Heart health Testing
Don’t wait for a heart attack to find out your heart’s not functioning at 100%. Your risk for heart disease will vary based on things you can and cannot control. While your weight and other lifestyle choices, like smoking and eating a poor diet, are in your court to manage, other factors like your personal history of heart disease and your family history are risks you cannot control.
What are Heart-Health Screenings?
The American Heart Association recommends the following screenings to help you ward off heart disease.
The age at which you should begin to be screened and the frequency of the test should be discussed with a doctor.
Blood Pressure
High blood pressure may not come with any symptoms, but it could increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. Talk with your doctor about how often your blood pressure should be taken.
Fasting Lipoprotein Profile (cholesterol)
This blood test measures your total cholesterol. To get an accurate report, you cannot eat or drink before this test. You can request this test yourself, or have your doctor call Test Smartly Labs to request the test for you.
Body Weight
Tracking your heart’s health involves more than stepping on the scale. It’s important to know your body mass index (BMI). American Heart Association says, “being obese puts you at higher risk for health problems such as heart disease, stroke, atrial fibrillation, congestive heart failure, and more.” Talk with your doctor’s office about monitoring your BMI.
Blood Glucose
If your blood glucose levels are high, you’re at greater risk of insulin resistance, prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. If this goes untreated, it can lead to heart problems. Our blood glucose test can measure the “glycated hemoglobin A1c level” and screen your diabetes risk. You can request this test yourself, or your doctor can recommend it.
It’s also important to talk to your doctor about your smoking, physical activity and diet to understand your heart health. Let us at Test Smartly Labs know how we can help you with your heart health!
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Importance of Hormone Testing
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Blood Tests for Weight Management and Overall Fitness
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Common heart health panels at Test Smartly Labs:
Here are several of the panels patients ask us to run at Test Smartly Labs:
Healthy Heart Panel Basic
- CBC, Complete Blood Count with Differential/Platelet Count
- CMP14, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- C-Reactive Protein, CRP (High-Sensitivity, Cardiac CRP, Preferred)
- Urinalysis, Complete With Microscopic Examination
- Lipid Panel with LDL:HDL Ratio
Healthy Heart Profile Comprehensive
- CBC, Complete Blood Count with Differential/Platelet Count
- CMP14, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- C-Reactive Protein, CRP (High-Sensitivity, Cardiac CRP, Preferred)
- Urinalysis, Complete With Microscopic Examination
- Lipid Panel with LDL:HDL Ratio
- Hemoglobin A1c (Average Glucose)
- Apolipoprotein B
- Lipoprofile NMR for LDL Particle Size (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance)
- Homocysteine, Blood
Healthy Heart Profile Ultimate
- Lipoprotein-associated Phospholipase A2 (PLAC)
- Lipoprofile NMR for LDL Particle Size (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance)
- Homocysteine, Blood
- CBC, Complete Blood Count with Differential/Platelet Count
- CMP14, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- C-Reactive Protein, CRP (High-Sensitivity, Cardiac CRP, Preferred)
- Urinalysis, Complete With Microscopic Examination
- Lipid Panel with LDL:HDL Ratio
- Hemoglobin A1c (Average Glucose)
- Apolipoprotein B
Be prepared for your lab test:
- Make sure you have been Fasting for at least 10-12 hours for many blood tests
- Make sure you are Hydrated for blood draw
- Complete TSL Intake Form & HIPAA Disclosure
- Pay for your lab test upfront (We don't process insurance claims but can provide you with information to submit your own insurance claim)
- If you are having specialized testing, call ahead to help us determine if there are special collection preparations.
- If you are interested in one of our health panels, please feel free to look at our web listing to help identify which one you want performed.
- Please try to arrive 30 minutes prior to business closing to allow us time to process your samples for shipment.
What Are Your Hours?
- All Test Smartly Labs are open Monday through Friday, from 9am - 5pm
- The Overland Park Testing Center is also open from 9am – 1pm on Saturdays
Do We Need To Have An Appointment?
- No appointment is required to come into our labs, and all of our locations are on a walk-in basis. However, it is recommended you arrive at least 30 minutes prior to closing. If your situation requires special time considerations, please call us to determine if it would be better to arrange an appointment time.
Do I Need Doctors’ Orders For Testing?
- No doctors’ orders needed, we are a Direct-Access Testing Center. You are encouraged to consult your medical professional with your lab test results.
What’s The Turnaround Time For Lab Work?
- Average turnaround time is 2-5 business days depending on the complexity of the lab work. Most tests are available in 2-3 days.
Do You Need A List Of My Medications For A Drug Test?
- Per protocol, the lab techs are not allowed to receive or ask for your medications. A medical review officer or MRO, a licensed physician who specializes in toxicology, will call you and ask for your medications and your physician’s phone number if it’s detected in your sample during testing. The MRO will then call your physician to verify your medications.
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