Quick Facts
- Sample: Blood
- Fasting: Fast 12-14 hours and maintain a stable diet for 2-3 weeks before your test. Avoid ejaculation, strenuous exercise, and biotin supplements for 72 hours before testing; wait at least six weeks after a prostate biopsy before PSA testing.
- Turnaround: 5-7 business days. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.
What's Included
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP-14) with eGFR
- Glucose: screens blood sugar levels and supports diabetes management.
- Uric Acid: a protein metabolism by-product that also reflects kidney function.
Kidney Profile:
- BUN (Urea Nitrogen): an indicator of kidney function.
- Creatinine, Serum: an indicator of kidney function.
- BUN/Creatinine Ratio: a calculated ratio that can suggest dehydration or intestinal bleeding.
- eGFR: estimates kidney function to help detect early kidney changes.
Liver Panel:
- Protein, Total: reflects liver, kidney, and nutritional health.
- Albumin, Serum: a major protein tied to liver and kidney function.
- Globulin, Total: supports clotting and includes infection-fighting antibodies.
- Albumin/Globulin Ratio: a calculated ratio that can assist in evaluating liver conditions.
- Bilirubin, Total: helps assess liver conditions, hepatitis, and related concerns.
- Alkaline Phosphatase: helps detect bone disorders and liver disease.
- AST (SGOT): an enzyme used to evaluate liver function.
- ALT (SGPT): an enzyme used to identify liver damage.
- Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH): rises when tissues such as liver, heart, or kidney are damaged.
- GGT: an enzyme often elevated with liver or bile duct conditions.
Fluids & 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: helps evaluate electrolyte balance.
Mineral and Bone:
- Iron, Total: low levels may point to iron deficiency anemia.
- Calcium: supports bone, muscle, nerve, and clotting health.
- Phosphorus: supports energy production, bone formation, and acid-base balance.
Lipid Panel with Total Cholesterol:HDL Ratio:
- Cholesterol, Total: reflects overall cholesterol levels linked to heart health.
- Triglycerides: fats in the blood that provide cellular energy.
- HDL Cholesterol: helps clear cholesterol from the bloodstream.
- LDL Cholesterol: can contribute to cholesterol buildup in artery walls.
- Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio: a calculated ratio used to assess cardiovascular risk.
Thyroid Panel with TSH: evaluates thyroid hormone activity through T4, T3 Uptake, FTI/T7, and TSH.
CBC with Differential & 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, fighting infection and inflammation.
- Lymphocytes: fight bacteria and other pathogens.
- Monocytes: help fight infection and clear damaged cells.
- Eosinophils: activate in response to allergies and certain infections.
- Basophils: support early infection detection and wound healing.
- MCH: average hemoglobin amount within a red blood cell.
- MCHC: average hemoglobin concentration percentage within a red blood cell.
- MCV: average size of red blood cells.
- Platelets: cell particles involved in blood clot formation.
- RDW: measures variation in red blood cell size.
- Absolute Neutrophils: measures the number of neutrophils in your blood.
- Absolute Lymphocytes: the calculated number of lymphocytes in your blood.
- Absolute Monocytes: the calculated number of monocytes in your blood.
- Absolute Eosinophils: the calculated number of eosinophils in your blood.
- Absolute Basophils: the calculated number of basophils in your blood.
Additional Hormone, Vitamin, and Wellness Tests
- Insulin-like Growth Factor Test (IGF-1): reflects HGH activity and can help monitor HGH-related therapy.
- Testosterone, Total: measures bound and free testosterone.
- Testosterone, Free: measures the active, unbound form of testosterone.
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: helps evaluate urinary tract and related systemic health.
- Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy: reflects vitamin D status, important for bone and mineral balance.
- Iron and Total Iron-Binding Capacity (TIBC): calculates transferrin saturation to assess iron status.
- Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA): measures a prostate-produced protein that can rise with several conditions.
- Estradiol: measures 17 beta-estradiol levels in the blood.
- DHEA-S: an adrenal, testicular, and ovarian hormone tied to sexual development and adrenal function.
- Human Growth Hormone (HGH): supports bone density, muscle mass, tissue repair, and metabolism.
Benefits
- Evaluates blood sugar, kidney, and liver function markers linked to aging.
- Assesses cardiovascular risk with a complete lipid panel.
- Reviews thyroid function and complete blood count in one panel.
- Measures key hormones, including testosterone, DHEA-S, and estradiol.
- Checks vitamin D, iron status, and prostate-specific antigen levels.
- Includes urinalysis to help assess urinary tract health.
Who Is This Test For?
- Men interested in monitoring markers associated with aging and wellness.
- Men who want a broad view of metabolic and hormonal health.
- Men tracking hormone levels such as testosterone, DHEA-S, or estradiol.
- Men interested in kidney, liver, thyroid, and blood cell health.
- Men wanting insight into prostate, vitamin D, and iron status.
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, and blood cell testing with hormone markers such as testosterone, DHEA-S, estradiol, IGF-1, and HGH, along with vitamin D, iron status, PSA, and urinalysis. Together, these markers offer a broad picture of the systems most often associated with aging, helping you understand different aspects of your health at once.
2. Who would benefit from this test?
This panel may benefit men who want a comprehensive look at metabolic, hormonal, and organ health as part of a proactive wellness routine. It's suited for those interested in tracking testosterone, thyroid, kidney, liver, and blood cell markers, along with vitamin D, iron, and prostate-related indicators, over time.
3. When should I order this panel?
You might consider this panel as part of general wellness screening or ongoing monitoring of markers related to aging, hormone balance, and organ function. It can also support follow-up conversations with your healthcare provider about your overall health picture.
4. Do I need to fast before this test?
Yes. You should fast for 12-14 hours and maintain a stable diet for 2-3 weeks before your test. Stop biotin consumption 72 hours before collection, and rest for 30 minutes before your blood draw.
5. How quickly will I get results?
Results are typically available in 5-7 days, though this may take longer due to weather, holidays, or lab delays.
6. How do I interpret the results?
Patterns across multiple biomarkers often provide more meaningful insight than any single result on its own. Rather than focusing on one value in isolation, it helps to look at how your results relate to one another. Always discuss your results with a healthcare provider who can help place them in context with your 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.
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 interpret the findings alongside your health history and determine whether any follow-up steps are appropriate.
8. How often should I get tested?
Testing frequency depends on your individual health goals and history. Follow up testing as directed by your healthcare provider, who can help you determine an appropriate schedule based on your results and overall wellness needs.
9. Why early detection matters
Reviewing markers related to metabolism, hormones, and organ function over time may help support earlier awareness of changes in your health. Ongoing monitoring can be a useful part of a broader wellness approach, alongside guidance from your healthcare provider.
Pre-test preparation
Fast for 12-14 hours and maintain a stable diet for 2-3 weeks before your blood test. Avoid ejaculation, strenuous exercise, and biotin supplements for 72 hours before testing; wait at least six weeks after a prostate biopsy before PSA testing.
