Male Gold Level
Men’s Gold Level recommended exam based on age and associated risk factors
Review of medical history and thorough physical examination
A complete history and physical examination are the most important elements of a diagnostic screening.
– Urinalysis
Screens for diseases of the kidney and bladder
– C-Reactive Protein and Homocysteine Level
Produced in the body in response to any inflammatory process, and may increase the risk of coronary heart disease
– ABO Blood Type
Determines blood type
– Lipid Panel
Measures total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol), LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol), cholesterol risk ratio and triglycerides
Sensory Function Tests
– Tonometry
Screens for glaucoma
Heart and Lung Tests
– Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Identifies previously undetected heart attacks, heart blocks and other cardiac irregularities
– Exercise Treadmill Test (recommended for men age 40 and older)
Screens for early signs of heart disease, arrhythmias and conditioning
– Chest X-ray
Screening test for lung disease
– Spirometry
Screening test to assess lung function and capacity
Gastrointestinal Tests
– Fecal Occult Blood
Tests for blood in the stool, which may indicate early colon abnormalities
Specialized Diagnostic Tests
– Cardiac Calcium Score
Test to find the buildup of calcium on walls of the cardiac arteries
– Vascular Screening
Using ultrasound technology, this test assesses carotid stenosis (stroke), and abdominal aorta (aneurysm), and uses an ankle brachial index to assess lower extremity circulation.
– Body Composition Analysis
Utilizing densitometry, an extremely accurate assessment
Diagnostic Blood Tests
– Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Screens for anemia (blood loss) and blood cancers, such as leukemia
– Iron, TIBC
Screens for iron deficiency and anemia
– Chem 14
Screens for diabetes, liver disease and kidney disease
– Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Screens for thyroid function, which regulates metabolism
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