Quick Facts
- Sample: Blood and urine
- Fasting: Fast for 12 to 14 hours, keep a stable diet for 2 to 3 weeks before your blood draw, and stop biotin 72 hours before collection
- Turnaround: 3 to 5 business days. May take longer due to weather, holidays, or lab delays.
What's Included
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP-14) with eGFR
- Glucose: Screens for blood sugar patterns related to diabetes.
- Uric Acid: Reflects protein metabolism and kidney function.
Kidney Profile
- BUN (Urea Nitrogen): An indicator of kidney function.
- Creatinine, Serum: An indicator of kidney function.
- BUN/Creatinine Ratio: Calculated ratio that can suggest dehydration or intestinal bleeding.
- eGFR: Estimates kidney function and helps detect early kidney changes.
Liver Panel
- Protein, Total: Reflects liver and kidney function and nutritional status.
- Albumin: A key protein tied to liver and kidney health.
- Globulin, Total: Supports clotting and includes infection-fighting antibodies.
- Albumin/Globulin Ratio: Calculated value used alongside other results to assess liver health.
- Bilirubin, Total: Helps evaluate liver and red blood cell health.
- Alkaline Phosphatase: Helps assess bone and liver conditions.
- AST: An enzyme used to evaluate liver function.
- ALT: An enzyme used to identify liver changes.
- LDH (Lactate Dehydrogenase): Rises when tissue such as the liver or muscle is affected.
- GGT: A liver enzyme often elevated with liver or bile duct changes.
Fluids and Electrolytes
- Sodium: Supports fluid balance and nerve and muscle activity.
- Potassium: Helps regulate nerve and muscle function.
- Chloride: Helps maintain electrolyte balance.
- Carbon Dioxide, Total: Used to evaluate electrolyte balance.
Mineral and Bone
- Iron, Total: Low levels may point to iron deficiency.
- Calcium: Supports bone, teeth, muscle, and nerve function.
- Phosphorus: Supports energy production, bone formation, and acid-base balance.
Lipid Panel with Total Cholesterol:HDL Ratio
- Cholesterol, Total: Reflects overall cholesterol level.
- Triglycerides: Fats in the blood that provide cellular energy.
- HDL Cholesterol: Often called "good" cholesterol.
- LDL Cholesterol: Often called "bad" cholesterol.
- Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio: Calculated ratio used to gauge cardiovascular risk.
- Non-HDL Cholesterol: A calculated measure that reflects cholesterol carried outside HDL particles.
Thyroid Panel with TSH
- Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) and related thyroid markers: Evaluates thyroid hormones, including T4, T3 Uptake, and FTI/T7, which influence metabolism.
Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Differential and Platelets
- White Blood Cells (WBC): Supports the body's defense against infection.
- Red Blood Cells (RBC): Carry oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout the body.
- Hemoglobin: Transports oxygen through the bloodstream.
- Hematocrit: Measures the proportion of red blood cells in blood.
- Neutrophils: The most common white blood cell type, fighting infection and inflammation.
- Lymphocytes: Fight bacteria and other pathogens.
- Monocytes: Help fight infection and clear damaged cells.
- Eosinophils: Activated in response to allergies and certain infections.
- Basophils: Support early infection detection and wound healing.
- Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH): Average hemoglobin amount per red blood cell.
- Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC): Average hemoglobin concentration percentage per red blood cell.
- Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV): Average red blood cell size.
- Platelets: Cell particles involved in blood clot formation.
- Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW): Measures variation in red blood cell size.
- Absolute Neutrophils: Total neutrophil count in the blood.
- Absolute Lymphocytes: Total lymphocyte count in the blood.
- Absolute Monocytes: Total monocyte count in the blood.
- Absolute Eosinophils: Total eosinophil count in the blood.
- Absolute Basophils: Total basophil count in the blood.
Insulin-Like Growth Factor Test (IGF-1)
- Insulin-Like Growth Factor I (IGF-1): Reflects growth hormone activity and liver production of IGF-1.
Testosterone Panel
- Testosterone, Free: Measures unbound, active testosterone.
- Testosterone, Total (MS): A mass spectrometry-based total testosterone measurement.
Lab-specific note (LabCorp only): Testosterone, Free (Direct) and Total Testosterone results above 1500 are reported as ">1500."
Urinalysis, Complete with Microscopic Examination
- Appearance and Color: Describes the visual characteristics of the urine sample.
- Specific Gravity: Reflects urine concentration.
- pH: Measures urine acidity or alkalinity.
- Protein: Screens for kidney-related changes.
- Ketones: Screens for metabolic changes.
- Occult Blood: Screens for hidden blood in urine.
- Bilirubin: Screens for liver-related changes.
- Urobilinogen, Semi-Qn: Reflects liver and bile function.
- Nitrite: Screens for signs of urinary tract infection.
- Leukocyte Esterase: Screens for signs of urinary tract infection.
- WBC and RBC (microscopic): Screens for infection or irritation in the urinary tract.
- Bacteria: Identifies bacterial presence in the sample.
- Casts (including Hyaline Cast): Microscopic structures that can reflect kidney health.
- Epithelial Cells (non-renal) and Squamous Epithelial Cells: Cells observed under microscopic examination.
Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy
- Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy: Reflects vitamin D status, which supports bone health and immune function.
Iron and Total Iron-Binding Capacity (TIBC)
- Iron: Measures circulating iron levels.
- Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC): Reflects the blood's capacity to bind iron.
- UIBC: The unsaturated portion of iron-binding capacity.
- Iron Saturation: A calculated percentage reflecting overall iron status.
Estradiol
- Estradiol (E2): Reflects estrogen levels, which can support the evaluation of hormonal balance in women.
Benefits
- Assess metabolic, kidney, liver, and thyroid function together.
- Evaluate cardiovascular risk markers with a complete lipid profile.
- Track hormone levels, including testosterone, estradiol, and IGF-1.
- Review iron status and vitamin D level in one visit.
- Screen urinary health with a complete microscopic urinalysis.
- Build a baseline for future health and wellness conversations.
Who Is This Test For?
- Women who want a broad baseline view of aging-related markers.
- Individuals interested in metabolic, kidney, liver, and thyroid trends.
- Those wanting to review cholesterol and cardiovascular risk markers.
- Women curious about hormone levels, including testosterone and estradiol.
- People wanting a look at iron status and vitamin D level.
- Anyone wanting a wellness snapshot before making lifestyle changes.
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 brings together metabolic, lipid, thyroid, blood count, hormone, iron, vitamin D, and urinalysis testing in one order. Together, these tests offer a broad view of how your body's systems are functioning. This panel does not diagnose any condition on its own, but it can help you and your healthcare provider look at patterns often associated with aging.
2. Who would benefit from this test?
Women who want a baseline look at metabolic, hormonal, and organ system health may benefit from this panel. It's well suited for anyone curious about markers like cholesterol, thyroid function, iron status, vitamin D, and hormone levels such as testosterone and estradiol, without implying a specific diagnosis.
3. When should I order this panel?
You might consider this panel as a starting point for tracking your health over time, or as part of a general wellness check. It can also support ongoing monitoring conversations with your healthcare provider. This panel is not intended to diagnose a condition, and we don't recommend a specific testing schedule.
4. Do I need to fast before this test?
Yes. You should fast for 12 to 14 hours and maintain a stable diet for 2 to 3 weeks before your blood draw. You should also stop biotin 72 hours before collection to help ensure accurate results.
5. How quickly will I get results?
Results are typically available in 3 to 5 days, though this may take longer due to weather, holidays, or lab delays.
6. How do I interpret the results?
Patterns across multiple biomarkers are often more meaningful than any single result on its own. Your healthcare provider can help you understand how your results relate to your overall health and 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.
7. What should I do if my results are abnormal?
If any of your results fall outside the expected range, reach out to your healthcare provider to discuss what the results mean for you and whether any follow-up steps are appropriate.
8. How often should I get tested?
How often you retest can vary based on your personal health goals and history. Follow up as directed by your healthcare provider.
9. Why early detection matters
Reviewing markers such as metabolic, hormonal, and organ system indicators over time may support earlier awareness of changes in your health. This panel is one tool among many that can support ongoing monitoring alongside guidance from your healthcare provider.
Pre-Test Preparation
Patients should fast for 12 to 14 hours and maintain a stable diet for 2 to 3 weeks before the blood test. Stop biotin consumption 72 hours before collection.
