How do I get a blood test?

I see a lot of people talking about their blood test results and I'm very curious to get mine done especially because I'm still new on this diet so I can compare it to ones I'll get down the road. But exactly should I ask for when I'm calling to find places to go. I can tell you I don't have a family doctor. I'm 25 but I havnt gotten sick other then a cold since I was 18, and plus I have no health insurance. Any info would help greatly! Thanx : )

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Permalink Reply by Myca on March 9, 2012 at 6:41am

You will need to save and go select a family doctor. You should have one anyway. Research the labs you want and discuss them. On the other hand, there used to be places advertised that you could go to. They would sell you a package or individual labs. Some were expensive. You could look for one of those places. I have not seen anything advertised for a while but I don't watch much television.

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Permalink Reply by Bobbi on March 9, 2012 at 8:50am

Thanks guys! But I still have the question as to what exactly I ask for when I call. Like, "I want to get my ----- levels checked" what is that called. Vitamin levels, mineral levels, red blood cell count, ect. I'm not really sure what to ask for.....

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Permalink Reply by Poodle Doodle Doo on May 2, 2012 at 8:26am

Bump. Me too. Finally have health insurance again, and after searching around I can only find a few things: iron, B12, hormone panel (not sure if that's realistic), protein levels (?), Hemoglobin A1C, vitamins (esp vit D). Minerals, Idk if they do a panel for that... Nurse Laura Lily, where are you?! :)

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Permalink Reply by Chuckster on March 9, 2012 at 9:39am

Lots of places online, like lef.org(search for the $40 membership coupon). Just google blood tests. But, it takes while to choose the tests and find the best deal.

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Permalink Reply by Happy Healthy Vegan on May 2, 2012 at 11:24am

i'm interested in this too. i'd like to get the full blown tests that durian puts up on youtube. is there a name for that? the last test i had tested just a few things.