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
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.
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)
C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity (CRP-hs)
C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity (CRP-hs): A protein produced by the liver in response to inflammation. This high-sensitivity test detects low levels of CRP in the blood, helping assess inflammation and cardiovascular disease risk.
Testosterone, Total
Note: Results above 1500 are reported as ">1500" (LabCorp Only)
Benefits
- Reviews cholesterol and triglycerides in one lipid panel.
- Includes a complete blood count with differential and platelets.
- Checks blood sugar, kidney markers, liver markers, and electrolytes together.
- Measures general inflammation with high sensitivity CRP.
- Includes total testosterone as part of your hormonal picture.
- Gives you baseline numbers to pair with your training.
Who Is This Test For?
- Active people who want baseline numbers to support their training.
- Anyone building or adjusting a fitness routine who wants measurable starting points.
- Individuals focused on how nutrition and hormonal state may affect performance.
- People who want to share organized results with their healthcare provider.
How It Works
- Order Your Test Online
- Visit a Local Lab
- Get Results Online
FAQ
1. Do I need to fast or prepare for this test?
Yes. Maintain a consistent diet for 2–3 weeks before your blood draw, and fast for 12–14 hours prior to collection.
2. How quickly will I get results?
Expect results in 3-5 business days. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.
3. What can my results tell me?
Think of this panel as several views of your body at once. Cholesterol and fat markers, blood cell counts, metabolic and organ markers, inflammation, and a hormone each add a different layer. Together they give you a baseline to review alongside your training and nutrition.
4. How do I interpret the results?
Single numbers rarely tell the whole story. Patterns across the lipid, blood count, metabolic, inflammation, and hormone results matter, along with your symptoms, medical history, medications, and how you prepared. Measured values, calculated values, and ratios each offer different information, and they do not all move together. Your healthcare provider can put them in context.
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 the full report with a qualified healthcare provider. An out-of-range value does not by itself point to a condition or call for treatment. Your provider can look at how several results fit together and decide whether any additional evaluation makes sense for you.
Pre-test preparation
Maintain a consistent diet for 2–3 weeks before your blood draw, and fast for 12–14 hours prior to collection.
