What is the purpose of this test?
The Heart Health Awareness and Wellness Blood Test Panel is designed to assess key markers that impact your heart and overall wellness. This panel evaluates your cholesterol levels, inflammation, and homocysteine levels, which are critical in determining your cardiovascular health. Additionally, it includes a comprehensive set of tests to provide insights into organ function, blood health, and nutrient balance. By combining heart-specific and general wellness tests, this panel offers a thorough evaluation of your health status.
Understanding your heart health is vital because it affects your overall well-being and can help prevent long-term health issues like heart disease. With this panel, you can uncover hidden risks and make informed lifestyle or treatment changes to maintain or improve your health. Whether you're focused on prevention or managing existing conditions, this test is a proactive way to prioritize your heart and body.
The Heart Health Awareness and Wellness Blood Test Panel includes:
- Lipid Panel with Total Cholesterol: HDL Ratio: Measures cholesterol levels and the balance between "good" (HDL) and "bad" (LDL) cholesterol to evaluate heart disease risk.
- C-reactive Protein High Sensitivity (CRP, hs): Detects low levels of inflammation that may indicate early signs of heart or blood vessel problems.
- Homocysteine: Assesses levels of this amino acid, which can indicate higher risks for cardiovascular conditions when elevated.
- Wellness #2 Essential Blood Test Panel includes:
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP-14) with eGRF Blood Test:
- Glucose - Blood sugar level, the most direct test to screen for diabetes and also used in diabetes management.
- Kidney Profile
- Bun or Urea Nitrogen (BUN) - An indicator of kidney function.
- Creatinine, Serum - An indicator of kidney function.
- Bun/Creatinine Ratio - Calculated by dividing BUN by creatinine. This ratio can suggest conditions including dehydration or intestinal bleeding.
- Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) - Measures kidney function to determine kidney disease stage and detect early kidney damage.
- Liver Panel
- Protein, Total - Assists in determining liver and kidney function and nutritional health.
- Albumin Serum - One of the major proteins essential for the healthy function of the liver and kidney.
- Globulin, Total - One of the major proteins that assist the blood to clot properly and also comprises infection-fighting antibodies.
- Albumin/Globulin Ratio - Calculated by dividing albumin by globulin. When paired with other test results, this ratio can assist in diagnosing various liver problems.
- Bilirubin, Total - Aids in detecting hepatitis, sickle cell, anemia, cirrhosis, alcohol, and drug abuse. High concentrations may result in jaundice.
- Alkaline Phosphatase - A protein vital in detecting bone disorders and liver disease.
- Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST or SGOT) - An enzyme helpful in evaluating liver function. An elevated level is an indication of hepatitis.
- Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT or SGPT) - An enzyme helpful in identifying liver damage. Abnormalities may represent liver disease.
- Fluids & Electrolytes
- Sodium - One of the major salts in body fluid. Sodium is important in water balance and the electrical activity of nerves and muscles.
- Potassium - Helps to control the nerves and muscles.
- Chloride - Similar to sodium, it helps to maintain the body's electrolyte balance.
- Carbon Dioxide, Total - Used to help detect, evaluate, and monitor electrolyte imbalances.
- Calcium - A mineral essential for developing and maintaining healthy bones and teeth. It is also important for the normal function of muscles, nerves, and blood clotting.
- Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Differential and Platelets:
- White Blood Cells (WBC) - The body's primary defense against disease and helps to fight infection.
- Red Blood Cells (RBC) - Responsible for carrying oxygen and carbon dioxide away from all cells. Iron deficiency will lower the RBC count.
- Hemoglobin - A chemical compound inside red cells that transports oxygen through the bloodstream to all body cells. Hemoglobin gives the red color to blood.
- Hematocrit - Measures the amount of space red blood cells take up in the blood. It is reported as a percentage.
- Neutrophils: Neutrophils are the most common type of white blood cells and are created by the bone marrow to combat a wide range of inflammatory and infectious diseases.
- Lymphocytes: B-cells and T-cells are lymphocytes that fight bacteria and other pathogens in the blood. They are primarily found in the lymph system.
- Monocytes: Working alongside neutrophils, monocytes play a vital role in fighting infections and other diseases and clearing away dead or damaged cells.
- Eosinophils: White blood cells called eosinophils become activated in response to allergies and certain infections.
- Basophils: Basophils play a role in detecting infections early on, as well as aiding in wound healing and reacting to allergic responses.
- Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH): The average hemoglobin concentration within a red blood cell.
- Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC): The average hemoglobin concentration percentage within a red blood cell.
- Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV): The average size of red blood cells.
- Platelets: Blood cell particles associated with the forming of blood clots.
- Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW): Measures the amount of red blood cell variation in volume and size.
- Absolute Neutrophils: The absolute neutrophil count measures the number of neutrophils in your blood. Normal range is 2,500-7,000 per microliter. Counts outside this range indicate a possible condition.
- Absolute Lymphocytes: To calculate your absolute lymphocyte count, multiply your white blood cell count by the percentage of lymphocytes. This gives you the number of lymphocytes as an absolute number.
- Absolute Monocytes: The absolute monocyte count indicates the number of monocytes in the blood, helping to identify if the count is normal, high, or low.
- Absolute Eosinophils: Absolute eosinophil count measures the number of eosinophils in blood by multiplying the percentage of eosinophils in a complete blood count with the total number of white blood cells in the same count.
- Absolute Basophils: Absolute basophil count is calculated by multiplying the percentage of basophils by the total number of white blood cells in a blood sample.
Who should get this test?
- Individuals with a family history of heart disease or stroke.
- Those experiencing symptoms like fatigue, chest discomfort, or shortness of breath.
- People with elevated cholesterol or blood pressure.
- Anyone monitoring heart health due to existing cardiovascular conditions.
- Adults interested in a comprehensive health and wellness assessment.
- Athletes or active individuals seeking to optimize performance and recovery.
Benefits of the Heart Health Awareness and Wellness Blood Test Panel:
- Comprehensive cardiovascular assessment – Evaluates key markers like cholesterol, inflammation, and homocysteine to assess heart health and disease risks.
- Inflammation detection – Measures C-reactive protein (CRP, hs) to identify early signs of heart or blood vessel problems.
- Cholesterol and lipid balance – Provides detailed insights into "good" and "bad" cholesterol levels to guide heart-healthy decisions.
- General health overview – Includes tests for organ function, blood health, and thyroid performance for a broader wellness evaluation.
- Preventive health monitoring – Supports early detection of potential issues to prevent long-term complications.
- Progress tracking – Helps monitor the effectiveness of lifestyle or treatment changes over time.
Preparation:
Patient should be on a stable diet, ideally for two to three weeks prior to collection of blood, and should fast for 12 to 14 hours before collection of the specimen. Stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection.
Test Results:
2-3 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.
