Annual physical exams, including blood tests, allow doctors to assess a patient’s risk factors and make plans for their treatments. These tests are known as proactive healthcare because they allow people to become aware of their risks before the onset of diseases. Your doctor can use these results to determine whether you need medication, lifestyle changes, further testing, or nothing at all.
The Chem 8 panel goes by many names, but is most commonly known as the basic metabolic panel. Eight blood tests make up the basic metabolic panel, which gives details about your body’s metabolism. The BMP blood test measures blood glucose or blood sugar levels, blood acid/base balance, and kidney function. If your doctor has requested you have this test performed, or you are an organization who wishes to perform this test, you can reach out to Speedy Sticks and book an appointment today. We can perform blood draws from the comfort of your own home or office.
Regular blood tests can not only assist your doctor in determining the underlying cause of physical complaints, but they can also spot possible issues at an early stage, allowing for prompt treatment. Each year, a full panel blood test is performed to collect information that may be compared to data from earlier tests to determine how your health has changed over time. If your doctor has scheduled a full panel blood test you can book an appointment with us today to see how you can do this from the comfort of your home.