Providers usually recommend diagnostic blood testing as a preventative measure to determine patient risk for certain diseases or conditions. Most experts recommend scheduling one during your yearly physical to ensure your well-being.
Diagnostic Testing at a Glance
At Spa 29, we inspire action and understanding in our patients through diagnostic testing.
Blood tests measure critical nutrients and hormones in our bodies and give us the ability to diagnose, screen, and monitor a variety of health conditions and bodily functions. Inner health and outer beauty go hand in hand, and our services make it possible to maintain both. Understand yourself to the fullest when you discover what your body needs, what it has enough of, and what it has in excess. Our blood tests measure:
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Cholesterol
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Blood sugar
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Hormone levels
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Vitamin D
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Vitamin B12
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Kidney and liver function
The Spa 29 Experience
1. Consultation
Before we do your blood work in Brunswick, we'll meet with you to discuss your unique medical history and any previous diagnostic test results you might have on file. Use this opportunity to tell your provider why you wish to conduct a blood test, how you’ve been feeling, and any current concerns you have about your health. This gives us a chance to know you and to define what kind of diagnostic tests we will schedule for you.
2. Drawing Blood
When you arrive for diagnostic testing, you’ll take a seat next to one of our experts, who will prepare a small vial and syringe. Your provider will locate a prominent vein in your arm. To make it easier to extract your blood, they wrap a tourniquet four finger-widths above the puncture site. Then, they’ll disinfect the skin just above the vein with a small amount of alcohol solution. This guarantees a sterile injection site. Once you're prepared, the provider will insert the needle into your vein, which may cause a slight pinching sensation. Afterward, the blood is transferred to small vials for testing. We’ll bandage your arm and send you on your way to enjoy the rest of your day.
3. External Testing
Once our team has bottled, sealed, and labeled your blood, we transport it to a laboratory for scientific testing. This process can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. Your levels of cholesterol, blood sugar, and essential vitamins will be precisely measured by a team of scientists. They’ll both examine your blood under a microscope and conduct chemical tests. We'll contact you and provide a document with the findings immediately after we receive your results.
4. Next Steps
Knowledge of any blood nutrient irregularities empowers our patients to take action, and we’re here to help you improve your health. A range of health issues, such as diabetes, gout, or general fatigue and anxiety, may arise from irregular cholesterol, vitamin, and blood glucose levels. Blood work in Brunswick can also measure how well your kidneys and liver are filtering harmful waste from your body. Whatever your results might be, diagnostic testing gives you the knowledge to take informed and prompt action.
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Be the Best You,
You Can Be
When we start paying attention to our bodies, we realize even the smallest details contribute to the bigger picture. At Spa 29, we think holistically and ask our patients to do the same. Our comprehensive services represent our philosophy on health and aesthetics. We want our patients to live up to their absolute fullest potential, so we carry the fullest line of diagnostic testing services to make this a reality.
Screen
Blood work in Brunswick makes it possible for our providers to screen patients for a variety of conditions before they become life-threatening. Providers regularly use blood tests to screen for cholesterol and diabetes. We believe that the foundation of a healthy life lies in open and clear communication about our well-being with trusted experts. Allow us to provide you with expert knowledge and peace of mind about your body’s inner workings.
Monitor
In addition to tracking the levels of various vitamins, minerals, and enzymes found in your blood, we can measure how well your body is processing and reacting to new medications. Once you take any medicine, your body starts to break it down, and therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) tracks the effectiveness of that breakdown process. Not all medications need such thorough monitoring, but heart, anti-fungal, and antibiotics may require it.
Inform
At Spa 29, we make understanding yourself with diagnostic testing easy, clear, and productive. We strive to make blood work in Brunswick as informative of an experience as possible. Feel empowered to take your self-knowledge to the next level and trust the experts who want the very best for you.
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Diagnostic Testing FAQs
Factors such as the type of test, the location of the testing laboratory, and the volume of tests being conducted all influence the timeline. We’ll provide you with an estimate on the day of extraction and keep you updated as your blood goes through testing. You’ll receive an email with your test results straight to your inbox when they are ready.
To ensure accurate blood sugar testing, your provider may ask you to follow certain rules regarding your food and beverage intake, but not always. Additionally, you may follow specialized instructions for diagnostic tests that assess the body’s ability to metabolize specific medications. When in doubt, ask us before your appointment. We’re happy to help.
