F. Selecting a Test

Q:  How do I know which tests I need?

A:  This answer assumes you have already decided which division of our company you want to test with (I.e. HealthPrint, Test Only, Omega 3 Profile +).

The most popular option is to start with either a Basic HealthPrint or Test Only Wellness Panel.  This will provide you with a very thorough overview of most of your body’s systems.  80% of our clients then customize their basic panel of tests by adding additional tests to the basic panel.  How do they decide which tests to add?

For starters, they read about those tests on our website and/or in our free information packet.  They also use the “Symptoms, Illnesses, and Diseases” page in the “Our Services” section of our website.  This list identifies which tests are important for various symptoms and diseases.  If you see a symptom on that list that you are already dealing with or one you are concerned about (because of something you read or your family history) then that would be a good test for you to add.

Even if your family history and symptoms do not indicate a need for a specific test, it is always good to have a benchmark score to act as a baseline should symptoms develop later in life.

Finally, if you are still not sure or have additional questions, please do not hesitate to call us toll-free and one of our customer service reps will be happy to assist you.

Q:  I am not sure which option I should choose:  HealthPrint or Test Only?

A:  The questions to consider when deciding between HealthPrint and Test Only are: How comprehensive do I want my results to be? (HealthPrint is the most comprehensive.  It contains tests not included in Test Only.)  Do I want customized nutrition analysis? (HealthPrint pricing includes a customized nutrition interpretation.)  For more detailed information on this question, please visit the “Our Services” section of our website and go to the “Service Comparison” room.

Q:  If I order a CEA test would I ever still need the other cancer screens (CA-125 (ovaries), Total PSA or PSA II (prostate), CA-19-9 (pancreas), or CA-15-3 (breast))?

A:  The organs covered by the CEA do not include the reproductive system therefore the CA-125, Total PSA, and PSA II tests could still need to be ordered if you are concerned about your prostate or ovaries.

The CEA test is very useful for the early detection of many forms of cancer.  However, it is not a specific test for any of the eight organs it screens, but rather a general indicator.   An abnormal CEA result is usually a sign that there is a problem with one of these organs.  In order to pinpoint which organ is causing the abnormal CEA result more information is needed.  The CA15-3 (breast) and CA-19-9 (pancreas) tests help you know if the abnormal CEA test result might be attributable to the breast or pancreas.  The remaining six organs screened by the CEA test can be pinpointed by doing a Basic HealthPrint or Test Only Wellness Panel and a Thyroid Package.