Invara Pharmacy & Clinic offers a wide range of medical testing to provide preventive health care, promote overall health, and aid in the early diagnosis of health conditions. Invara Pharmacy & Clinic offers such options as vital sign testing, diabetes testing, A1C and glucose testing, and INR testing. Influenza A + B testing, cholesterol panels, Lyme disease testing, RSV treatment, strep A treatment, and COVID-19 rapid testing are also available.

People who have no symptoms of disease undergo a screening test to detect potential health disorders. Aiming for early detection and lifestyle changes or surveillance can reduce the risk of diseases or allow them to be detected early enough to be treated effectively. The purpose of screening tests is not to diagnose disease, but rather to identify a subset of the population who should be tested further to determine the presence or absence of the condition.
 
Screening tests are valuable because they detect potential problems while minimizing unclear, ambiguous, or confusing results. Even though screening tests are not always accurate, taking them at the appropriate times, as recommended by your healthcare provider, is more valuable than not taking them at all.

A routine physical exam is usually conducted in the office of a healthcare professional or in a dedicated room in a hospital or clinic. Before beginning a physical exam, the healthcare professional will usually take a medical history. An individual’s medical history describes their current symptoms and any risk factors and previous health issues relevant to their current condition.
 
It is recommended to have regular skin exams to check for suspicious growths, moles, or other changes that may indicate skin cancer. A family history of skin cancer, for example, is a risk factor for skin cancer, so these exams are especially important for them. During a routine checkup, a provider may perform a skin examination.
 
Women’s reproductive organs are examined during a pelvic exam to check for gynecological problems. A Pap test may also be performed to detect cervical cancer. Providers collect cells from inside the cervix using a plastic stick for the Pap test part of the examination.
 
Digital rectum exams are commonly used by healthcare professionals to detect prostate cancer in males. It may be recommended for people with a higher prostate cancer risk.

In a blood test – sometimes called a blood panel – a blood sample is analyzed in a laboratory for a variety of factors, including the functioning of certain organs (such as the liver, kidneys, thyroid, and heart), infections, genetic disorders, and general health assessment.
 
Blood test reports are generally provided to the testee after the lab has analyzed the sample and compiled the results. Reports detail which components are present in the blood and at what levels. Blood test results can be complex and difficult to understand for those without medical backgrounds.
 
There are three main tests that make up a blood test: a complete blood count, a metabolic panel, and a lipid panel.  Analyzing the results in detail can help you understand how each test checks for different things.
 
The complete blood count (CBC) focuses on three kinds of blood cells: white blood cells (WBCs), red blood cells (RBCs), and platelets. The CBC is used to evaluate the health of an individual, as well as to check for underlying conditions such as leukemia and anemia.
 
Comprehensive metabolic panels, also called chemistry panels, measure glucose levels, fluid and electrolyte balance, liver and kidney function, and much more. There are a number of subtests involved in a comprehensive metabolic panel.
 
Triglycerides (fats) and cholesterol are measured in the blood by the lipid panel, which consists of various tests.
 
Medical testing is available at Invara Pharmacy+Clinic. We are located at 31111 U.S. Rte 2, Sultan, WA 98294. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We serve patients from Sultan WA, Monroe WA, Startup WA, Gold Bar WA, Woods Creek WA, and surrounding areas.