Preparing For My Visit

Screening labs are done as general prevention. They are often part of an annual physical to detect problems, such as diabetes or high cholesterol. Diagnostic labs are designed to diagnose diseases based on specific symptoms. Additionally, labs can be used to monitor a disease. In general, screening labs are covered by insurance as a screening item whereas diagnostic labs and those labs used to monitor a disease vary in regard to their insurance coverage.

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A physical is a preventive exam generally performed once a year. An office visit is used to address diseases or evaluate symptoms. If you came in for a physical but discussed new or ongoing diseases or symptoms, then this would be billed as an office visit. Many times this would be in addition to the charge for your physical.

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