Frequently Asked Questions

• Concerned about heart health?

  Women have the same chronic heart disease (CHD) risk factors as men.

• At risk for diabetes?

  It is estimated that 12 million women aged 20 years and older have diabetes and approximately 27 million have prediabetes.²

• Want to learn more about your thyroid?

  One in eight women will develop thyroid problems during her lifetime.³

• What are routine blood tests for women?

  Routine blood tests for women’s health include general tests to check your blood counts, thyroid, cholesterol and lipid levels. Blood work can provide a clearer picture of your overall health and well-being. This comprehensive women’s health test includes the routine bloodwork such as a complete metabolic panel (CMP), complete blood count (CBC), and urinalysis which healthcare providers typically recommend during annual health checks.

• How often should women take this blood panel?

  Regular health screenings can be vital for early detection of health issues, establishing a baseline, and monitoring women’s health and wellness overtime. Health care providers typically order a general health panel on an annual basis as part of the annual physical exam.

• How do I check my hormone levels?

  Measuring hormone levels is a good way to check your thyroid health and functionality. Our comprehensive women’s health test measures key body functions, including your thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels. For more insights into women’s health, you can also browse our other women’s hormone test offerings, such as our Women’s Fertility Test or Menopause Test.

• How accurate is this testing?

  Your testing will be performed in a CLIA-certified clinical laboratory. Labcorp provides leading-edge medical laboratory tests and services through a national network of primary clinical laboratories and specialty testing laboratories. Our labs perform regular quality assurance testing to ensure our results are accurate.

• Are my test results private and confidential?

  Your results will be provided to you through our secure online portal to view or print. Results are also made available through a secure portal to the independent healthcare provider who placed your test order.  If you are accessing your results through your Labcorp Patient™ account, all users linked to the account will have access to all OnDemand test results. Results may also be provided to a local, state, and/or federal health authority; for example, many states require the testing laboratory and physician to report test results for certain communicable diseases, such as COVID-19, to local or state health departments.     If you have questions or comments regarding the Labcorp Notice of Privacy Practices, or have a complaint about our use or disclosure of your PHI or our privacy practices, please contact: privacyofficer@labcorp.com, call us at (877) 234-4722 (877-23-HIPAA) and ask for the Labcorp HIPAA Privacy Officer, or send a written request to: HIPAA Privacy Officer, Labcorp, 531 South Spring Street, Burlington, NC 27215. You also may file a complaint with the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

• How does Labcorp OnDemand® work?

  Visit the Labcorp OnDemand® website to browse and purchase laboratory tests and create your Labcorp Patient™ account to view your results. All Labcorp OnDemand testing requires an order from an authorized healthcare professional. For your convenience, Labcorp OnDemand has contracted with independent professional entities (collectively, Providers) to deliver healthcare provider services. Visit a Labcorp location for sample collection; or, if using an at-home collection kit, collect your sample yourself. We’ll let you know when your results are ready and can be accessed through your Labcorp Patient™ account.