H1N1 now Available Immediately – No Age Restrictions

WE RECEIVED OUR SHIPMENT OF H1N1 VACCINE THIS MORNING!!… FINALLY. The good news has been that H1N1 has not been as severe as many had feared. However, the height of flu season is January and February. If you have not received your H1N1 vaccine shot, you can get it NOW. We will have no age restrictions on who is eligible for the vaccine. As always, no appointment is necessary in order to get your vaccine.

We are open 7:30 – 5:30 PM Monday – Friday and 8 – 1 on Saturday.

Lab Tests Eligible for Flexible Spending Accounts, HSAs and HRAs

Many people are either spending their remaining Flexible Spending Account money for the 2009 plan year – OR – budgeting their Flex dollars for 2010.  With the significant plan changes that many employers are making, please keep in mind that lab testing is eligible for Flex Spending money. 

For example, many Employer based and Individual plans are moving to either Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) or Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs). In either case, lab testing is subject to plan deductibles.  For example, if you take cholesterol medication, thyroid medication or are diabetic, you know that you need to test your cholesterol, thyroid or glucose  one to four or more times per year.  When done in conjunction with a doctor visit, these expenses easily run $100 – $150 or more per visit. Often, doctors set up multiple visits – a visit to meet and order labs and then a visit to review lab results and make adjustments to diet, medication, etc.

A better and more efficient way to manage your lab testing needs is to go to a Direct Access Lab.  The reason – you can get your labs drawn and get your results in 24 – 48 hours. With most expenses now subject to deductibles, it is far more efficient to get labs drawn prior to a doctor visit and bring those labs with you on your doctor visit.  You can save money in a couple of ways – you skip a doctor visit AND save money on your lab services.

A few examples of lab charges at MedExpress Labs:

Fasting Lipid Profile (cholesterol)                                                             $49

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)                                                       $59

Hemoglobin A1C                                                                                               $54

Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)                                                                 $59

Remember that lab tests are eligible for Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts.  As you plan for 2010, keep this in mind.

H1N1 Vaccine

We’re not sure what the next couple of months hold for H1N1. It has certainly not been as deadly as many had speculated. 

We’re still waiting on our vaccine from the County HealthDepartment.  It is very hard to tell when (or, frankly if) we’ll get our supply. One thing we do know is that the worst part of the flu season is January and February.  As a result, we are still hoping to get our supply and will definitely make you aware as soon as it is in.

MedExpress Labs December Newsletter

Season’s Greetings from MedExpress Labs

New Year’s Resolution Already?

 

As we move into the Holiday Season it is not too early to be thinking about your New Year’s Resolutions. Want to lose weight, start an exercise program, get healthier?  MedExpress Labs can help with all of these things.   It is recommended  before embarking on a new health regimen that you get your baseline data - information about your current health situation so that you can monitor your progress as you move forward. 

 

MedExpress Labs offers individual health and wellness tests as well as panels to fit your specific needs. If you want to start running we have Runners Panels to get you started. If you want to embark on some other exercise program, we have Athletic Panels that can help you there.  Or if you just want to be a healthier you in 2010 then we offer a number of options including a general Physical Exam Panel that will let you know your numbers before you start.

 

Some Pricing Examples:

 

Basic Runners Panel                             $69

Annual Physical Exam Labs                 $109

Thyroid Panel for Women                      $99 

 

Plus – see our Coupon and Special Offers Below!

 

Don’t forget – our testing is eligible for coverage under Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts.

 

Visit our website at www.medexpresslabs.com for all of the details on our Runners, Athletic and Health and Wellness Panels.

 

Make 2010 the year you take control of your body and your health!!

 

Rapid Flu and Strep Tests   With the holidays fast approaching you can count on three things, lots of shopping, happy seasonal gatherings and flu and colds.  As everyone gets together with family and friends this time of year, they are not just spreading holiday cheer. They are also spreading cold and flu viruses.  But it is a busy season, so who wants a long wait in the doctor’s office with people sneezing and coughing just to find out that you have the common cold.  Let MedExpress Labs come to your rescue. We offer Rapid Flu and Rapid Strep Testing quickly, conveniently and affordably.  We can get you the answers you need in 15 minutes.  So, you can go home and rest and have a nice hot bowl of chicken soup.  Why add more stress to your holidays when MedExpress Labs can get you in and out and on your way.     Rapid Flu Test         only   $29 Rapid Strep Test     only   $19     New Year Specials   MedExpress Labs wants to ring in 2010 in a big way!!   So, we are offering unparalleled savings in the new year with these specials. Buy a 3 test package and get the 4th test of equal or lesser value FREE!! -OR- Take 25% off  any test we offer under $200!!