Laboratory Medicine Archives

Fasting for blood work: what blood tests require fasting?

If you have been prescribed some blood work, you may be wondering whether you need to fast or not before having your blood drawn. Commonly prescribed blood tests that require fasting are the blood glucose test (blood sugar), the lipid panel (triglycerides and cholesterol) and the metabolic panel. In general, your healthcare provider should instruct […]

Health screening program: what are the best medical check-ups?

January 2, 2022 / By Richard Troy / Check Up, Diagnostic Tests, Lab Test & Results, Laboratory Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Screening

Under normal circumstances, patients tend to seek their doctor’s attention when symptoms arise and there’s something wrong with their health. This is a wrong mindset as early detection of medical issues, through regular medical check-ups and routine screening programs, is the best way to live a long healthy life as it gives the best shot

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