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In the following information you will find a list of frequently asked questions of a general nature which are addressed on the pages describing the specific tests. Simply scroll down the page to read the answers, or click on a question and you will be taken directly to the answer.
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Do I need to fast before testing?
For the most accurate results you need to fast for certain tests as listed in the following table. Fasting means you should not ingest anything except water, black coffee, and prescribed medications for the listed number of hours prior to testing. |
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Test |
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1. CardioVision |
No fasting required. |
none |
2. Total Lipid Profile |
Total cholesterol, HDL, TC/HDL Ratio, LDL and triglycerides; fasting required. |
12 hrs |
3. HDL Panel |
Total cholesterol, HDL and TC/HDL Ratio; no fasting required. |
none |
4. Cholesterol |
No fasting required. |
none |
5. Bone Density |
No fasting required. |
none |
6. TSH (thyroid) |
No fasting required. (Results in two weeks.) |
none |
7. PSA (prostate) |
For men only; no fasting required. (Results in two weeks.) |
none |
8. Glucose |
Fasting required. |
8 hrs |
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9. Hemoglobin A-1C |
No fasting required. |
none |
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Do I need an appointment? Most screenings are done on a walk-in basis. Your waiting time usually should not exceed 15 minutes. If you are fasting and need to be tested early in the morning, we recommend that you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to our starting time, or make an appointment. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please phone us at (888) 837-8567. How much do the tests cost? The following prices are applicable to health screenings for the general public only. Corporate screening prices are available upon request. Please note that there are two tables: Individual Test Pricing and Package Pricing. Package Pricing allows for discounts. |
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Individual Test Pricing |
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1. CardioVision |
A FDA approved screening tool for arteriosclerosis, cardiac, and stroke risk. |
$25.00 |
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2. Total Lipid Profile |
Total cholesterol, (TC), HDL, TC/HDL Ratio, LDL and triglycerides; 12 hour fasting needed. |
$30.00 |
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3. HDL Panel |
Total cholesterol, (TC), HDL and TC/HDL Ratio; no fasting required. |
$20.00 |
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4. Cholesterol |
Total cholesterol, (TC); no fasting required. |
$15.00 |
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5. Bone Density |
For men and women; requires bare foot. |
$25.00 |
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6. TSH (thyroid) |
No fasting required. (Results in two weeks.) |
$40.00 |
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7. PSA (prostate) |
For men only; no fasting required. (Results in two weeks.) |
$40.00 |
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8. Glucose |
8 hour fasting required. |
$5.00 |
| 9. Hemoglobin A1-C | No fasting required. (Results in two weeks.) | $25.00 |
Package Pricing |
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Package |
Tests Included |
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(A) |
1. CardioVision |
$50.00 |
(B) |
1. CardioVision |
$40.00 |
(C) for women |
1. CardioVision |
$195.00 |
(D) for men |
1. CardioVision |
$105.00 |
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You may pay with cash, or checks made payable to Northwest Wellness. We also accept Visa or MasterCard.
Does Northwest Wellness accept Medicare or other insurance?
Medicare will not reimburse as we are not a primary care provider. We
do not bill insurance, however, some people who have participated in our
program have been reimbursed by their health insurance companies.
Are test results shared with my doctor? No. The information gathered from our testing is for you to use at your discretion. Law requires that we keep the results of any blood work on file, however, this information is absolutely not disclosed to anyone.
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