Fitness #2 Essential Blood Test Panel

Quick Facts

• Sample: Blood
• Fasting: Maintain a consistent diet for 2–3 weeks before your blood draw, and fast for 12–14 hours prior to collection.
• Turnaround: 3-5 business days. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.

What's Included

NMR LipoProfile® With Lipids

• LDL-P: The concentration of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) particles in the blood, which is associated with cardiovascular disease risk.
• LDL Cholesterol: The calculated amount of cholesterol carried by low-density lipoprotein (LDL) particles in the blood. Reported as LDL-C (NIH Calc) by LabCorp.
• HDL Cholesterol: Cholesterol carried by high-density lipoprotein (HDL) particles, which help transport excess cholesterol from tissues to the liver.
• Triglycerides: A type of fat circulating in the bloodstream that provides energy and serves as a form of energy storage.
• Cholesterol, Total: The combined amount of cholesterol carried by different lipoproteins in the blood.
• HDL-P (Total): The total concentration of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) particles involved in cholesterol transport.
• Small LDL-P: The concentration of small low-density lipoprotein (LDL) particles, which may provide additional information about cardiovascular disease risk.
• LDL Size: The average size of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) particles, providing information about LDL particle characteristics.
• LP-IR Score (LabCorp Only): A calculated score based on lipoprotein particle characteristics that estimates insulin resistance, with higher scores indicating greater insulin resistance.
• Large HDL-P (Not Included with LabCorp): The concentration of large high-density lipoprotein (HDL) particles, a subclass involved in cholesterol transport.
• HDL Size (Not Included with LabCorp): The average size of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) particles, providing information about HDL particle characteristics.
• Large VLDL-P (Not Included with LabCorp): The concentration of large very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) particles, which transport triglycerides through the bloodstream.
• VLDL Size (Not Included with LabCorp): The average size of very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) particles, reflecting their triglyceride-rich lipoprotein characteristics.
• Non-HDL Cholesterol (Not Included with LabCorp): The calculated amount of cholesterol carried by lipoproteins other than HDL, including LDL and other potentially atherogenic particles.
• Cholesterol/HDL-C Ratio (Not Included with LabCorp): The ratio of total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol, providing information about cardiovascular disease risk.
• TG/HDL-C Ratio (Not Included with LabCorp): The ratio of triglycerides to HDL cholesterol, which may provide additional information about metabolic health and insulin resistance.

Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Differential and Platelets Blood Test

White Blood Cells

• White Blood Cells (WBC): Your body's primary defense against disease, these cells help you fight infection.

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)

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP-14) with eGFR Blood Test

Glucose

• Glucose: The amount of sugar in your blood, used to screen for and monitor diabetes.

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.

C-Reactive Protein (CRP), High Sensitivity

• C-Reactive Protein, Cardiac: Reflects general inflammation levels in the body.

Testosterone, Free

• Testosterone, Free: The portion of testosterone circulating in the blood that is not bound to proteins and is available to enter cells and exert biological effects.

Testosterone, Total

• Testosterone, Total: The total amount of testosterone in the blood, including testosterone bound to proteins and testosterone circulating freely.

Lab-specific note (LabCorp only): Any Testosterone Free (Direct) or Total Testosterone result exceeding 1500 will be reported as ">1500."

Aldolase

• Aldolase: An enzyme found mainly in muscle tissue, useful when muscle or liver concerns are suspected.

Benefits

• Combines lipid, metabolic, hormonal, and inflammation markers in one panel.
• Supports monitoring of cardiovascular risk alongside fitness training.
• Offers detailed lipid particle insight through NMR or Cardio IQ testing.
• Includes testosterone testing relevant to strength and endurance goals.
• Covers organ function markers that can influence performance.
• Provides a broad snapshot of blood health in a single draw.

Who Is This Test For?

• Individuals actively training who want a broader view of their internal health markers.
• People wanting more detailed lipid particle information beyond a standard cholesterol panel.
• Those interested in how hormone levels may relate to fitness performance.
• People who want to track organ function alongside a fitness routine.
• Individuals looking to monitor general inflammation levels over time.
• Anyone wanting a comprehensive blood snapshot to discuss with a healthcare provider.

How It Works

1. Order Your Test Online
2. Visit a Local Lab
3. Get Results Online

FAQ

1. What is the purpose of this test?

This panel combines lipid particle testing—either an NMR LipoProfile or Cardio IQ, depending on the laboratory—with a complete blood count, comprehensive metabolic panel, high-sensitivity CRP, testosterone testing, and aldolase. Together, these tests provide a broad view of cardiovascular, metabolic, hormonal, inflammatory, and muscle-related markers that can support fitness training. This panel does not diagnose any condition on its own.

2. Who may benefit from this test, and when should it be ordered?

This panel may benefit people who are actively training and want a broader picture of how their body is functioning. You might consider ordering it as part of a fitness-focused health check, to examine lipid particles, hormone levels, or inflammation status, or to establish a reference point before making training or lifestyle changes.

3. How should I prepare for this test?

Maintain a consistent diet for 2 to 3 weeks before your blood draw and fast for 12 to 14 hours before collection.

4. How quickly will I receive my results?

Results are typically available within 3 to 5 business days. However, weather, holidays, or laboratory delays may extend the turnaround time.

5. How should I interpret my results?

Patterns across multiple biomarkers may be more meaningful than a single result viewed in isolation. Reviewing the complete panel together provides a broader picture of your health. Discuss your results with a healthcare provider who can interpret them in the context of your overall health.

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. Based on your individual health history, they can determine whether follow-up testing or further evaluation is appropriate.

7. How often should I get tested?

Testing frequency depends on your personal health goals and history. Reviewing lipid particles, inflammation, hormone levels, and organ function over time may help you and your healthcare provider notice changes as part of a fitness-focused routine. Follow your provider’s recommendations regarding when to retest.

Pre-test preparation

Maintain a consistent diet for 2–3 weeks before your blood draw, and fast for 12–14 hours prior to collection.