why are lab tests important?
Lab tests play a vital role in understanding your overall health and detecting potential health issues early. Whether it’s a routine screening or a test to monitor a specific condition, lab tests give you and your healthcare provider important information to guide your treatment. Some common reasons for lab testing include:
- Diagnosing specific medical conditions
- Monitoring ongoing health issues such as diabetes, thyroid function, or liver health
- Determining the best medications or treatments based on your individual needs
- Providing valuable information for preventive care and wellness strategies
At Healix Health, we ensure that every lab test is performed with the highest standards of accuracy and privacy.
what lab services do we offer?
We offer a wide range of lab tests to help you manage your health. Some of the routine and specialized lab tests we perform include:
complete blood count (CBC)
basic metabolic profile (BMP)
comprehensive metabolic profile (CMP)
lipid panel
thyroid panel w/ reflex to T4
hemoglobin A1C
urinalysis
urine culture
SARS COVID-19 PCR test
prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
vitamin D
vitamin B12
liver enzyme panel
partnering with GeneSight formedication testing
At Healix Health, we also partner with GeneSight to offer genetic testing that helps determine which medications are most effective for you. GeneSight analyzes personal genetic variants that could affect your body’s response to certain medications. This test helps your provider choose the best treatment options based on your unique genetic makeup.
The GeneSight test is simple to complete:
- You’ll receive a swab kit by mail.
- Use the swab to collect a sample and return it in the provided envelope.
- Your results, along with recommendations for medication, will be sent to you and your healthcare provider.
Many commercial and government insurance plans reimburse for all or part of the GeneSight test. For more information, including the GeneSight Financial Assistance Program, please visit GeneSight’s website.
what to expect during your lab test
At Healix Health, we aim to make lab testing as easy and comfortable as possible. Here’s what you can expect:
- Friendly and Professional Staff: Our team is dedicated to providing compassionate care, ensuring you feel comfortable throughout your lab test.
- Convenient Testing Options: In addition to our in-clinic services, we also offer house calls to draw labs if you are unable to leave your home. Our team can come to you for a small fee, making testing even more accessible.
- Timely Results: We work with trusted labs like Quest Diagnostics to ensure your results are accurate and delivered quickly, so you can take the next steps in your care without delay.
