Preventative Medicine: Which Labs Should You Get and When?

Should you request labs during your annual visit with your primary care provider? If so, which ones? Listen in as our guest, Tabitha, from Löyly Family Practice, breaks down which labs are needed and when.

 

In this episode, we discuss:

• Preventative labs vs. medically necessarily labs
• Normal vs ideal range
• How "normal" lab ranges are determined
• If kids should have any regular labs
• How to prepare kids for blood draws
• The benefits of having regular labs for adults
• Which labs are good to check yearly
• Common conditions that labs can catch early

 

This episode is part of a 4-part series with Tabitha from Löyly Family Practice. Be sure to listen to them all!

• Part 1: The Importance of Choosing a Patient-Focused Healthcare Provider
• Part 2: Why Self-Pay Is Smart Even When You Have Insurance
• Part 3: How to Take a Preventative Approach in Your Family’s Health Journey
• Part 4: Preventative Medicine: Which Labs Should You Get and When?

 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Screening test resources

Blog article: Women's Health Screenings: Where to Start

 

Connect with Tabitha:

🔗 Tabitha's Motherhood Alliance profile

🔗 Website

🔗 Facebook

 

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