Carnivore Diet Blood Test Panel

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The Carnivore Diet Blood Test Panel checks important health markers like cholesterol, blood sugar, vitamins, and inflammation to help people following a meat-only diet understand how it affects their body and overall health.

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+$6.00 per order physician fee

Quick Facts

Sample: Blood
Fasting: Fasting for at least 12 hours is required.
Turnaround: 1-2 business days. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.

What's Included

C-Reactive Protein (CRP)

C-Reactive Protein: Measures a protein linked to inflammation in the body. Helps assess inflammation and evaluate potential risk for cardiovascular disease.

NMR Lipoprotein Profile

Cholesterol, Total: Measures the total amount of cholesterol in the blood. Helps assess cholesterol levels and cardiovascular health.
HDL Cholesterol: Measures high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, often called good cholesterol. Helps assess cardiovascular health and cholesterol transport.
LDL Cholesterol: Measures low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, often called bad cholesterol. Helps assess the risk of plaque buildup in the arteries.
Triglycerides: Measures fats circulating in the blood. Helps evaluate fat metabolism and cardiovascular health.
Non-HDL Cholesterol: Measures total cholesterol excluding HDL cholesterol. Helps assess cholesterol carried by potentially plaque-forming lipoproteins.
CHOL/HDL-C Ratio: Calculates the ratio of total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol. Helps evaluate cardiovascular risk.
TG/HDL-C Ratio: Calculates the ratio of triglycerides to HDL cholesterol. Helps identify metabolic patterns associated with insulin resistance.
LDL-P: Measures the total number of LDL particles in the blood. Helps assess cardiovascular risk beyond standard LDL cholesterol measurements.
Small LDL-P: Measures the concentration of small LDL particles. Helps evaluate lipoprotein patterns associated with cardiovascular risk.
LDL Size: Measures the average size of LDL particles. Helps identify lipoprotein patterns associated with cardiovascular and metabolic health.
HDL-P: Measures the total number of HDL particles in the blood. Provides additional information about lipoprotein metabolism and cardiovascular risk.
Large HDL-P: Measures the concentration of large HDL particles. Helps evaluate HDL particle distribution and metabolic health.
HDL Size: Measures the average size of HDL particles. Helps assess lipoprotein patterns associated with cardiovascular and metabolic health.
Large VLDL-P: Measures the concentration of large very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) particles. Helps evaluate triglyceride transport and metabolic health.
VLDL Size: Measures the average size of VLDL particles. Helps identify lipoprotein patterns associated with triglyceride metabolism and insulin resistance.
LP-IR Score: Uses lipoprotein particle measurements to estimate insulin resistance. Helps identify metabolic patterns associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes.

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.

Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone

TSH: A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that regulates thyroid hormone production. Helps evaluate thyroid function and identify potential thyroid disorders.

Insulin

Insulin: A hormone that helps regulate blood sugar by allowing cells to absorb glucose for energy. Helps assess insulin levels and identify potential issues with blood sugar regulation.

Uric Acid

Uric Acid: A waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. Helps assess uric acid levels and identify potential issues related to gout or kidney stones.

Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12: An essential vitamin that supports healthy nerve function, red blood cell production, and DNA formation. Measuring vitamin B12 levels helps identify deficiencies that may contribute to anemia, fatigue, or nerve problems.

Vitamin D 25-Hydroxy

Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy: The primary circulating form of vitamin D in the blood, reflecting the body's vitamin D stores. Helps assess vitamin D status and identify deficiencies that may affect bone health and calcium absorption.

Benefits

Tracks cholesterol, particles, and inflammation markers in one panel.
Includes insulin and glucose to review blood sugar markers.
Checks liver, kidney, and electrolyte markers through the CMP.
Includes TSH to review thyroid function.
Measures vitamin B12 and vitamin D levels.
Includes uric acid alongside a complete blood count.

Who Is This Test For?

You follow a carnivore diet and want to review key health markers.
You are considering a carnivore diet and want baseline results.
You have noticed changes in energy or weight after adopting a meat-based diet.
You have a personal or family history of heart, kidney, or thyroid conditions.
You want to monitor nutrient and metabolic markers on a high-protein, low-carb diet.
You are working with a healthcare provider to personalize your diet.

How It Works

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FAQ

1. Do I need to fast or prepare for this test?

Yes. Fasting for at least 12 hours is required before your blood draw.

2. How quickly will I get results?

Expect results in 1-2 business days. Timing may be longer because of weather, holidays, or lab delays.

3. What can my results tell me?

Think of this panel as several views of your health on a carnivore diet. Inflammation, lipoprotein, blood cell, metabolic, thyroid, and vitamin markers each add a different piece. Together, they help you see how your eating pattern may relate to your overall health.

4. How do I interpret the results?

Meaning comes from patterns, not single numbers. A lab value is best read alongside your symptoms, medical history, medications, and other findings. Markers such as cholesterol particles, blood counts, and vitamins each describe different things, so they will not all move together. One result alone does not confirm or rule out a condition.

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.

5. What should I do if my results are abnormal?

Start by sharing your results with a qualified healthcare provider. An abnormal value does not automatically mean a problem or call for treatment. Your provider can review the full pattern across your results and decide whether any further evaluation makes sense for you.