Wellness Testing

An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but routine health exams are actually pretty important when it comes to keeping your health in check. Aside from the physical examination, a wellness visit gives you the chance to ask any questions you may have on matters pertaining to your health. What’s more, your healthcare provider will often order a panel of lab tests to ensure your body is working as it should. These tests provide an inside look at how the different parts of your body are functioning and can be pieced together to form a picture of your overall health.

Still, you may be wondering what exactly are these routine tests and what do they measure?

Here’s a brief look at the most common routine lab tests ordered by a healthcare provider to give you a better understanding of what they reveal about your health.