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If your PCP checks a CBC and a CMP, all of these metrics are there (which virtually 99% of PCP’s do yearly). Lipid panels are regularly checked, A1c is checked
by dumbmrblah 4mo ago
If your PCP checks a CBC and a CMP, all of these metrics are there (which virtually 99% of PCP’s do yearly). Lipid panels are regularly checked, A1c is checked periodically if you have a diabetes risk, usually every 1 to 3 years based off USPSTF guidelines.
The only thing that is not regularly checked is a vitamin D level.
So unless you go to some quack MD who orders nothing (which is usually the exact opposite of what quack MDs do) you’re wrong.
Source: I’m a MD
- cj 4mo agoYou're right. I was thinking of Lp(a), ApoB, A1c, cystatin c, GGT, and HS CRP. I personally like getting those tested at least twice a year in addition to CBC/CMP/hormones/lipids. I'm honestly surprised more doctors aren't ordering more advanced cardiac panels (specifically LP(a) and ApoB). Even though you can't do much about Lp(a), knowing you're genetically at risk can be a motivator to reduce other risk factors.