Navigating Your Lab Tests: Understanding the Numbers
Published on May 15, 2025
By Dr. Nicolas Platamone
Routine laboratory testing plays a crucial role in preventive care, early detection of diseases, and management of ongoing health conditions. At EuDoc, we provide access to a wide range of lab tests at significantly discounted prices for our members. Understanding your lab results is key to being an active participant in your healthcare.
Common Lab Panels Explained:
- Complete Blood Count (CBC): Evaluates overall health and detects a wide range of disorders, including anemia, infection, and leukemia.
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP): Provides important information about your body's chemical balance and metabolism, including kidney and liver function, blood sugar, and electrolytes.
- Lipid Panel: Measures cholesterol and triglycerides to assess your risk for cardiovascular disease.
- Thyroid Panel (TSH, Free T4, Free T3): Checks thyroid gland function, which regulates metabolism.
- HbA1c: Indicates your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months, crucial for diagnosing and managing diabetes.
Your EuDoc physician will always discuss your lab results with you, explaining what they mean in the context of your overall health and any next steps that may be needed. We believe in full transparency, including the cost of these tests.