Quick Facts
- Sample: Blood
- Fasting: Fast for 8–12 hours before testing; water only. Continue prescribed medications unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider. Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours before testing.
- Turnaround: 7-8 business days. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.
What's Included
Lipid Panel
- Cholesterol, Total: Measures overall cholesterol to help assess your heart health.
- Triglycerides: Measures surplus fats in your bloodstream that also provide energy.
- HDL Cholesterol: "Good" cholesterol that carries cholesterol away from cells back to the liver.
- LDL Cholesterol (calculated): "Bad" cholesterol that can deposit on artery walls.
- VLDL Cholesterol (calculated, LabCorp only): Carries the highest percentage of triglycerides and contributes to arterial buildup.
- Cholesterol/HDL Ratio: A calculated ratio comparing total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol.
- Triglyceride/HDL Ratio: A calculated ratio used alongside other lipid markers.
- Non-HDL Cholesterol: A calculated value reflecting cholesterol carried by non-HDL particles.
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP-14) with eGFR
- Glucose: Your blood sugar level, the most direct screen for diabetes.
- Kidney Profile:
- BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen): An indicator of kidney function.
- Creatinine, Serum: An indicator of kidney function.
- BUN/Creatinine Ratio: A calculated ratio that can suggest conditions like dehydration.
- eGFR (Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate): Measures kidney function and helps detect early kidney changes.
- Liver Panel:
- Protein, Total: Helps assess liver and kidney function and nutritional health.
- Albumin, Serum: A key protein for healthy liver and kidney function.
- Globulin, Total: A major protein that assists clotting and immune function.
- Albumin/Globulin Ratio: A calculated ratio that can help evaluate liver health.
- Bilirubin, Total: Aids in assessing liver and red blood cell health.
- Alkaline Phosphatase: A protein used to help evaluate bone and liver health.
- AST (SGOT): An enzyme used to help evaluate liver function.
- ALT (SGPT): An enzyme used to help identify liver changes.
- Fluids & Electrolytes:
- Sodium: A major salt that supports water balance and nerve activity.
- Potassium: Helps regulate nerve and muscle function.
- Chloride: Helps maintain your body's electrolyte balance.
- Carbon Dioxide, Total: Helps evaluate and monitor electrolyte balance.
- Calcium: Supports bone, muscle, nerve, and blood clotting health.
Additional Biomarkers
- Hemoglobin A1c: Reflects average blood glucose levels over the past 2 to 3 months.
- Homocysteine: Helps assess vitamin B6, B12, and folate status.
- High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP): Helps assess cardiovascular risk related to inflammation.
- Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH): Helps assess thyroid function.
- Free T3: Measures unbound triiodothyronine to help assess thyroid function.
- Free T4: Measures unbound thyroxine to help assess thyroid function.
- Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy: Screens for vitamin D deficiency.
- Testosterone, Total: Measures total testosterone levels in the blood.
- Estradiol (E2): Measures estradiol hormone levels in the blood.
- Insulin, Fasting: Used to help assess carbohydrate metabolism.
- NMR LipoProfile: An advanced cardiovascular test using nuclear magnetic resonance to measure LDL particle number and size, along with HDL and VLDL subclasses.
- LDL Particle Number (LDL-P): Measures the number of LDL particles.
- Small LDL-P: Measures the concentration of small LDL particles.
- LDL Size: Reflects the average size of LDL particles.
- HDL Particle Number (HDL-P): Measures the number of HDL particles.
- Large HDL Particle: Measures large HDL particle concentration.
- HDL Size: Reflects the average size of HDL particles.
- Large VLDL Particle: Measures large VLDL particle concentration.
- VLDL Size: Reflects the average size of VLDL particles.
- LP-IR Score: A calculated score related to insulin resistance.
- DHEA Sulfate (DHEA-S): Helps identify the source of excess androgen hormones.
- Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1): Helps evaluate pituitary gland function.
- Uric Acid: A biomarker included as part of this panel's blood chemistry evaluation.
Benefits
- Assesses heart health through lipid, cholesterol, and inflammation markers.
- Screens for diabetes risk using glucose, A1c, and insulin markers.
- Evaluates liver, kidney, and electrolyte function in one panel.
- Checks thyroid, vitamin D, and hormone levels together.
- Adds advanced cardiovascular insight through detailed particle analysis.
- Supports a broad view of ongoing wellness over time.
Who Is This Test For?
- Adults seeking a broad snapshot of metabolic and cardiovascular health.
- Those wanting to monitor cholesterol, blood sugar, or thyroid levels.
- Individuals interested in tracking hormone and vitamin D status.
- People wanting an advanced look at cardiovascular risk factors.
- Anyone establishing a wellness baseline before lifestyle changes.
- Those following up on previous bloodwork with their provider.
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 a Lipid Panel, a Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP-14) with eGFR, and additional biomarkers covering thyroid function, hormones, vitamin D, inflammation, and advanced cardiovascular particle analysis. Together, these panels offer a broad look at how your cardiovascular, metabolic, liver, kidney, and hormonal systems are functioning. This panel does not diagnose any condition on its own.
2. Who is this panel for, and when should I order it?
This panel may be a good fit for adults who want a comprehensive look at their cardiovascular, metabolic, and hormonal health in a single test, or who want to keep an eye on cholesterol, blood sugar, thyroid, or hormone levels as part of routine wellness tracking. It's also a reasonable option for establishing a baseline before adjusting your diet, exercise, or supplement routine, for monitoring existing lab trends over time, or as a follow-up after previous bloodwork with your provider.
3. Do I need to fast before this test?
Yes. Fast for 8–12 hours before your blood draw (water only).
4. How quickly will I get results?
Results are typically available in 7-8 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.
5. How do I interpret the results?
Patterns across multiple biomarkers are often more meaningful than any single result viewed on its own. Reviewing your results alongside your personal health history and other lab trends can offer more useful context. Always discuss your results with a healthcare provider for proper interpretation.
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 my results are abnormal?
If any of your results fall outside the expected range, share them with your healthcare provider so they can determine whether any follow-up is appropriate based on your overall health history.
7. How often should I get tested?
Testing frequency depends on your individual health history and goals, and should follow a schedule set by your healthcare provider. Many people choose to retest periodically as part of ongoing wellness monitoring, since tracking cardiovascular, metabolic, and hormonal markers over time may help you and your healthcare provider notice changes earlier and support more informed conversations about your health. This panel is intended to support awareness and monitoring, not to diagnose or guarantee any particular health outcome.
Pre-test preparation
Fast for 8–12 hours before your blood draw (water only). Continue taking your prescribed medications unless your healthcare provider instructs otherwise. If you are unsure about any medications, consult your doctor before testing. Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours before testing, as it may affect certain biomarker levels.
