Blood Analysis Program

The Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce and Wood County Hospital annually partner to present the Blood Analysis Program every April. This comprehensive blood analysis screening is for multiple health risk indicators including, but not limited to blood sugar, blood count, kidney function, electrolytes, liver function and lipid profile and requires a 10 hour fast. Proceeds benefit the Wood County Hospital Foundation and Chamber Foundation's scholarships for students seeking higher education.

The Wood County Hospital Foundation Scholarship is designated for full-time undergraduate student at BGSU in the College of Health and Human Services who is majoring in a program related to allied health professions. The scholarship is awarded annually to one student.

The BG Chamber of Commerce Foundation Scholarships consist of (2) $2,000 annual awards. One is awarded to a high school senior who is Chamber-affiliated that is enrolling in BGSU. The second is awarded to a Chamber-affiliated student currently enrolled in BGSU or Owens Community College. Recipients are selected on their academic achievement, financial need, and their contribution to their school and community. To see the eligibility criteria and download the application, visit this page of the Chamber website under the "Scholarships" tab.

Specific tests in the panel include:

  • Glucose (blood sugar)
  • Calcium
  • Tests for kidney function: BUN and Creatinine
  • Electrolytes: Sodium, Chloride, Potassium, and CO2
  • Tests for liver function: ALT(SGPT), AST(SGOT), ALP, Albumin and Total Protein, and Bilirubin
  • CBC Blood Count (checks for infection and anemia)
  • Lipid profile: Triglycerides, Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, VLDL, and LDL 

Also available for an additional $25 each are:

  • TSH Thyroid test
  • PSA Prostate cancer screening