Your test results can help establish your "baseline" for future monitoring and give you general information to help you better manage your health.
Here are a few of the many reasons lab testing is recommended:
- Staying healthy: Tests often help expose risk factors - important information that can help you and your doctor target lifestyle changes to keep you well.
- Early detection: Changes in your health may only become noticeable over time.
- Testing can help you identify these potential health conditions early. In general, the earlier a developing condition is detected, the greater the likelihood that your doctor can treat it.
- Family history: If you have certain concerns due to your family history, lab tests can help monitor those conditions.
- Peace of mind: If you've made lifestyle changes to improve your health, testing can show how successful your efforts have been.
