Drop-In Appointments for Students
No appointment is required for our common testing services, and walk-in visits only take a few minutes.
Free: No charge for students
What to Expect
We'll run a routine check of your blood pressure using a band that tightens around
your arm.
Cost: The charge for a cholesterol screening will depend on your health insurance. Call 803-777-3174 for pricing.
What to Expect
This test is done in the lab. We'll ask you to fast for at least eight hours, then
do a routine blood test. We'll test the lipids levels in your blood to check that
your cholesterol is within healthy limits.
Cost: The charge for diabetes, or glucose, screenings will depend on your health insurance. Call 803-777-3174 for pricing.
What to Expect
We'll ask you to fast for 10 to 12 hours, then do a routine blood draw. The glucose
levels in your blood will help determine if you have diabetes.
Worksite Screenings for Faculty & Staff
USC faculty, staff, retirees and their covered spouses whose primary insurance is the Standard Plan or the Savings Plan can get a free worksite screening once per year.
Making an Appointment
Call Healthy Campus Initiatives at 803-777-6518 to schedule your worksite screening.
Appointment Times: Worksite screenings are available weekday mornings.
What to Bring: Your proof of insurance and CarolinaCard.
Please tell us about your care experience by completing a brief survey.
Included in the State Health Plan Worksite Screening
- Lipid Profile: Cholesterol, LDL (low density lipoproteins), HDL (high density lipoproteins) and triglycerides
- Chemistry Profile: Blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine, glucose and electrolytes
- Hemogram: Red and white blood cell, hemoglobin and hematocrit
- Blood Pressure: Routine blood pressure test with a band that tightens around your arm
- Height and Weight: Routine measurements
More Lab Screenings
The lab offers a full range of tests and screenings for a fee. Call 803-777-3174 to get pricing for specific screenings.