Inadequately treated, COPD can also impact other aspects of your health. If you’re eligible, a free health screening can tell you how well your COPD is controlled and whether you’re up against other health risks.
Up to 50% of people with COPD experience at least one exacerbation per year. Just one flare-up increases your risk of more in the future.
COPD has been linked to a higher risk of developing other serious health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, and depression.
Without insurance, lung function tests can cost up to $500.
Select location & schedule
Choose your location, tell us a little about you, and book your appointment.
Complete your blood test and/or lung function test
Visit the selected site for your testing. You'll also receive a $45 stipend for your time and travel.
Get your results
A few weeks after your test, our team will share your results, explain what they mean, and provide a copy for your doctor.
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A type of white blood cell involved in inflammation. High levels may point to asthma or other allergic conditions affecting lungs.
How well your liver is working; some lung medicines and conditions can affect the liver.
A genetically determined type of cholesterol that puts you at greater risk of heart disease
An ongoing elevation of the sugar in your blood that negatively impacts your heart, blood vessels, kidneys, nerves, eyesight and more.
How well your kidneys are filtering out waste and keeping your body in balance.
Measures cholesterol and fats in your blood.
A high sensitivity protein that, if chronically elevated, can be associated with heart disease risk.
Higher levels of nitric oxide can be a sign of inflammation in your lungs.
A protein that may measure your risk for developing Alzheimer's disease (Based on eligibility at select locations).
Each person may only complete this blood test and/or lung function test once, unless otherwise invited by Care Access.
Your ability to speak or read English or Spanish is required to complete your health screening appointment, to ensure your understanding of the potential risks of having blood drawn and your rights as a participant in research.
All participants must be 18 or older at the time of signing informed consent.
Even if you’ve been diagnosed, COPD can change over time. This health screening may show if your COPD is uncontrolled or if other health risks are affecting you.
That’s okay. This health screening can still provide helpful information about how well your lungs are working, whether your COPD is under control, and whether it may be adding to other health concerns.
Uncontrolled COPD means your symptoms, like coughing or shortness of breath, keep getting in the way of daily life. It can also mean you’re having flare-ups more often, even if you’re taking medicine.
If you have uncontrolled COPD, your doctor may adjust your current medications or explore new options that could work better for you. You may also be eligible to join clinical trials testing potential new therapies that could help bring your symptoms under control when standard medications cannot.