Preventative Medicine: Which Labs Should You Get and When? w/ Tabitha Uitenbroek

Should you request labs during your annual visit with your primary care provider? If so, which ones? Listen in as our guest, Tabitha, from Löyly Family Practice, breaks down which labs are needed and when. In this episode, we discuss:Preventative labs vs. medically necessarily labsNormal vs ideal rangeHow "normal" lab ranges are determinedIf kids should have any regular labsHow to prepare kids for blood drawsThe benefits of having regular labs for adultsWhich labs are good to check yearlyCommon conditions that labs can catch early This episode is part of a 4-part series with Tabitha from Löyly Family Practice. Be sure to listen to them all!Part 1: The Importance of Choosing a Patient-Focused Healthcare ProviderPart 2: Why Self-Pay Is Smart Even When You Have InsurancePart 3: How to Take a Preventative Approach in Your Family’s Health JourneyPart 4: Preventative Medicine: Which Labs Should You Get and When? Resources mentioned in this episode:Screening test resourcesBlog article: Women's Health Screenings: Where to Start Connect with Tabitha:🔗 Tabitha's Motherhood Alliance profile🔗 Website🔗 Facebook About the Motherhood AllianceThe Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families.🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)