Quick Facts
- Sample: Blood
- Fasting: Follow a stable diet for 2-3 weeks and fast for 12-14 hours before collection. Stop biotin at least 72 hours before the test.
- Turnaround: 2-3 business days. May take longer based on weather, holidays, or lab delays.
What's Included
Autoimmune and Inflammatory Markers
- C-Reactive Protein, Quant: Measures inflammation and helps track response to anti-inflammatory treatment.
- Rheumatoid Factor (RF): Checks for an antibody commonly associated with rheumatoid arthritis and related conditions.
- Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA): Includes ANA Direct, ANA Pattern, ANA Titer, and Antinuclear Antibodies, IFA, used to support evaluation of autoimmune activity.
- Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR): Screens for inflammation, infection, and other underlying conditions.
Important: The ANA test included in this panel varies by laboratory. The LabCorp version includes the Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA) Direct Blood Test, Qualitative, while the Quest Diagnostics version includes the ANA Screen, IFA, with Reflex to Titer and Pattern Blood Test. Both tests evaluate antinuclear antibodies for autoimmune disease assessment but use different methods and may differ in reflex testing and result reporting. Results should be interpreted along with your symptoms, medical history, and other laboratory findings.
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.
Iron, Total
Iron, Total: The concentration of iron circulating in the blood, primarily bound to transferrin. Helps assess iron availability for hemoglobin production and evaluate iron deficiency, anemia, and iron overload.
Phosphorus
Phosphorus: An essential mineral found primarily in bones and teeth that supports energy production, cell function, and bone health. Abnormal blood levels may indicate kidney dysfunction or disorders affecting mineral balance.
Thyroid Panel with TSH
- TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone): Produced by the pituitary gland, this hormone helps the thyroid create T4 and T3.
- T4 (Thyroxine), Total: A hormone made by the thyroid that helps maintain metabolism and other body functions.
- T3 Uptake: Evaluates the number of blood proteins that carry thyroid hormones throughout the body.
- Free T4 Index (T7): A calculated value comparing the amount of unbound (free) T4 to T4 bound to proteins in the blood.
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)
Benefits
- Combines autoimmune, inflammatory, and wellness markers in one panel.
- Supports monitoring of inflammation alongside overall metabolic health.
- Offers a broad view of liver, kidney, and lipid status.
- Convenient blood draw with results delivered online.
- Helps track patterns over time alongside professional guidance.
Who Is This Test For?
- Individuals noticing joint stiffness, swelling, or ongoing discomfort.
- Those wanting a broader wellness snapshot alongside autoimmune markers.
- People monitoring inflammation as part of ongoing care.
- Individuals whose healthcare provider recommends autoimmune or wellness screening.
- Those interested in tracking metabolic health over time.
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 autoimmune and inflammatory markers—including CRP, rheumatoid factor, ANA, and ESR—with a broader wellness panel covering metabolic, liver, kidney, lipid, and mineral markers. Together, these results provide a wider view of inflammatory activity and overall health while supporting informed conversations with your healthcare provider. This panel does not diagnose any specific condition on its own.
2. Who may benefit from this test, and when should it be ordered?
This panel may benefit individuals who want to learn more about inflammatory activity alongside a general wellness check. You might consider ordering it for general screening, ongoing monitoring, or when recommended by your healthcare provider. It may also support those already working with a provider to track relevant markers over time.
3. How should I prepare for this test?
Maintain a stable diet for 2 to 3 weeks and fast for 12 to 14 hours before collection. Stop taking biotin at least 72 hours before the test.
4. How quickly will I receive my results?
Results are typically available within 2 to 3 days. However, weather, holidays, or laboratory delays may extend the turnaround time.
5. How should I interpret my results?
Individual results provide only one part of the overall picture. Patterns across multiple biomarkers may be more meaningful than a single value viewed in isolation. Your healthcare provider can interpret your results in the context of your health history 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.
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 and determine whether any follow-up steps are appropriate.
7. How often should I get tested?
Testing frequency varies according to individual health needs and history. Tracking inflammatory and wellness markers over time may support earlier awareness of health changes. Follow your healthcare provider’s recommendations regarding when to retest.
Pre-test preparation
Follow a stable diet for 2-3 weeks and fast for 12-14 hours before blood collection. Stop biotin at least 72 hours before the test.
