Quick Facts
- Sample: Blood (Morning collection 7am-10am)
- Fasting: Fast for 12–14 hours prior to collection, maintain a stable diet for 2–3 weeks beforehand, and stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours before collection.
- Turnaround: 4-7 business days. May take longer based on weather, holidays, or lab delays.
What's Included
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)
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.
Testosterone, Free
Testosterone, Total
Lab Note (LabCorp only): Any results above 1500 are reported as ">1500."
DHEAS
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.
Fibrinogen Activity
Fibrinogen Activity: Measures the functional activity of fibrinogen, a protein produced by the liver that helps form blood clots and stop bleeding. Helps evaluate blood clotting function, investigate bleeding disorders, and monitor conditions that affect fibrinogen activity.
C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity (CRP-hs)
C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity (CRP-hs): A protein produced by the liver in response to inflammation. This high-sensitivity test detects low levels of CRP in the blood, helping assess inflammation and cardiovascular disease risk.
Homocysteine
Homocysteine: An amino acid produced during the metabolism of methionine, an essential amino acid. Elevated blood levels may indicate deficiencies in vitamins B6, B12, or folate and may be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
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
- Assesses hormonal balance through markers like estradiol and testosterone.
- Evaluates thyroid function, which affects metabolism and energy levels.
- Reviews red and white blood cell health through a complete CBC.
- Screens blood glucose to help support diabetes awareness.
- Reviews cardiovascular markers including lipids, CRP, and homocysteine.
- Checks liver, kidney, and vitamin D status in one panel.
Who Is This Test For?
- Women wanting a broad snapshot of their overall wellness.
- Those interested in reviewing hormonal, thyroid, and metabolic markers together.
- Individuals wanting to track cardiovascular-related markers over time.
- Anyone wanting baseline liver, kidney, and blood count information.
- People who want lab data to discuss with their healthcare provider.
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 complete blood count, a comprehensive metabolic panel covering kidney, liver, and electrolyte markers, a lipid panel, and additional thyroid, hormone, inflammation, and vitamin D testing. Together, these tests provide a broad view of blood cell health, organ function, metabolic status, and hormonal balance. This panel does not diagnose any condition on its own.
2. Who may benefit from this test, and when should it be ordered?
This panel may benefit women seeking a comprehensive overview of their general health, including blood cell counts, organ function, lipid status, thyroid activity, and hormone levels. You might consider ordering it for a general wellness check, to obtain a broad snapshot of multiple body systems, or to track selected markers over time. It does not replace guidance from your healthcare provider.
3. How should I prepare for this test?
Fast for 12 to 14 hours before collection, maintain a stable diet for 2 to 3 weeks beforehand, and stop taking biotin at least 72 hours before the test.
4. How quickly will I receive my results?
Results are typically available within 4 to 7 business days. However, weather, holidays, or laboratory delays may extend the turnaround time.
5. How should I interpret my results?
Individual values provide only part of the overall picture. Patterns across multiple biomarkers may be more meaningful than a single result viewed in isolation. Your healthcare provider can interpret your results in the context of your personal health history.
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 in the context of your overall health and discuss any appropriate next steps.
7. How often should I get tested?
There is no single testing schedule that is appropriate for everyone. Reviewing blood counts, metabolic function, lipids, and hormone levels over time may support earlier awareness of health changes. Your healthcare provider can recommend a retesting schedule based on your individual needs.
Pre-Test Preparation
Maintain a stable diet for 2–3 weeks before blood collection and fast for 12–14 hours prior to your appointment. Stop biotin 72 hours before collection.
