Quick Facts
- Sample: Blood and urine
- Fasting: Fast for 12-14 hours before your blood draw. Maintain a stable diet for 2–3 weeks. Avoid alcohol for 24 hours, and stop biotin 72 hours before testing. Rest 30 minutes before collection and draw blood before B12 therapy, transfusions, or a Schilling test. Avoid collection during or after heparin use.
- Turnaround: 3-5 business days. May take longer due to weather, holidays, or lab delays.
What's Included
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP-14) with eGFR
- Glucose: Blood sugar level, used to screen for and manage diabetes.
- Uric Acid: A protein metabolism by-product that also reflects kidney function.
Kidney Profile
- BUN (Urea Nitrogen): Indicator of kidney function.
- Creatinine, Serum: 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 damage.
Liver Panel
- Protein, Total: Reflects liver and kidney function and nutritional health.
- Albumin, Serum: Major protein supporting liver and kidney function.
- Globulin, Total: Protein group involved in clotting and immune defense.
- Albumin/Globulin Ratio: Calculated ratio used alongside other results to assess liver health.
- Bilirubin, Total: Helps detect hepatitis, anemia, cirrhosis, and related conditions.
- Alkaline Phosphatase: Helps identify bone disorders and liver disease.
- AST (SGOT): Enzyme used to evaluate liver function.
- ALT (SGPT): Enzyme used to identify liver damage.
- Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH): Enzyme released when tissues such as the liver, heart, or kidney are damaged.
- GGT: Enzyme often elevated with liver or bile duct disease.
Fluids & Electrolytes
- Sodium: Supports water balance and nerve and muscle activity.
- Potassium: Helps regulate nerves and muscles.
- Chloride: Helps maintain electrolyte balance.
- Carbon Dioxide, Total: Helps evaluate and monitor electrolyte balance.
Mineral and Bone
- Iron, Total: Low results may indicate iron deficiency anemia.
- Calcium: Supports bone, teeth, muscle, nerve, and clotting function.
- Phosphorus: Supports energy production, muscle and nerve function, and bone formation.
Lipid Panel with Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio
- Cholesterol, Total: General measure used to assess heart health.
- Triglycerides: Fats in the bloodstream that provide energy.
- HDL Cholesterol: Helps clear cholesterol from cells for processing by the liver.
- LDL Cholesterol: Calculated value reflecting cholesterol deposited on artery walls.
- Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio: Calculated ratio used to help gauge heart disease risk.
(Not Included with LabCorp) A reflexive direct LDL test will be performed on Triglyceride results over 400 mg/dL.
Thyroid Panel with TSH
- Total T4 (Thyroxine): Thyroid hormone measurement.
- T3 Uptake: Component of thyroid hormone assessment.
- Free-Thyroxine Index (FTI/T7): Calculated thyroid hormone index.
- Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH): Regulates thyroid hormone production.
Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Differential and Platelets
- White Blood Cells (WBC): Supports immune defense and infection response.
- Red Blood Cells (RBC): Carry oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout the body.
- Hemoglobin: Transports oxygen through the bloodstream.
- Hematocrit: Percentage of blood volume made up of red blood cells.
- Lymphocytes: White blood cell type involved in immune function.
- Monocytes: White blood cell type involved in immune function.
- Neutrophils: White blood cell type involved in immune function.
- Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH): Average hemoglobin concentration per red blood cell.
Additional Hormone and Wellness Markers
- Insulin-Like Growth Factor I (IGF-1): Reflects growth hormone activity and is used to evaluate growth disturbances.
- Testosterone, Free (Direct) with Total Testosterone: Evaluates testosterone levels and virilization in women.
Lab-specific note (LabCorp only): Any Testosterone Free (Direct) or Total Testosterone result exceeding 1500 will be reported as ">1500."
- Urinalysis with Complete Microscopic Examination: Screens for urinary tract infection and kidney or urinary tract abnormalities.
- Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy: Supports bone health and immune and calcium regulation.
- Iron and Total Iron-Binding Capacity (TIBC): Used together to calculate transferrin saturation, an indicator of iron status.
- Estradiol: Measures the primary estrogen hormone, used to assess hormonal and reproductive health.
- Estrogens Blood Test, Total: Assesses the level of estrogen hormones.
- DHEA Sulfate (DHEA-S): Adrenal hormone marker used to assess adrenal function.
- Human Growth Hormone (HGH): Supports bone density, muscle mass, lipid metabolism, and tissue repair.
- Progesterone: Female hormone involved in the menstrual cycle.
- Hemoglobin A1c: Reflects average blood glucose levels over 2 to 3 months.
- Thyroxine, Free (T4) Direct: Helps evaluate thyroid gland function.
- Triiodothyronine (T3), Free: Measures active, unbound T3 to help assess thyroid function.
- Homocysteine: Amino acid marker linked to B vitamin status and cardiovascular health.
- C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity: Measures general inflammation levels in the body.
- Vitamin A: Supports skin, eye, bone, and immune health.
- FSH and LH: Hormones used to help assess reproductive hormone function.
- Vitamin B12: Supports red blood cell formation, nerve function, and tissue repair.
- Folate (Folic Acid): Supports new cell formation, DNA synthesis, and tissue repair.
- Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG): Liver protein that transports testosterone, DHT, and estradiol.
- Cortisol: Adrenal hormone involved in the body's stress response and metabolic regulation.
Lab-Specific Lipid Testing
- NMR LipoProfile® with Lipids (LabCorp only): Advanced lipid test measuring LDL particle number and size along with HDL and VLDL subclasses, including LDL-P, LDL-C, HDL-C, Triglycerides, Total Cholesterol, LDL and HDL Particles, HDL-P (Total), Small LDL-P, LDL Size, and LP-IR Score.
- Cardio IQ® Advanced Lipid Panel (not included with LabCorp): Expanded cardiovascular risk panel including Cardio IQ Cholesterol Total, HDL Cholesterol, Triglycerides, Non-HDL and Calculated Components, Lipoprotein Fractionation (Ion Mobility), Apolipoprotein B, and Lipoprotein (a).
Benefits
- Evaluates key hormone levels tied to aging and overall wellness.
- Screens metabolic, kidney, liver, and electrolyte function in one panel.
- Assesses cardiovascular risk through lipid and inflammation markers.
- Supports monitoring of thyroid function and metabolic rate.
- Reviews blood count, nutrient, and mineral status.
- Provides a broad snapshot to help guide personalized health discussions.
Who Is This Test For?
- Women wanting a broad look at hormone levels related to aging.
- Individuals working with a physician on hormone replacement planning.
- People wanting to monitor metabolic, kidney, and liver markers together.
- Those interested in tracking cardiovascular and inflammation-related markers.
- Women wanting insight into whether symptoms may relate to hormonal changes.
- Individuals wanting a comprehensive wellness snapshot for ongoing health awareness.
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, kidney, liver, lipid, thyroid, blood count, hormone, and urine markers to give a broad view of your health as related to aging. It combines the Wellness #2 Essential Blood Test Panel with additional hormone markers such as estradiol, DHEA-S, progesterone, testosterone, and human growth hormone, along with nutrient, inflammation, and cardiovascular markers. Together, these panels help you and your healthcare provider look at patterns across multiple body systems rather than a single isolated result. This panel does not diagnose any condition on its own.
2. Who would benefit from this test?
This panel may be useful for women who want a comprehensive look at hormone, metabolic, and cardiovascular health markers often associated with aging. It can support those exploring hormone-related changes, those interested in tracking wellness markers over time, and those working with a healthcare provider on personalized health planning. It is intended as a broad wellness tool rather than a diagnostic test for any specific condition.
3. When should I order this panel?
You may consider ordering this panel as part of routine wellness screening, to monitor markers over time, or as a follow-up to a previous discussion with your healthcare provider. This panel is not intended to diagnose any condition on its own and does not replace guidance from your provider. A specific testing schedule should be determined with your healthcare provider.
4. Do I need to fast before this test?
Yes. You should fast for 12-14 hours before your blood draw. Additional preparation applies, including following a stable diet for 2-3 weeks, avoiding alcohol for 24 hours, and stopping biotin 72 hours prior to testing. See Pre-Test Preparation for full details.
5. How quickly will I get results?
Results are typically available in 3-5 days, though this may take longer due to weather, holidays, or lab delays.
6. How do I interpret the results?
Individual biomarker values can be useful, but 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 any symptoms you may be experiencing.
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, share them with your healthcare provider. They can help determine whether further testing, monitoring, or a change in care may be appropriate based on your full health picture.
8. How often should I get tested?
Testing frequency depends on your individual health status and goals. Follow-up testing should be scheduled as directed by your healthcare provider based on your results and health history.
9. Why early detection matters
Reviewing hormone, metabolic, and cardiovascular markers together may help support earlier awareness of changes related to aging and give you and your healthcare provider more information for ongoing monitoring. This panel is a wellness tool and is not intended as a guarantee of detecting any specific condition.
Pre-Test Preparation
Patients should follow a stable diet for 2-3 weeks and fast for 12-14 hours before blood collection. Avoid alcohol for 24 hours and stop biotin 72 hours prior. Rest for at least 30 minutes before the test. Blood should be drawn before starting a Schilling test, transfusions, or B12 therapy, and should not be collected during or after heparin administration.
