Cardio Plus Blood Test Panel plus Prostate-specific Antigen (PSA)
Quick Facts
- Sample: Blood
- Fasting: Fast for 12–14 hours before collection. Maintain a stable diet for 2–3 weeks. Stop biotin 72 hours prior. For PSA testing, avoid ejaculation and strenuous exercise for 72 hours, and wait at least 6 weeks after a prostate biopsy.
- Turnaround: 2-3 business days. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.
What's Included
Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)
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.
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP-14) with eGFR Blood Test
Glucose
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.
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)
Lab Note: Biomarkers tested may vary slightly between labs. Check the sample report for details.
Benefits
- Review cholesterol, triglycerides, and the total cholesterol/HDL ratio in one lipid panel.
- Check PSA, a substance produced by the prostate gland.
- View blood sugar alongside kidney and liver markers.
- See electrolyte and calcium levels from the metabolic panel.
- Get blood cell counts through the CBC with differential and platelets.
Who Is This Test For?
- Men who want to monitor heart and prostate health in one order.
- Men seeking a broad look at cholesterol and blood sugar.
- Men who want kidney, liver, and electrolyte markers checked together.
- Men who want blood cell counts alongside metabolic and lipid results.
- Men looking for data to support healthier lifestyle choices.
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, a few steps apply. Maintain a stable diet for 2 to 3 weeks before blood collection and fast for 12 to 14 hours prior. For PSA sampling, avoid ejaculation and strenuous exercise for 72 hours before testing. PSA sampling should not be performed for at least six weeks after prostatic biopsy. Stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours before collection.
2. How quickly will I get results?
Expect results in 2-3 business days. It may take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.
3. What can my results tell me?
Think of this panel as four complementary views. The PSA test looks at a prostate-related marker, the lipid panel focuses on cholesterol and triglycerides, and the CMP-14 covers blood sugar, kidney, liver, and electrolyte markers. The CBC adds information about your blood cells. Together, they offer a broad snapshot rather than a single answer.
4. How do I interpret the results?
No single number tells the whole story. Meaningful interpretation looks at patterns across your results, along with symptoms, medical history, medications, preparation, and other laboratory findings. Directly measured values, calculated values, and ratios each provide a different type of information, and they will not necessarily move together. Review your full report with a qualified healthcare provider.
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?
An out-of-range value is a prompt for a conversation, not a conclusion. Share your full report with a qualified healthcare provider, who can consider how your results fit together. Patterns across several results often need clinical interpretation, and a single result does not provide a complete picture. Your provider can decide whether any additional evaluation is appropriate for you.
Pre-test preparation
Fast for 12 to 14 hours and maintain a stable diet for 2 to 3 weeks before blood collection. Stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours before collection. For PSA testing, avoid ejaculation and strenuous exercise for 72 hours before testing and wait at least six weeks after a prostate biopsy before collecting the sample.
