Quick Facts
- Sample: Blood
- Fasting: Fast for 8–12 hours before testing; water is permitted. Schedule your draw in the morning for cortisol testing. Continue medications as directed, and avoid strenuous exercise and alcohol for 24 hours before testing.
- Turnaround: 1–4 business days. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.
What's Included
This panel measures 39 biomarkers across heart health, blood sugar, thyroid function, hormones, inflammation, and core metabolic markers.
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.
Hemoglobin A1c
Glucose
- Glucose: Glucose in the urine can be a sign of abnormally high blood sugar levels, such as those caused by diabetes.
Insulin
- Insulin: Fasting insulin level, not part of American Diabetes Association diagnostic recommendations.
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Thyroxine (T4) Free
Thyroxine (T4) Free: The portion of thyroxine (T4), a hormone produced by the thyroid gland, that circulates in the blood without being bound to proteins and is available for use by the body's tissues.
Triiodothyronine (T3), Free
Triiodothyronine (T3), Free: The unbound, biologically active form of the thyroid hormone T3 that helps regulate metabolism, energy production, and body temperature. Helps evaluate thyroid function, particularly when hyperthyroidism is suspected.
Reverse T3, Serum
- Reverse T3, Serum: An inactive form of triiodothyronine (T3) produced primarily through the conversion of thyroxine (T4) in the body's tissues.
Cortisol AM
- Cortisol AM: The morning level of cortisol, a hormone produced by the adrenal glands that helps regulate the body's stress response, metabolism, blood pressure, and sleep-wake cycle.
DHEAS
Estradiol
Estradiol: The primary form of estrogen during the reproductive years, produced mainly by the ovaries and in smaller amounts by the testes and other tissues. Helps regulate reproductive function, menstrual cycles, and bone health.
Progesterone
Testosterone, Total
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.
Homocysteine
Homocysteine: An amino acid produced during the metabolism of methionine, an essential amino acid. Elevated blood levels may indicate deficiencies in vitamins B6, B12, or folate and may be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Ferritin
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.
Benefits
- Review heart health, blood sugar, thyroid, and hormone markers in one draw.
- See cholesterol, triglycerides, and key cholesterol ratios together.
- Track fasting insulin, glucose, and hemoglobin A1c side by side.
- Get a full thyroid view with TSH, free T4, free T3, and reverse T3.
- Check inflammation markers alongside your metabolic, kidney, and liver values.
- Bring organized results to your healthcare provider.
Who Is This Test For?
- You want a broad look at your heart and metabolic health.
- You want to check blood sugar and insulin markers together.
- You want thyroid and hormone markers reviewed in one panel.
- You want to track inflammation and cholesterol markers over time.
- You want results to discuss with your healthcare 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 gives you a broad view of your cardiometabolic health, inflammation, thyroid function, and hormone levels. It combines lipids, blood sugar and insulin markers, thyroid hormones, sex and stress hormones, inflammation markers, and core metabolic values. Together, these results help you and your healthcare provider see how different body systems relate to one another. It does not diagnose any condition on its own.
2. Who would benefit from this test, and when should I order it?
This panel suits people who want a wide look at heart health, blood sugar control, thyroid function, and hormone balance at once. You might order it as a baseline snapshot of your cardiometabolic and hormone markers, to gather information before a wellness visit, or for monitoring. It can also be useful for follow-up when your healthcare provider suggests rechecking certain values, or if you want to follow cholesterol, insulin, inflammation, or thyroid markers over time. It is for informational use, and it is a good fit if you want organized results to review with your healthcare provider.
3. Do I need to fast before this test?
Yes. Fast for 8–12 hours before your blood draw (water is allowed). This helps minimize variability in insulin and metabolic markers.
4. How quickly will I get results?
1-4 business days. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.
5. How do I interpret the results?
Patterns across biomarkers are often more meaningful than any single value. For example, your cholesterol, glucose, insulin, and inflammation results may tell a fuller story when viewed together. Your healthcare provider can put your results in context with your health history and other information.
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?
Share your results with your healthcare provider, who can review them with your health history and decide on next steps. Values outside the listed range can have many explanations, so try not to draw conclusions from a single result. Do not stop prescribed medication unless instructed by your healthcare provider.
7. How often should I get tested, and why does tracking matter?
Testing frequency depends on your individual needs and goals, so plan to retest as directed by your healthcare provider, who can advise how often to repeat this panel. Comparing results over time can help you and your provider notice changes in your heart health, blood sugar, thyroid, hormone, and inflammation markers and follow them. Earlier awareness of your numbers can support informed conversations about your health, though no test can guarantee any outcome.
Pre-test preparation
Fast for 8–12 hours before your blood draw (water is allowed) to minimize variability in insulin and metabolic markers. Avoid testing during or immediately after an acute illness, surgery, or major injury, as temporary inflammation may affect test results. Continue taking prescribed medications unless your healthcare provider instructs otherwise.
