Magruder Hospital has announced beneficial changes to its monthly community lab screening held on the 2nd Thursday of each month, between 8 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., at the Magruder Community Clinic, 730 Jefferson St., in Port Clinton.

Hospital officials have had many requests to offer additional tests for monthly screening. They did some research and are excited to announce some updated offerings. Market adjustments were also necessary to our pricing structure that has been in place for the last decade.

The main testing has been upgraded: CBC, CMP & Lipid Profile: includes liver and kidney function, fasting blood sugar, cholesterol, HDL/LDL, Triglycerides and a complete blood count (red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood) for $50.

They are also offering add-ons that you can add to the testing above, or request on their own: Lipid Profile: $20; Hemoglobin A1C: $20; PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen): $30; TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone): $25 (NEW);  And Vitamin D: $35 (NEW).

Appointments are required and can be made by calling 419-301-4304.  Participants are asked to fast for 12 hours prior to their appointment time, but can have water.

No insurance is accepted. Payment can be made by cash, check or credit card (no American Express).