Cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) disease, diabetes and stroke are leading causes of death and disability in the United States.Several behaviors and conditions (risk factors) can increase your chances for developing these conditions or for having complications if you already have one of these diseases.
Screening is done because most people with risk factors often feel healthy and have no symptoms.Identifying your risks can help you prevent or delay the effects of heart disease, diabetes and stroke.
Fasting for 8 to 12 hours is recommended before testing. Patients are also advised to not have caffeine or smoke for at least 30 minutes prior to the testing.
Service available in all states except: Maryland, Nevada, New York and Pennsylvania.
Insurance co-pays will not be accepted as payment for comprehensive health screenings because MinuteClinic does not want this screening to replace an annual examination, which we encourage every patient to receive from their primary care provider. If a patient does not have a primary care provider, MinuteClinic can provide a list of local physicians who are currently accepting new patients. Cash, personal checks or credit cards will be accepted for the service.
What is tested in Comprehensive Health Screening?
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LDL
(bad) cholesterol - the main source of cholesterol buildup and blockage in the arteries.
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HDL
(good) cholesterol - helps keep cholesterol from building up in the arteries.
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Triglycerides
- another form of fat in your blood.
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Body mass index
(BMI) – a measure of how much body fat you have.
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Waist circumference
– a measure of abdominal (stomach) fat.
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Blood glucose
(if you do not have diabetes) or glycosylated hemoglobin (A1C, if you do have diabetes) – a measure of glucose (sugar) to detect prediabetes, diagnose diabetes or check to see if diabetes is under control
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Blood pressure
– too much pressure in your circulation can harm body organs, such as the heart and brain