Morrow County Hospital’s Laboratory will offer $25 “MCH Health Awareness” blood profiles seven times in 2014. The blood profiles, which include a battery of 25 tests, are offered to anyone age 18 and over with no appointment necessary.
The 25 tests include cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, LDL, VLDL, glucose, BUN (blood urea nitrogen), creatinine, sodium, potassium, chloride, carbon dioxide, AST, ALT, total bilirubin, total protein, albumin, calcium, alkaline phosphatase, white blood count, red blood count, platelet count, hemoglobin/hematocrit, mean cell volume and mean cell hemoglobin concentration.
For an additional charge, the following tests will also be offered:
- $25 TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone)
- $25 Hemoglobin A1c (primarily for all diabetics)
Absolutely no physicians’ orders for additional tests will be accepted at these screenings.
All 2014 profiles will be held at Morrow County Hospital (use the hospital’s “Receiving” entrance on the southeast side, lower level) from 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on the following dates:
- Saturday/February 8
- Saturday/March 22
- Saturday/May 3
- Saturday/June 21
- Saturday/September 13
- Saturday/October 25
- Saturday/December 13
Only cash or checks made payable to Morrow County Hospital will be accepted.
Important Reminders:
- An 8 to 10-hour fast is necessary for accurate results – no eating.
- Drink moderate amounts of water.
- Take your medications with moderate amounts of water.
