My experience going to the Life Line Screening - Page 2

DiAnne · ‎09-22-2010

@SeaMaiden wrote:
@DiAnne wrote:
I thought they did CT surveys or is that something else?
@DiAnne not quite sure what you are asking... CT surveys? Please clarify. Thanks!

@SeaMaiden

Screening CT scans of the entire body. I could be confusing them with someone else.

SeaMaiden · ‎03-10-2010

@DiAnne wrote:
@SeaMaiden wrote:
@DiAnne wrote:
I thought they did CT surveys or is that something else?
@DiAnne not quite sure what you are asking... CT surveys? Please clarify. Thanks!
@SeaMaiden

Screening CT scans of the entire body. I could be confusing them with someone else.

@DiAnne Oh I see!... I do not beiieve that these people do those. I have heard of those CT scans.

Still Raining · ‎03-30-2014

My understanding is what they are offering is a 4 lead EKG which is just a bad joke. They can be used during a surgery for a patient who has already been worked up though.

If you have cardiac problems you could first have a 12 lead or wear a monitor for two weeks. Or they might start a workup which may include a cardiac cath, stress test, perfusion study, calcium study, or angiograph. You would know if you had ever have them. I sure remember them.

If you really need a bone density, you should be getting a central dexa test.

I do vote for the neck ultrasound. I have to have one every six months.

Sweet Caroline 1 · ‎12-12-2017

@SeaMaiden wrote:
Yesterday DH and I went to have some tests done with the lIfe line screening outfit. We went to a local location by our home. They had it all set up with stations for different tests... chairs for waiting and a check in desk.

Everyone who worked there that I came into contact with was very nice and polite. It took about an hour from check in to complete. It was not fancy or anything... but it was just fine. We each had four tests done for $149.00 each . They of course offer more tests and you can purchase them and have them done that day if you choose. I paid in advance on line when I set the appointment up. I believe they also had walk ins as well, but, you may need to wait longer without an appointment.

They will send the results back in about 2 weeks in the mail. I am curious to see the results.

When I read the reviews online they had bad ones with the good. I am glad I did not decide not to go based on reviews by some people. I guess there are always going to be bad reviews..... I felt it was a very positive experience and would recommend it to anyone..

I will let you know the results when I get them for the arterial plaque in the neck and the AAA test.

Good girl Seamaiden!

MomCat · ‎09-12-2010

I get all the testing I need on my annual doctor visits. I often end up with enough follow-up procedures as it is, so I don't want to add more to that. Several years ago I went for one of these screenings, and had to go back for another scan for a "problem" that wasn't. These companies are known for upsales. Too much testing can be as bad as none.

Lipstickdiva · ‎03-10-2010

My DH got a pamphlet and information about additional testing that was heart related. I told him to take it to his cardiologist before he had the tests done and paid as insurance doesn't cover this. His cardiologist told him to throw the pamphlet in the trash and not to do it.