Quick Facts
- Sample: Blood + Urine (Morning collection 7am-10 am)
- Fasting: Patients should maintain a stable diet for 2–3 weeks before blood collection and fast for 10-12 hours prior. Stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours before collection.
- Turnaround: 1-5 business days. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.
What's Included
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP-14) with eGFR Blood Test
Glucose
Kidney Profile
- BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen): A waste product formed when the body breaks down protein, normally removed by the kidneys.
- Creatinine, Serum: A waste product from normal muscle activity that is filtered from the blood by the kidneys.
- BUN/Creatinine Ratio: A calculated value (BUN divided by creatinine) that can suggest conditions like dehydration or intestinal bleeding.
- Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR): A calculated estimate of how effectively the kidneys filter waste from the blood, used to assess kidney function.
Liver Panel
- Protein, Total: The combined amount of albumin and globulin proteins in the blood, which helps assess liver and kidney function and nutritional health.
- Albumin, Serum: A protein produced by the liver that helps maintain fluid balance and transport substances through the blood.
- Globulin, Total: A group of blood proteins involved in immune defense, transporting substances, and other important body functions.
- Albumin/Globulin Ratio: A calculated value (albumin divided by globulin) that, alongside other results, can assist in evaluating liver problems.
- Bilirubin, Total: A yellow pigment produced during the normal breakdown of red blood cells and processed by the liver. Elevated levels can cause jaundice.
- Alkaline Phosphatase: An enzyme found primarily in the liver, bile ducts, and bones that can help identify liver or bone disorders.
- Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST or SGOT): An enzyme found in the liver and other tissues, such as the heart and muscles, that is released into the blood when cells are damaged.
- Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT or SGPT): An enzyme that helps identify liver damage. Abnormal levels may represent liver disease.
Fluids & Electrolytes
- Sodium: One of the major salts in your body fluid, important for water balance and the electrical activity of nerves and muscles.
- Potassium: Helps control the function of your nerves and muscles.
- Chloride: Similar to sodium, it helps maintain your body's electrolyte balance.
- Carbon Dioxide, Total: A measure that primarily reflects bicarbonate in the blood, helping assess the body's acid-base balance.
- Calcium: A mineral essential for developing and maintaining healthy bones and teeth, and for normal muscle, nerve, and blood clotting function.
Lipid Panel With Total Cholesterol:HDL Ratio
- Cholesterol, Total: A measurement used to assess heart health. Cholesterol is required by your body to build healthy cells, but high cholesterol levels can increase your risk of heart disease.
- Triglycerides: Surplus fats transported in the bloodstream and provide energy to the body.
- HDL Cholesterol: High-density lipoproteins, or "good" cholesterol, take cholesterol away from the cells and transport it back to the liver for removal or processing.
- LDL Cholesterol: Low-density lipoproteins (calculation), or "bad" cholesterol, contain the highest percentage of cholesterol and are responsible for depositing cholesterol on the artery walls.
- Non HDL Cholesterol (Not Included with LabCorp): A measure of cholesterol carried outside of HDL particles.
- Total Cholesterol: HDL Ratio: The Total Cholesterol to HDL Ratio is a critical indicator of the balance between good and bad cholesterol in the body. A ratio of less than 5:1 is considered optimal, while a ratio higher than 6:1 indicates an increased risk of developing heart disease.
Thyroid Panel with TSH
- TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone): Produced by the pituitary gland, this hormone helps the thyroid create T4 and T3.
- T4 (Thyroxine), Total: A hormone made by the thyroid that helps maintain metabolism and other body functions.
- T3 Uptake: Evaluates the number of blood proteins that carry thyroid hormones throughout the body.
- Free T4 Index (T7): A calculated value comparing the amount of unbound (free) T4 to T4 bound to proteins in the blood.
Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Differential and Platelets Blood Test
White Blood Cells
Red Blood Cells and Red Cell Indices
- Red Blood Cells (RBC): Carries oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from your cells. Iron deficiency can lower this count.
- Hemoglobin: A compound inside red cells that carries oxygen through your bloodstream and gives blood its red color.
- Hematocrit: The percentage of blood volume made up of red blood cells.
- MCH (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin): The average hemoglobin amount within a single red blood cell.
- MCHC (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration): The average hemoglobin concentration percentage within a red blood cell.
- MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume): The average size of your red blood cells.
- RDW (Red Cell Distribution Width): Measures the variation in volume and size among your red blood cells.
Platelets
- Platelet Count: Blood cell particles that play a role in forming blood clots.
- MPV (Mean Platelet Volume): The average size of platelets in the blood, providing information about platelet production and activity.
White Blood Cell Differential
- Neutrophils: The most common white blood cell type, created by your bone marrow to combat inflammatory and infectious conditions.
- Lymphocytes: B cells and T cells that fight bacteria and other pathogens, found mainly in your lymph system.
- Monocytes: Work alongside neutrophils to fight infections and clear away dead or damaged cells.
- Eos (Eosinophils): White blood cells that become active in response to allergies and certain infections.
- Basophils: Help detect infections early, support wound healing, and respond to allergic reactions.
- Immature Granulocytes: A component of your white blood cell differential included in this panel. (Labcorp only)
Urinalysis, Complete with a Microscopic Examination
- Specific Gravity: The concentration of the urine sample. This is used to help evaluate the level of certain substances dissolved in the urine. Low specific gravity can result from ingesting large amounts of water before urination.
- pH: This is affected by the acid/base balance in the body. A pH that is too high or low can form crystals in the urine, leading to the development of kidney stones. PH can be adjusted through diet or medication.
- Color: Darker urine coloration can result from some medications, eating certain foods, blood in the urine, dehydration, or fever
- Appearance: Bacteria, red blood cells, white blood cells, mucus, or contaminants such as lotions or powders may cause cloudy or turbid urine.
- WBC Esterase: White blood cells in the urine typically indicate a bacterial urinary tract infection. It may also be caused by inflammation in the kidneys.
- Protein: The amount of albumin in the urine. Protein in the urine can indicate kidney disease or conditions affecting the urinary tract.
- Glucose: Glucose in the urine can be a sign of abnormally high blood sugar levels, such as those caused by diabetes.
- Ketones: Ketones are produced when the body metabolizes fat. They can indicate several conditions, including starvation, a high protein/low carbohydrate diet, diabetes, or frequent vomiting.
- Occult Blood: Blood in the urine can indicate several conditions affecting the kidneys or urinary tract. It can also be caused by contamination from sources such as menstruation, hemorrhoids, or vaginal bleeding.
- Bilirubin: Bilirubin is a waste product produced by the liver. Bilirubin in urine can be an early indicator of liver disease.
- Urobilinogen: Urobilinogen is formed from Bilirubin. Its presence in urine is typically a sign of liver disease. (LabCorp Only)
- Nitrite: Nitrite in the urine is usually caused by bacteria, which can indicate a urinary tract infection.
- Microscopic Examination
- A microscopic examination will automatically be performed if any abnormalities are detected in the initial urinalysis. The microscopic examination may include some or all of the following if the results warrant:
- White Blood Cells (WBCs): WBCs in urine usually indicate inflammation or infection of the urinary tract.
- Red Blood Cells (RBC): RBCs in urine can be caused by inflammation or injury to the kidneys or urinary tract.
- Epithelial Cells: High concentrations of epithelial cells are typically caused by infection or inflammation of the urinary tract.
- Crystals: Crystals may be formed by various particles dissolved in urine. Crystal formation may be due to an abnormal pH balance or a higher-than-normal concentration of particles. Crystals formed in the kidneys may lead to the development of kidney stones.
- Casts: Casts are cylindrical particles formed from proteins secreted by the kidneys. In people with kidney disease, substances such as RBCs or WBCs may become trapped in the proteins. Examining the casts can help differentiate between types of kidney disorders.
- Mucus: Mucus in the urine may result from a urinary tract infection or conditions affecting the digestive system, specific STDs, or kidney disease.
- Bacteria: Bacteria in the urine usually indicate a urinary tract infection. Care should be taken to avoid contaminating the specimen with bacteria from the genital area or hands.
Estrogen, Total
Estrogen, Total: The combined concentration of estrogens in the blood, primarily estradiol, estrone, and estriol, which help regulate reproductive function, menstrual cycles, and bone health.
Estradiol
Estradiol: The primary form of estrogen during the reproductive years, produced mainly by the ovaries and in smaller amounts by the testes and other tissues. Helps regulate reproductive function, menstrual cycles, and bone health.
Vitamin D 25-Hydroxy
Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy: The primary circulating form of vitamin D in the blood, reflecting the body's vitamin D stores. Helps assess vitamin D status and identify deficiencies that may affect bone health and calcium absorption.
Benefits
- Covers metabolic, liver, kidney, and electrolyte health in one panel.
- Includes a full lipid profile for cardiovascular insight.
- Evaluates thyroid function alongside a complete blood count.
- Includes hormone markers relevant to women's reproductive health.
- Adds urinalysis and Vitamin D for broader wellness insight.
Who Is This Test For?
- Women who want a broad overview of their current health status.
- Those interested in tracking metabolic, liver, and kidney markers together.
- Women interested in cardiovascular markers like cholesterol and triglycerides.
- Those curious about thyroid function alongside general bloodwork.
- Women wanting insight into hormone levels like estrogen and estradiol.
- Those wanting to check Vitamin D status as part of routine wellness.
How It Works
- Order Your Test Online
- Visit a Local Lab
- Get Results Online
FAQ
1. What is the purpose of this test?
This panel combines a comprehensive metabolic panel, lipid profile, thyroid panel, complete blood count, urinalysis, hormone markers such as estrogens and estradiol, and vitamin D testing. Together, these tests provide a broad view of metabolic, cardiovascular, thyroid, blood, urinary, hormonal, and nutritional health, helping create a more complete picture of your overall wellness. This panel does not diagnose any specific condition on its own.
2. Who may benefit from this test, and when should it be ordered?
This panel may benefit women seeking a wide-ranging look at their health in a single test. You might consider ordering it for general health screening, ongoing wellness monitoring, or when you and your healthcare provider want to review a broader set of metabolic, liver, kidney, cardiovascular, thyroid, blood, urinary, hormonal, and vitamin D markers together.
3. How should I prepare for this test?
Maintain a stable diet for 2 to 3 weeks before blood collection, fast for 10 to 12 hours, and stop taking biotin at least 72 hours before the test.
4. How quickly will I receive my results?
Results are typically available within 1 to 5 business days. However, weather, holidays, or laboratory delays may extend the turnaround time.
5. How should I interpret my results?
Although individual values can be useful, patterns across multiple biomarkers may provide more meaningful insight than a single result viewed in isolation. Review your results with your healthcare provider to understand what they mean in the context of your overall health.
Disclaimer: Reference ranges may vary by laboratory. Listed ranges are general guidelines and may differ from those used by the performing lab. Always consult your healthcare provider for interpretation.
6. What should I do if a result is outside the expected range?
Share the result with your healthcare provider. They can explain what it may mean for you and determine whether any next steps are appropriate.
7. How often should I get tested?
Testing frequency varies according to your individual health needs and history. Reviewing metabolic, cardiovascular, thyroid, blood, urinary, hormonal, and nutritional markers over time may support earlier awareness of health changes. Follow your healthcare provider’s recommendations regarding when to retest.
Pre-test preparation
Patients should maintain a stable diet for 2–3 weeks before blood collection and fast for 10-12 hours prior. Stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours before collection.