ADHD Blood Test Panel

Quick Facts

• Sample: Blood
• Fasting: Fasting for at least 8-10 hours is required. Stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection.
• Turnaround: 1-2 business days. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.

What's Included

Nutrient Tests

• Zinc, Plasma or Serum: An essential mineral that supports immune function, wound healing, and many enzyme activities.
• Magnesium: A mineral involved in muscle and nerve function, energy production, and bone health.
• Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy: The main circulating form of vitamin D, used to assess your vitamin D status.
• Vitamin B12: A vitamin needed for nerve function, red blood cell formation, and DNA synthesis.

Iron

• Ferritin: A protein that stores iron; blood levels generally reflect the body’s iron stores.
• Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC): The total capacity of proteins in the blood, mainly transferrin, to bind and carry iron.
• Iron, Total: The amount of iron circulating in the blood, most of it bound to transferrin.
• Iron Saturation: The percentage of transferrin that is bound to iron.
• UIBC: Unsaturated Iron Binding Capacity, the portion of the blood’s iron-binding capacity not currently occupied by iron.

Reticulocyte

• Reticulocyte: Immature red blood cells recently released from the bone marrow, reported as a percentage and an absolute count.
  • Reticulocyte Count: The proportion of red blood cells that are reticulocytes.
  • Reticulocyte, Absolute: The number of reticulocytes in a given volume of blood.

Thyroid Panel with Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

• T4 (Thyroxine), Total: The total amount of thyroxine in the blood, including protein-bound and free T4. Helps regulate metabolism, energy production, and body temperature.
• T3 Uptake: An indirect measurement of thyroid hormone-binding protein availability, used to calculate the Free T4 Index (FTI). Does not directly measure T3 levels.
• Free T4 Index (T7): A calculated value derived from total T4 and T3 uptake that estimates free thyroid hormone availability while accounting for binding protein changes.
• TSH: A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that regulates thyroid hormone production. Helps evaluate thyroid function and identify potential thyroid disorders.

Food and Additive IgE Tests

• F001-IgE Egg White: Measures IgE antibodies to egg white.
• F002-IgE Cow's Milk: Measures IgE antibodies to cow's milk.
• F003-IgE Codfish: Measures IgE antibodies to codfish.
• F004-IgE Wheat: Measures IgE antibodies to wheat.
• F010-IgE Sesame Seed: Measures IgE antibodies to sesame seed.
• F013-IgE Peanut: Measures IgE antibodies to peanut.
• F014-IgE Soybean: Measures IgE antibodies to soybean.
• F017-IgE Hazelnut (Filbert): Measures IgE antibodies to hazelnut.
• F020-IgE Almond: Measures IgE antibodies to almond.
• F024-IgE Shrimp: Measures IgE antibodies to shrimp.
• F040-IgE Tuna: Measures IgE antibodies to tuna.
• F041-IgE Salmon: Measures IgE antibodies to salmon.
• F202-IgE Cashew Nut: Measures IgE antibodies to cashew nut.
• F256-IgE Walnut: Measures IgE antibodies to walnut.
• F338-IgE Scallop: Measures IgE antibodies to scallop.
• F340-IgE Carmine/Red Dye Cochineal Extract: Measures IgE antibodies to carmine.

Benefits

• Check zinc, magnesium, vitamin D, and vitamin B12 levels in one blood draw.
• Review iron-related markers and reticulocyte measurements together.
• Include thyroid markers alongside your nutrient and iron results.
• Measure IgE responses to 15 foods and carmine, a red dye.
• Bring organized lab results to your next healthcare provider conversation.

Who Is This Test For?

• You have experienced symptoms commonly associated with ADHD and want to explore nutrient factors.
• You want to check for IgE antibodies to common foods and carmine 
• You want to check for IgE antibodies to dairy and other common food allergens.
• You want lab results to share with your healthcare provider.

How It Works

1. Order Your Test Online
2. Visit a Local Lab
3. Get Results Online

FAQ

1. What can my results from the ADHD Blood Test Panel tell me?

The panel pairs nutrient levels, iron-related markers, thyroid markers, and food-related IgE antibody results from a single blood sample. Nutrient and iron measurements show whether certain levels fall within expected ranges, while the IgE tests show whether your immune system has produced antibodies to specific foods or carmine. The combined view gives you and your provider organized results to review together. 

2. Do I need to fast or prepare for this test?

Yes. Fasting for at least 8-10 hours is required. Stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection.

3. How quickly will I get results?

Plan on 1-2 business days. Results may take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.

4. How do I interpret the results?

Meaning comes from the pattern across your results, not from any single number. A nutrient level, an iron marker, a thyroid value, and an IgE result each describe something different, so they will not all move together. Your symptoms, medical history, medications, and how you prepared for the draw all add context. A qualified healthcare provider can put these pieces together for you.

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.

5. What should I do if my results are abnormal?

Start by sharing the full report with a qualified healthcare provider rather than reacting to one flagged value. An out-of-range result does not automatically call for treatment, and several results read together may need clinical interpretation. Your provider can decide whether further evaluation makes sense. Please do not make changes to any medication or supplement routine on your own.

Pre-test preparation

Fasting for at least 8-10 hours is required. Stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection.