Blood Tests (Effective July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2009)
MUS Wellness services are available to insured faculty, staff, retirees and their
insured spouses as members of the Montana University System Group Benefit Plan.

Screenings Cost Recommendations
Chem Screen

WellCheck: $20

Drop in: $25 (available in Billings, Bozeman, Havre & Missoula by appointment)
  • An inexpensive way to gather information about your general health.
  • Includes TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone).
  • Screens electrolytes, diabetes, heart (lipids).
  • Screens kidney, liver, bone, muscle, iron function.
  • Recommended consult with healthcare provider to assess testing frequency.
  • 12 hour fast required; water and medications permitted.

    • PSA

    		  
    Free once per plan year to men over 50 or $25
  • Prostate Specific Antigen.
  • Used to detect prostate cancer.
  • Recommended to men over 50.
  • Recommended to men over 40 who have a family history of prostate cancer.

    Please note: men over 65 who are Medicare eligible can get the PSA free from their health care provider.

    • Colon Cancer Screening Kit
    Free annually
    		 Colon Cancer screening is free annually to:
  • Men and women 50+.
  • Plan members 40+ who have a family history of colon cancer.
  • Plan members 40+ who have polyps.
  • Plan members 40+ who have chronic constipation or improper eliminiation.

    • Optional Cost Recommendations

    CBC

    Complete Blood Count

    $16
    		 CBC presents a general picture of a person's blood health and checks for infection, anemia and early signs of leukemia. Recommended for people who are "not feeling well" and to monitor treatment of many diseases. The 7 components are:   
  • White blood cell count
  • Red blood cell count
  • Hemoglobin concentration
  • Hematocrit value
  • Indices
  • Platelet count
  • White blood count differential
    • C-Reactive Protein  
    $34
  • Elevated levels can indicate artery inflammation
  • May cause cholesterol deposits to break off and clog an artery.
  • Recommended for those wanting to assess their risk of heart disease.
  • Not recommended inflammatory disease sufferers/pre-menopausal women.
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    Hemoglobin A1c
    $30
  • Records average blood glucose levels for previous 2-3 months.
  • Recommended for monitoring glucose control among diabetics
  • Recommended for anyone with a family history of diabetes.
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    Drop-in Blood Draw Fee
    $5
    		Drop-in blood draw fee paid to student health services or other drawing laboratory. Applies to UM Missoula; MSU Bozeman; MSU Billings; and MSU Northern only. Appointment required; contact your campus Wellness office.
    Note: the costs incurred for Wellness blood tests cannot be submitted for insurance reimbursement. They can, however, be submitted to your MUS flexible spending account or Montana medical savings account.

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