Last December we had our annual physical exam. After having
sampled for blood, urine and stool, I was advised to return the following day
and get the results. Unfortunately, I got slight infection based on the
urinalysis results. The doctor prescribed an antibiotic to be taken for 7 days
and advised me to return and have follow-up test before releasing the
certification that I am fit to work. After 7 days, the test gave a good result.
The entire test consume three days wherein I need to take a leave ftom work on the two-day follow-up check up. This does not only consume time but money as well. If there is
already more comfortable services offered in the Philippines like Personalabs,
having annual physical exam won’t be a hassle.
Are you worried that you have allergies, but know
that a doctor’s visit, testing and follow-up will be too costly and time
consuming? Instead you suffer with the sniffling and sneezing, hoping that it's
just a seasonal thing. Or maybe you're concerned about exposure to STDs, but
want a discreet and less expensive way to get peace of mind. Perhaps, you're in
need of a pregnancy test or a complete female health checkup. Maybe, you want
to check on that fatigue, or the effect your stressful job has been having on
your body.
Busy Americans are finding new ways to be frugal,
but at the same time there is more emphasis than ever on preventive medicine.
However, people also know that it can be costly to do all the testing necessary
to properly diagnose health issues before they become serious problems.
The SmartGlobalHealth.org estimates that by 2030,
the number of people with Diabetes (currently more than 180 million worldwide)
will double to 366 million. Cancer incidence increased globally between 1990
and 2000 and is projected to increase further by 50%, to more than 15 million
new cancer patients by 2025.
Traditional lab testing can be a very time
consuming and costly process (source: debt.org) It requires a
visit to a doctor, the doctor ordering specific tests, patients then taking
those orders to a lab facility to be completed, and then patients scheduling
another follow-up visit with their doctor to get the lab results.
Personalabs provides
consumers with an improved, alternative way to get those results, while saving
money and time.
Personalabs management
service allows patients to go their website (Personalabs.com), find the test
they are interested in (more than 300 tests available), place their order and
Personalabs will send them a doctor's order within 60 seconds. Questions or
concerns? No problem. There are Customer Care Specialists standing-by to help.
Personalabs has
doctors registered in 50 states. You print the confirmation order and take that
to one of the 1,700 lab facilities located nationwide. The lab takes your
sample (whether it’s blood, urine, stool or semen) and you can leave knowing
that you’ve completed your part and Personalabs has you covered the rest of the
way! The lab tests your sample and within 24-48 hours (some tests are more
extensive and may take up to 7-10 days), you will receive an e-mail advising
that your results are ready. You then sign into our secure Personalabs Patient
Portal to view your results.
Benefits of using Personalabs:
· If you require
discretion, Personalabs offers
a 100% confidential service-Your results are sent to your private account,
viewable only by you.
· If you need results
quickly-You can place your order using a computer, mobile device (iPad, tablet
or cell phone) or by calling 1-888-438-5227 to place your order with
one of our Customer Care Specialists. You can visit the lab immediately and
your results become available to you directly.
· If you have little
time-There is no waiting time, you do not need to book an appointment as they
are not necessary. You just go to one of the lab testing centers with your
confirmation order and get tested.
· If you need to get
the results to your doctor-Personalabs offers a service whereby you can share
your results directly with your doctor, if you wish.
· Using this service
as part of your regular healthcare-Don’t wait for small issues to turn
into big issues. Take an active role in managing your healthcare.
Personalabs accepts
all major credit cards, PayPal (including Buy Now, Pay Later), Amazon Checkout,
FSA cards and all pre-paid gift cards.
We currently do not accept any form of health
insurance as our blood test prices are the lowest available on the market. Personalabs saves
you money and is cheaper than the actual premium you would pay to your
insurance provider. We do, however, offer the ability to provide you with an insurance
admissible receipt. You can use that to claim back funds from your insurance
company.
What are you waiting for? Take an active role in
your healthcare. Get the blood tests you need and results quickly for much less
than traditional testing.
This post was
created in partnership with eAccountable. All opinions are my own.
