Bengal Lab to offer discounted blood screening services March 12

MERIDIAN—The Idaho State University Bengal Lab will offer blood-draw services Thursday, March 12, 7:30 a.m. to noon, in the SIM multipurpose room near the front entrance of the Sam and Aline Skaggs Health Science Center at ISU-Meridian, 1311 E. Central Drive.

Services are provided at a deep discount and available to anyone in the community.  No appointment is necessary. Minors require parental or guardian consent.

For $45, attendees can get a coronary risk profile, comprehensive metabolic panel screening, complete blood count and thyroid stimulating hormone test. Other tests, including diabetes monitoring, thyroid function and prostate screening, are available for $15 each.

“It’s a great opportunity for people without health insurance or limited coverage to have blood work done at an affordable price,” said Rachel Hulse, director of ISU’s medical laboratory science program and Bengal Lab.

Community members may park in ISU visitor parking while getting their blood drawn.  Bengal Lab will mail test results to participants. For more information and a full list of services, call (208) 251-6260.

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