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
- Glucose: Reflects blood sugar levels.
- Uric Acid: Measures a natural byproduct of cell breakdown and diet.
- Sodium: Supports fluid balance and nerve and muscle function.
- Potassium: Helps regulate nerve and muscle activity.
- Chloride: Works with sodium to maintain electrolyte balance.
- Carbon Dioxide, Total: Helps evaluate electrolyte balance.
- Albumin: A protein that reflects liver and overall nutritional status.
- Albumin/Globulin Ratio: Compares two major blood proteins.
- Globulin, Total: A group of proteins linked to immune function and liver health.
- Protein, Total: Reflects overall protein levels in the blood.
- Alkaline Phosphatase: An enzyme used to assess liver and bone health.
- ALT: A liver enzyme used to assess liver function.
- AST: A liver enzyme used to assess liver function.
- GGT: A liver enzyme that helps evaluate liver health.
- Bilirubin, Total: A byproduct of red blood cell breakdown used to assess liver function.
- Lactic Acid Dehydrogenase (LD): An enzyme that can reflect tissue activity or damage.
- BUN/Creatinine Ratio: Helps evaluate kidney function.
- Creatinine: A waste product used to assess kidney function.
- eGFR: Estimates how well the kidneys are filtering blood.
Lipid Panel with Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio
- Cholesterol, Total: Reflects overall cholesterol levels in the blood.
- Triglycerides: Measures fat in the blood used for energy.
- HDL Cholesterol: Often called "good" cholesterol, supports heart health.
- LDL Cholesterol: Often called "bad" cholesterol, linked to artery buildup.
- Non-HDL Cholesterol: Reflects cholesterol carried by potentially harmful lipoproteins.
- Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio: A calculated ratio used to help assess cardiovascular risk.
(Not Included with LabCorp) A reflexive direct LDL test will be performed on Triglyceride results over 400 mg/dL.
Mineral and Bone
- Iron: Supports oxygen transport and overall energy levels.
- Calcium: Important for bone, muscle, and nerve health.
- Phosphorus: Works with calcium to support bone health.
Thyroid Panel with TSH: Evaluates thyroid hormones that control metabolic rate, including Total T4, T3 Uptake, Free-Thyroxine Index (FTI, also called T7), and TSH.
Complete Blood Count (CBC) With Differential and Platelets
- White Blood Cells (WBC): Your body's primary defense against infection.
- Red Blood Cells (RBC): Carry oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from cells.
- Hemoglobin: Transports oxygen through the bloodstream.
- Hematocrit: The percentage of blood volume made up of red blood cells.
- Lymphocytes: A white blood cell type involved in immune function.
- Monocytes: A white blood cell type involved in immune function.
- Neutrophils: A white blood cell type involved in immune function.
- Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH): The average hemoglobin amount within a red blood cell.
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 offer a wider view of inflammatory activity and overall health, helping support conversations with your healthcare provider.
2. Who would benefit from this test?
This panel may be useful for individuals interested in learning more about inflammatory activity in the body alongside a general wellness check. It can also support those already working with a healthcare provider to keep an eye on relevant markers over time.
3. When should I order this panel?
You might consider this panel as part of general screening, ongoing monitoring, or a wellness check requested by your healthcare provider. It is not intended to diagnose any specific condition on its own, and any results should be reviewed with a healthcare professional.
4. Do I need to fast before this test?
Yes. You should follow a stable diet for 2-3 weeks and fast for 12-14 hours before collection. You should also stop biotin at least 72 hours before the test.
5. How quickly will I get results?
Results are typically available in 2-3 days, though this may take longer based on weather, holidays, or lab delays.
6. How do I interpret the results?
Individual results are just one piece of the picture. Patterns across multiple biomarkers are often more meaningful than any single value on its own. Your healthcare provider is best positioned to 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.
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 you understand what the results may mean and whether any follow-up steps are appropriate.
8. How often should I get tested?
Testing frequency varies from person to person. Follow-up testing as directed by your healthcare provider, based on your individual health needs and history.
9. Why early detection matters
Keeping track of inflammatory and wellness markers over time may support earlier awareness of changes in your health. This panel is not a guarantee of detecting any condition, but it can be a helpful tool alongside regular care from your healthcare provider.
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.
