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Originally Posted by blueash
The routine annual blood work is in large part a waste of time and money. Most labs are national organizations. Quest in ohio is quest in Florida. If you feel well and there is no change in overall health then you may ask if labs are really needed or not. Men: Stay Healthy at Any Age is a resource for recommended tests. Interestingly they even suggest that in the absence of symptoms (be honest with your doctor, don't minimize) that the physical exam, listening to your heart etc is of little value. More lives would be saved by spending time reminding you to wear your seat belt, give up smoking and get some exercise. |
I order my own blood work. Either Quest or Lab Corp do the draw and analysis and I don't involve a doctor unless I see a disturbing result. Once a year is my schedule.