view test result explanations.
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How can I contact someone if I have
questions about my test results?
Any questions regarding significant findings or abnormal levels should
be discussed with your doctor. Any other questions pertaining to your
test results should be sent us via email. Click
here to send us your questions. All questions will be answered in
a timely manner.
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Can I take the results to my doctor
for a diagnosis?
Yes - the tests that you order are the same medically accepted lab tests
ordered by physicians, and your doctor will be able to discuss them with
you. Your doctor will use these results in conjunction with your history
and may even decide to order additional tests to confirm the results of
any abnormalities.
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What do abnormal test results mean?
Abnormalities should be considered as an early warning system alerting
you that it is necessary to reverse the condition immediately. To bring
your test values back to within normal ranges, your doctor may suggest
a change in diet, exercise, and nutrition.
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How do I access my results online?
We now offer the ability for our customers to download their results
directly online through our HealthCheckUSA.com web site. As mentioned
in our privacy policy, this is a completely secure process and all results
remain entirely confidential. We do not give access nor do we distribute
any personal customer information to third parties whatsoever.
In order to view your results online, you must register through HealthCheckUSA.com.
Simply order your test through normal process. Once ordering process
is complete, the next screen will ask you for a unique username and password.
This information will be processed immediately and your account will be
activated. Please click here to order a test.
Results are typically available for viewing within 7 business days.
(Depending on the type of result ordered, in most cases, results will
be available sooner). To view you’re your results, simply log onto
HealthCheckUSA at your convenience and enter your username and password
to view your results. Please keep record of your username and password as
HealthCheckUSA does not have access to this information for your own protection.
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Is my order refundable?
All orders are refundable within 12 months of order date less a 6%
cancellation fee.
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How Does the Physician Interpretation work?
Once you have your blood drawn, your results are sent directly to you as
usual. If you elect to have your results reviewed by a board certified
physician, you will also receive instructions on how to access the
interpretation of your results. By calling a toll free number and using
your user identification number and personal identification number
(provided with instructions), you will have access to your personal
interpretation. Interpretations are available 72 hours after your blood
draw.
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What is the proper use of
HealthCheckUSA’s drug screenings?
These drug tests are for screening purposes only. Positives have
not been confirmed for legal use and specimens have not been
collected under legal guidelines for secure collection, therefore
results cannot be used for employment or other legal reasons.
Although a negative result indicates no drugs were detected above
the method’s cutoff level, other methods may be used to detect
lower levels of the drugs in the urine. Results can also be
affected by the amount of urine excreted, weight or body type of
person taking drug, acidity or alkalinity (pH) of urine, and
frequency of drug taken. We offer two separate drug screening
panels:
Drug Screen Panel 1 and
Drug Screen Panel 2. (Pricing may
vary according to location you choose.)
As with all of our testing, results of the drug tests are
entirely confidential and not shared with any third party and
fully compliant with our privacy policy. Any questions please
contact our customer service at (800) 929-2044.
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What is a HealthCheckUSA Walk-In Site?
In efforts to make the process more convenient to you,
HealthCheckUSA is introducing an affiliate service in certain areas
of the country. At these locations there is no need to pre-pay
on-line or wait for us to send you the paperwork. Simply walk in to
this location directly at your convenience without any appointment!
This location will accept check or credit card payment and draw your
blood immediately. Call our customer service for any further
questions 1(800) 929-2044.
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