Blood fair nears

Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association's Annual Health Fair blood draw is scheduled for April 16, 17 and 18 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Carter County Events Center. The cost for the basic blood draw panel is $35. If men choose to have a PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) checked it will cost an additional $25. A Hemoglobin A1C (diabetes) test will be available again this year for $20. Vitamin D3 testing is available for an additional $30. As always, payment is due at the time of service.

Those planning to attend should take their morning medications and drink at least eight ounces of water before getting any blood drawn. It is also a good idea to drink plenty of water the day before! However, do not eat anything or drink anything other than water for six hours prior to the blood draw, as this will adversely affect lab results.

The basic blood draw panel includes a Complete Blood Count, Cholesterol Profile, Liver Function Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, Chemistry Panel, Uric Acid, and more; all at a fraction of the cost if done elsewhere. Lab results will be available for pick up at the Health Fair Review at Carter County Events Center at a later date. Don't miss out on this great opportunity!