Laboratory Tests at Chiefland Health Center
You can have your blood and urine tests ordered by your doctor or Order your own general health laboratory testing, including a doctor's order, at Chiefland Health Center. Visit our walk-in lab location for your blood draw we make it convenient and hassle free. For cash pay patients we will provide you with a transparent fee schedule. For those with insurance we will bill your insurance and you will only be responsible if your insurance company declines the claim.
We offer convenient test panels at discount prices with no additional fees for testing services. These are the same tests and the same labs you get when you go through your doctor at other laboratories such as Quest or Labcorp. Lab test results are reviewed by our physicians with any out-of-range lab results clearly marked. Please call our phone number to speak with one of our staff to answer any questions.
Convenient Blood Testing Near You
We work with both larger laboratories such as Quest Diagnostics and LabCorp, two of the largest lab testing companies in the country for those test that we do not offer and forward samples to them if your insurance company requires the laboratories to be sent to them . These labs are certified by CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) and run their testing on FDA or LDT approved equipment. You no longer have to travel to other cities to get your blood and urine tests done.
While appointments are not necessary, we encourage you to make one. Some of the tests done may require fasting, therefore it is best to make an appointment.
What Is The Most Important Blood Test For Health And Wellness?
At Chiefland Health Center we offer many tests and with so many options it may be hard to know where to start your lab work, from measuring your iron levels (TIBC) to checking for a sexually transmitted disease. Following is our doctor recommended general health and wellness panel that you should consider ordering:
Essential Health Check - includes a complete blood count (or CBC, measures red and white blood cell counts), comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), urinalysis (UA), lipid panel (LDL/HDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels), hemoglobin A1C, iron, GGT, TSH, and vitamin D levels.
Some of the test offered:
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel 14 (CMP14) — CMP blood test measures levels of 14 individual components to assess overall health.
- Urinalysis (UA) — Examines a urine sample for the presence of proteins and other signs of infection
- Vaccinations
- Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Differential — Measures red and white blood cells, hematocrit, hemoglobin and platelets
- Hemoglobin A1C (HgbA1c) — An A1C blood test, measures the average amount of glucose (blood sugar) over the past 2-3 months to screen for diabetes or monitor existing diabetes
- Insulin — This test is used to measure the amount of Insulin in the body.
- C-Peptide — Measures the level of C-peptide to evaluate insulin production
- Lipid Panel — Cholesterol test for LDL, HDL, Total and Triglycerides. (aka Lipid Profile).
- C-Reactive Protein Highly Sensitive (hs-CRP), Cardiac — hs-CRP blood test measures the level of C-reactive protein (CRP) to help assess risk for heart disease and inflammation.
- Homocysteine — High levels of homocysteine in the blood are related to a higher risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer's disease and osteoporosis.
- Lipoprotein(a) — The Lipoprotein (a) test is used to measure the amount of Lipoprotein (a) in your blood. Lipoprotein (a) is a particle in your blood that carries proteins, fats and cholesterol.
- Apolipoprotein B (Apo-B) — Measures the level of apolipoprotein B (apo-B) to help assess risk for heart disease.
- Coenzyme Q10, Total — This test measures the level of CoQ10, a vitamin-like compound that is found in the body.
- Thyroid Profile — Measures T3 Uptake, T4 and T7
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) — Measures the amount of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) to evaluate thyroid function.
- T3 (Triiodothyronine), Total — Measures the total amount of triiodothyronine, T3, to evaluate thyroid function.
- T4 (Thyroxine), Free — Measures the amount of free thyroxine (T4) to evaluate thyroid function.
- T3 (Triiodothyronine), Free — Measures the amount of freely circulating triiodothyronine (T3) to evaluate thyroid function.
- Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO) Antibodies — Measures the amount of thyroid peroxidase (TPO) antibodies to help understand the cause of thyroid disorders.
- Lactic Acid Dehydrogenase (LD) — This test is used to measure the level of Lactic Acid Dehydrogenase (LD) in the blood.
- Gamma Glutamyl Transferase ( GGT) — This test is used to measure the level of the enzyme, GGT in the body.
- Expanded Liver Panel — Measures levels of several enzymes and proteins to assess liver function
- Growth Hormone (GH) — Measures the amount of growth hormone to evaluate pituitary function.
- Estrogen, Total — Measures the amount of estrogen hormones to help assess fertility and related issues.
- Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) Sulfate — Measures the level of the DHEA sulfate hormone to assess adrenal function.
- Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1) — Measures IGF-1 to evaluate pituitary function
- Sex Hormone-binding Globulin (SHBG) — Measures the level of sex hormone-binding globulin.
- Testosterone, Free & Total — Measures the total level of testosterone, including the small portion circulating freely in the body.
- Parathyroid Hormone (PTH), Intact — Measures the amount of intact parathyroid hormone to evaluate parathyroid function and abnormal calcium levels.
- Estradiol, Sensitive — Measures the level of estradiol with increased sensitivity for men and post-menopausal women.
- Pregnenolone — This test measures the amount of pregnenolone in the blood.
- Progesterone — Measures the level of progesterone to help assess fertility.
- Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) — PSA test measures the level of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) to evaluate prostate function in men.
- Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) — CEA is associated with certain kinds of cancers, especially colon and rectal cancer. Elevated CEA levels are also found with other cancers including pancreatic, gastric, lung, ovary, and breast.
- α-Fetoprotein (AFP), Tumor Marker — AFP (Alpha-Fetoprotein) in the blood can indicate certain types of cancer, especially cancer of the liver, testicles, ovaries, stomach, or pancreas.
- Carbohydrate Antigen (CA) 19-9 — The Cancer Antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9) blood test is a powerful tool for the detection of pancreatic or gastrointestinal cancer.
- Cancer Antigen (CA) 27.29 — The CA 27.29 is the premier blood test for breast cancer. In fact, the CA 27.29 is the only blood test specific for breast cancer.
- Cancer Antigen 15-3 — Often used to determine treatment of breast cancer and to monitor the treatment of breast cancer.
- Vitamin D, 25 Hydroxy — Measures the amount of vitamin D, an important factor in bone strength
- Ferritin — Measures level of ferritin to assess iron deficiency or iron overload.
- Vitamin B12 & Folate — Measures the amount of B12 and folate (folic acid) to screen for nutrition or absorption issues and certain types of anemia
- Vitamin C — The Vitamin C blood test measures the levels of Vitamin C in the blood.
- Vitamin B6 — The Vitamin B6 blood test measures the levels of Pyrodoxine in the blood.
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) — The Vitamin B1 blood test measures the levels of Thiamine in the blood.
- Iron & Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) — Measures the amount of iron available to bind to proteins, providing additional information about possible iron deficiency or iron overload
- Zinc — The Zinc blood test measures the level of zinc in your body.
- Vitamin K1 — This Vitamin K blood test measures the level of Vitamin K in the blood.
- Vitamin A — Measures the amount of vitamin A, an important factor in eye health
- Vitamin E — Measures the amount of vitamin E, an important factor in overall health
- Beta Carotene — Measures the amount of beta carotene, a factor in vitamin A levels
- PLAC (LP-PLA2) — This test measures the amount and activity of Lp-PLA2 in the blood.
- Low-Density Lipoprotein (Direct) — The direct low-density lipoprotein test (direct LDL-C) measures the amount of LDL cholesterol.
- Uric Acid — Measures the level of uric acid to help manage or detect gout.
Panels:
Periodic Health Check: $149 (Recommended Annually or Biannually for most)
- CBC
- CMP
- UA
- Lipid Panel
- HbA1c
- TSH
- Vitamin D
Men over 50 add PSA ($49)
Cardiac Panel: $199
- Lipid Panel
- C-Reactive Protein Highly Sensitive (hs-CRP), Cardiac
- Homocysteine
- Lipoprotein(a)
- Apolipoprotein B (Apo-B)
- Low-Density Lipoprotein (Direct)
STD Tests: $199
- Complete STD Panel
- Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and Trich
Please call to discuss other panels and pricing.