In the 15 years that I have lived with diabetes I have learned as much as I could about the disease because if I have to live with it, I want to know everything I can about it.
During that time, I’ve learned about the potential of having thyroid problems and other autoimmune diseases. I’ve also found out that you could test your body for antibodies that would tell you if you are at risk for some of those autoimmune diseases.
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The discussion of antibodies came back recently when my daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. At diagnosis, the pediatric endo ordered antibody tests to be done. My daughter does carry the antibodies for thyroid disease and also Celiacs. Her endo also said that her Vitamin D levels were quite low.
There have been studies done about the correlation between low Vitamin D levels and the diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes, so I found that interesting.
Just like anything that sparks my interest, I went right to Google to start searching.
I came across LetsGetChecked
LetsGetChecked describes themselves on their About Us as:
LetsGetChecked is all about personal health testing, making healthcare and health screening open and patient-led, empowering people to use technology in a simple but powerful way and giving greater control of their personal health.
https://www.letsgetchecked.com/us/en/about-us/
LetsGetChecked offers tests in the following categories:
Some of the tests include:
- Cholesterol
- Kidney
- Testosterone
- Vitamin D-B
- Iron
- Thyroid
- Liver
- Colon
- Prostate
- HPV
- Celiac
- Lyme
- STD Testing
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The best part about all of this is that it is an at-home test. They send all of the materials to you and you are able to collect the blood sample yourself and mail it back to them and wait for your results.
The entire process keeps you informed along the way as well. When it is shipped, you will receive a notification, as well as when it is delivered.
From there, you will need to complete your full health profile online. One of their real time physicians will review and recommend any additional services to you at that time.
Once done with that, you are able to collect your sample wherever you choose to do so, I would assume preferably in the comfort of your own home.
Simply follow the instructions to get your sample into the shipping container and have it shipped back to their lab and just wait for your results.
Once shipped out, you should expect your results in about two days. Once your results are in, you will receive a call from the LetsGetChecked nursing team to discuss the results and any actions that may be required.
From their website...
How it works?
Order your test online and get a confidential delivery to your home.
Activate your test and answer a number of health-related questions from your personalized dashboard.
Collect your sample and return it with our pre-paid return envelope.
Review your results on your personal online dashboard within 5 days.
Speak to our dedicated nursing team who will help you track & improve your health over time.
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Why At Home Testing and LetsGetChecked
So, why at home testing? I think at home testing is great for a few reasons. First, it can save you a lot of money. In order to get blood drawn in a lab, you need a prescription which means you first need to see a doctor. That requires either a co-pay if you have insurance and if you don’t have insurance, you’re footing the bill out of pocket.
Next, the labs themselves can be quite expensive if you don’t have insurance or even if you do have insurance depending on what your copay is.
Convenience
Since these tests can be ordered by yourself, you can have the peace of mind of being able to order the Celiac test to determine whether or not you have a Celiac antibody or not. This is not something that your doctor may order for you or not.
Confidential
Your test results are completely confidential. LetsGetChecked does not share them with your doctor unless you specifically ask. They can provide you with results via PDF files to send to your healthcare team.
Accurate Results
LetsGetChecked uses the same labs that your doctors, clinics and hospitals would use, so the accuracy is as accurate as you would get from those results.
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Online Results in 2-5 Business Days
Your results will be provided to you from LetsGetChecked within 2-5 business days via a secure password that only you can view. I know that I have gone through the process of waiting around for lab results and then the lab just telling me they sent them to my doctor, but then my doctor not providing me the results unless I schedule an appointment.
There are certain tests that I just want to know the answer to immediately and not have to wait around for a doctor or lab to give me the run around.
CLIA Approved and CAP-Accredited Laboratories
I highly recommend giving LetsGetChecked a chance.
Can we tell them what result I want? No wait that is my uncle Chuck’s company. He runs a unique business. But that is my uncle Chuck, and he is sort of a PITA !!!
Rick – I’d say buy 4 or 5 of them and send them back with a letter with the results you would like and see how if that works. If it does, I’ll updated my post 🙂