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What blood tests are done for an annual physical?

Some blood tests may be necessary during your annual physical, especially if you are at particular risk for specific conditions and diseases. These tests might include a metabolic panel, a comprehensive blood count, diabetes or thyroid screening, or a lipid panel. These tests monitor for anemia, kidney and liver function, and cholesterol levels. 

Be sure to check with your doctor ahead of your appointment for any rules regarding food and drink before these blood tests to ensure you’re getting the most accurate results possible.

What happens during an annual physical exam?

What is the purpose of an annual wellness exam?

Is a comprehensive wellness visit the same as an annual physical exam?

Do you need to get a comprehensive physical exam every year?

At what age should you start getting your annual physical?

* Savings estimate based on a study of more than 1 billion claims comparing self-pay (or cash pay) prices of a frequency-weighted market basket of procedures to insurer-negotiated rates for the same. Claims were collected between July 2017 and July 2019. R.Lawrence Van Horn, Arthur Laffer, Robert L.Metcalf. 2019. The Transformative Potential for Price Transparency in Healthcare: Benefits for Consumers and Providers. Health Management Policy and Innovation, Volume 4, Issue 3.

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