Why You Should Get Your Lab Work Done Before Your Annual Checkup

🧪 1. You Get a Clearer, More Complete Picture of Your Health

Annual labs often include cholesterol, blood sugar, kidney and liver function, thyroid levels, anemia screening, vitamin levels, and more.
When you complete these tests ahead of time, your clinician can:

• review your numbers during the appointment

• identify trends compared to previous years

• explain what’s improving and what needs attention

• answer questions on the spot

Instead of waiting for a phone call or portal message, you leave the appointment with clarity—and a plan.

🩺 2. Your Appointment Becomes More Productive and Personalized

When labs aren’t ready until after the visit, the appointment shifts into a basic conversation: history, symptoms, routine screening checks.

But with labs available early, your clinician can dive deeper into:

• fatigue, weight changes, hair loss, sleep issues

• blood pressure trends

• medication adjustments

• hormone changes

• chronic condition management

Your visit becomes a collaborative health review, not just a routine exam.

⏱️ 3. You Save Time (and Avoid Extra Appointments)

Without early labs, many patients end up needing:

• a follow-up visit

• extra phone calls

• additional messages

• medication delays

Completing labs ahead of time eliminates that entire layer of inconvenience.

Instead of waiting for results and scheduling another appointment, you get everything done in one visit.

⚕️ 4. Problems Are Identified—and Treated—Faster

Many health issues show up first in lab work, including:

• thyroid disorders

• diabetes and prediabetes

• vitamin deficiencies

• anemia

• liver or kidney changes

• high cholesterol

• inflammation

Getting labs done early allows your clinician to start treatment immediately if something is off. Early detection means fewer complications later.

📈 5. Year-to-Year Comparisons Are More Accurate

Annual labs are meant to monitor long-term health patterns.
When they’re done consistently and before your visit, your clinician can spot:

• subtle declines or improvements

• long-term trends

• early warning signs

• areas where lifestyle changes are working

• areas that may need more support

It’s one of the most powerful tools for preventive care.

If you need lab work before your annual appointment, CallOnDoc makes it easy:

• fast, convenient lab orders

• nationwide lab access

• clear explanations of what each test means

• virtual visits to discuss symptoms or concerns

• medication adjustments or treatment plans

• follow-up support whenever you need it

Your annual checkup should feel proactive—not rushed. Getting your labs done early helps you and your clinician make the most of your time together.

A little preparation creates a much better appointment—and better long-term health.