SCREENING & LABS
Early detection helps identify health problems when treatment is most effective. The Southwest Utah Public Health Department offers low-cost health screenings and lab tests — you only pay for the tests, with no copays. Services include cholesterol and blood sugar testing. Our services include cholesterol and blood sugar testing. Adults aged 20 and older are recommended to have their cholesterol checked every 4–6 years, and adults aged 35–70 who may be at higher risk for diabetes are recommended to have an A1C (Average Blood Sugar Test). To schedule an appointment, please call one of our offices; phone numbers are listed at the bottom of this page.
SCREENING – HEALTHY RANGES
Expand each test below to learn what it measures, healthy ranges, and why it’s important.
A1C (Average Blood Sugar Test)
What it Measures:
The A1C test shows your average blood sugar over the past 2–3 months. It can identify prediabetes or help diagnose diabetes. Fasting is not required.
Frequency:
Your doctor can advise how often you need the A1C test. Usually, it’s at least twice a year if treatment goals are met, or more often if changes occur.
Recommended Ranges:
A1C (%) | Result |
| <5.6 | Normal |
| 5.7–6.4 | Prediabetes |
| ≥6.5 | Diabetes |
Why It’s Important:
About 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. has prediabetes, and many are unaware. Early detection through A1C testing can help prevent progression to diabetes.
Detecting high blood sugar early helps reduce the risk of serious complications, including:
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Kidney disease
- Nerve damage
- Vision problems
Source: American Diabetes Association
Blood Pressure
What it Measures:
Blood pressure is recorded as systolic (top number) / diastolic (bottom number).
- Systolic pressure is the force your blood exerts on your artery walls when your heart beats.
- Diastolic pressure is the force your blood exerts on your artery walls when your heart rests between beats.
Blood pressure indicates how hard your heart is working to pump blood and how flexible your arteries are. Monitoring it regularly helps detect hypertension (high blood pressure), which is a major risk factor for heart attack, stroke, and other health complications.
Frequency:
Check blood pressure regularly. Your doctor can recommend how often based on your health and risk factors.
Recommended Ranges:
Systolic (mm Hg) | Diastolic (mm Hg) | Category |
| <120 | <80 | Normal |
| 120–129 | <80 | Elevated |
| 130–139 | 80–89 | High / Stage 1 |
| ≥140 | ≥90 | High / Stage 2 |
| >180 | >120 | Hypertensive Crisis – Call your doctor immediately |
Why It’s Important:
High blood pressure increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, and other complications. Early detection allows you and your healthcare provider to manage it before serious problems occur.
Source: American Diabetes Association
Body Mass Index (BMI)
This test is calculated by taking 703 x Weight (lbs)/[Height (in)]². If using the Metric measurements, it is calculated weight (kg)/[height(m)]².
| BMI | WEIGHT STATUS |
| <18.5 | Underweight |
| 18.5-24.9 | Normal |
| 25-29.9 | Overweight |
| >30 | Obese |
Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
This test checks your fasting blood glucose levels. Fasting indicates that you have not had anything to eat or drink (except water) for at least eight hours before the test. This test is usually done, first thing in the morning, before breakfast. Diabetes is diagnosed at a fasting blood glucose or great than or equal to 126 mg/dl.
| FPG | RESULT |
| <70 mg/dl | Low |
| <100 mg/dl | Normal |
| 100 mg/dl-125 mg/dl | Prediabetes |
| >126 mg/dl | Diabetes |
Lipid Panel (Cholesterol Test)
Lipids are a group of fats and fat-like substances that are important constituents of cells and sources of energy. A lipid panel measures the level of specific lipids in the blood.
| TOTAL CHOLESTEROL | RESULT |
| 162-199 | Optimal |
| 200-239 | Borderline High |
| >240 | High |
| LOW-DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS (LDL) | RESULT |
| <100 | Optimal |
| 100-129 | Near Optimal |
| 130-159 | Borderline High |
| 160-189 | High |
| HIGH-DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS (HDL) | RESULT |
| 60+ | Optimal |
| <40 | Risk of Heart Disease |
| TRIGLYCERIDES | RESULT |
| 50-150 | Normal |
| 150-199 | Borderline High |
| 200-499 | High |
| >500 | Very High |
A1C Test
Includes: Blood Pressure & BMI Screening
Glucose & Lipid Test
Includes: Blood Pressure & BMI Screening
Bundle Discount
Includes: A1C Test, Blood Glucose & Lipid Panel, Blood Pressure & BMI Screening
Contact Us
Washington County:
(435) 986-2557
Iron County:
(435) 586-2437
Kane County:
(435) 296-5477
Beaver County:
(435) 438-2482
Garfield County:
(435) 710-5003