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RAF147: 7 Extra Tests You Need with your Annual Physical

Author
Michael Davis, Padua Podcast Network
Published
Wed 08 May 2019
Episode Link
https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/runningafever/RAF147.mp3

I've known for a while that I wanted to get whatever additional testing made sense at the time of my next physical. Well, since I've been at the doctor's office quite a bit lately due to my ankle injury, I decided to go ahead and get my annual physical, which is a few months overdue anyway. It was a good opportunity to ask my doctor about what he recommends in terms of optional testing. 

The usual tests provide some very useful data, such as cholesterol level, liver enzyme levels, PSA levels for prostate health, and others. I think these particular tests are probably determined by what insurance covers for a particular patient's plan. But there are other tests you can get if you don't mind paying extra and possibly going through some additional lab procedures. 

Read the full article at http://RunningAFEVER.com/147

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