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Prostate cancer typically affects men over the age of 45. Don’t ignore your symptoms, ask your primary care provider to run the appropriate testing and screening done on a regular basis. If you are symptomatic, there are several distinctive tests that urologists use to determine Prostate cancer or prostate disorders in men. The first is a digital examination by palpitating the prostate through the rectum to feel if it is enlarged. The second test is done through a PSA (prostate-specific antigen) count, which tests the blood for specific protein-synthesized prostate cells—the higher the number of PSA, the more likelihood of impending prostate cancer. There is also a more advanced test of free-range prostate PSA cells; this test typically reads higher in men that have undiagnosed prostate cancer. The earlier your PSA levels are checked, the better your chances of successful treatment and survival rate.
Prostate Cancer Symptoms
• Weak urination
• Interrupted urination
• Frequent urination
• Blood in urine
• Painful ejaculations
• Pain in pelvis, hips or thighs
Early diagnosis is the key to survival; however, it’s never too late. Getting a prostate cancer screening on a regular basis saves lives.
EXPRESS MOBILE PHLEBOTOMY
The Benefit of choosing Express Mobile Phlebotomy Services:
• No long wait times
• We come to you (don’t have to find a ride)
• Safer – in your own environment (for people with special needs)
WHY WE STARTED EXPRESS MOBILE PHLEBOTOMY
We often see elderly patients come in for their blood work either with a family member or by ambulance. We thought that one day she should start a mobile phlebotomy team that could go to the homes of elderly, very sick, or disabled patients, so they wouldn’t have to go the hospital or laboratory to have their blood drawn or samples collected.
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• Doctor’s Offices
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PATIENTS & LABORATORIES
Express Mobile Phlebotomy offers safe, convenient mobile blood draws and most laboratory services in the comfort of your own home or office. There is no need to travel to a patient service center and wait in long lines. Let us come to you!
We serve all laboratories with all:
• Research blood test
• Blood Draws
• Kit Draws
• DNA collection
• Courier Services
• Research Laboratory Collections
• Specimen Pick Up and delivery
Express Mobile Phlebotomy, LLC is licensed and insured and provides a convenient blood drawing service. If the patient needs a blood draw but cannot or does not want to leave their home or if the patient is stuck at work and cannot make it to the laboratory then Express Mobile Phlebotomy goes to them! We serve our southwest Florida community and we draw blood from pediatric to geriatric patients.
Our services include a certified phlebotomist who will drive to the patient’s location, the use of our own equipment, blood draw, and specimen delivery to the laboratory. We also draw blood for send out specimens or kits, which entails of drawing blood for specific testing and mailing out the specimen with a prepaid label. Express Mobile Phlebotomy offers same day services or with appointment.
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ExpressMobilePhlebotomy.com or to schedule an appointment, please call 239-322-6544 or email info@expressmobilephlebotomy.com.
