When and how will I receive my health screening results?
Your results are usually available in our convenient online portal approximately 10 days after your screening. However, if we find a condition that requires immediate attention, we will notify you on the day of your screening.
Who reviews the health screening results?
Licensed, board-certified physicians review all your screening results. Our team of doctors includes vascular surgeons, cardiologists, and radiologists.
Will I receive the results of my health screenings or will they be given directly to my doctor?
You receive the results of your screenings. If we recommend you have further evaluation, we will include printed images of your carotid artery, AAA and atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) screening results to share with your doctor
What happens when a problem is identified?
If your results are not in the normal range, you will receive a detailed report of the findings along with instructions to see your physician for further evaluation.
Can the new osteoporosis screening results be converted into a T-score like the old report?
No, but the measurement you receive will be accurate and you can share them with your doctor.
What is a disease risk assessment?
It’s a scientific tool that uses quantitative data on health risk factors (like age, weight, cholesterol and glucose levels, family history of disease, etc.) to calculate a person’s risk of getting certain diseases/conditions.
What is Life Line Screening’s 6 for Life?
Our disease risk assessment, called 6 for Life Health Assessment, is based on the most current scientific research, including the landmark Framingham Heart Study. It measures your risk of developing 6 chronic diseases—heart disease; stroke; type 2 diabetes; congestive heart failure; COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and lung cancer.
How are my risks calculated and how accurate are my results?
The clinical data gathered from your screening are analyzed with a disease risk algorithm that assigns different point values to each risk factor. The risk factors were identified from the most current scientific studies on the disease states, as well as older studies like the landmark Framingham Heart Study*, which is the foundation for all […]
When will I receive my results?
Your results are usually available in our convenient online portal approximately 10 days after your screening. However, if we find a condition that requires immediate attention, we will notify you on the day of your screening.
