Quick Facts
- Sample: Venous blood draw at a local partner lab
- Fasting: 8–12 hours recommended (water is fine)
- Turn-around: 1–4 business days. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.
Benefits
- Comprehensive cardiometabolic, inflammatory, thyroid, and hormone assessment in one panel.
- Evaluates cardiovascular risk using advanced markers, including homocysteine and hs-CRP.
- Screens blood sugar regulation with fasting glucose (CMP), fasting insulin, and Hemoglobin A1c.
- Assesses thyroid function with TSH, Free T3, Free T4, and Reverse T3.
- Measures sex and adrenal hormones (estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA-S, AM cortisol).
- Includes iron status (ferritin) and full blood count (CBC) for anemia screening.
- Order online without a doctor’s visit or insurance authorization required.
- Transparent pricing with secure online results access.
Who Is This Test For?
- Adults with a family history of heart disease, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol.
- People living with or at risk for type 2 diabetes or prediabetes — about 97.6 million U.S. adults have prediabetes (CDC, 2024).
- Anyone experiencing chronic inflammatory symptoms: joint pain, fatigue, recurrent fevers, or unexplained swelling.
- Individuals pursuing weight loss, dietary changes, or a new exercise routine who want objective data.
- People who have had a prior cardiovascular event and need ongoing monitoring under clinician guidance.
- Health-conscious adults who prefer proactive, data-driven wellness over reactive care.
How It Works – Just 3 Steps
- Order online — Purchase the test online and schedule a blood draw at a local lab location.
- Visit the lab — Bring your lab order to a nearby lab location for a blood collection.
- Review your results — Access your secure online report, typically within 1–4 business days, with reference ranges included.
FAQ
What biomarkers does this panel test? This panel includes:
- Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
- Lipid Panel
- Hemoglobin A1c
- Fasting Insulin
- Homocysteine
- High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP)
- Ferritin
- Estradiol
- Progesterone
- Total Testosterone
- DHEA-S
- Cortisol (AM)
- TSH
- Free T3
- Free T4
- Reverse T3
Together, these markers evaluate blood health, metabolic function, cardiovascular risk, inflammation, thyroid balance, adrenal function, and sex hormone status.
Does a normal result mean I'm healthy? A normal panel is reassuring, but no single test captures your full health picture. Always review results with a clinician who knows your history, medications, and lifestyle.
What if one of my results is abnormal? Values outside reference ranges suggest increased risk — not a confirmed diagnosis. Share your results with your primary care provider or a specialist for context, possible repeat testing, and a care plan.
Can I take this test while on medications? Yes — do not stop prescribed medications without medical approval. Note any vitamins or supplements (especially B6, B12, folate), since they can influence homocysteine levels.
How soon after an illness should I test? Wait until you have recovered from acute infection, recent surgery, or major injury. Acute inflammation can temporarily spike hs-CRP and fibrinogen, skewing your baseline results.
More Details
What is the purpose of this test?
This panel evaluates systemic inflammation and cardiometabolic risk in a single blood draw. By measuring hs-CRP, A1c, Lp(a), homocysteine, and insulin, together, it captures inflammatory, thrombotic, and metabolic signals linked to cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and some autoimmune or pancreatic conditions.
Who would benefit from this test?
Adults with cardiovascular risk factors (family history, obesity, hypertension), those managing or monitoring diabetes, and people with chronic inflammatory symptoms are strong candidates. It is also valuable for anyone pursuing preventive health strategies who wants objective, trackable data to review with their clinician.
When should I order this test?
Consider ordering if you have symptoms of inflammation — joint pain, swelling, digestive issues, or recurrent fevers — or known risk factors for heart disease or type 2 diabetes. It is also appropriate when a clinician has suggested monitoring your inflammatory or cardiometabolic markers over time (Walk-In Lab).
How do I interpret the results?
Each biomarker comes with a reference range. Higher-risk values — such as elevated hs-CRP, high Lp(a), or A1c in the prediabetes or diabetes range — signal increased risk and warrant clinical follow-up. No single value is interpreted in isolation; patterns matter.
Below 5.7%
- What it means: Normal blood sugar
- Typical action: Maintain healthy lifestyle; retest as scheduled
5.7% – 6.4%
- What it means: Prediabetes range
- Typical action: Lifestyle changes; discuss monitoring frequency with your doctor
6.5% or above
- What it means: Diabetes range
- Typical action: Prompt follow-up with your physician; further testing and care plan likely needed
Fast fact: Even a modest A1c reduction from lifestyle changes can meaningfully lower your long-term risk of cardiovascular complications.
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.
Pre-test preparation
Fast for 8–12 hours before your draw (water is allowed) to minimize variability in insulin and metabolic markers. Do not stop any prescribed medication without your doctor's approval. Avoid testing during or immediately after an acute illness, surgery, or major injury, as temporary inflammation can distort baseline values (Walk-In Lab).
How often should I get tested?
- Healthy adult, low risk: Annually or as your clinician recommends
- Managing prediabetes or diabetes: Every 3–6 months (per ADA, 2025)
- Active cardiovascular risk management: Every 3–6 months, or per cardiologist guidance
- Monitoring lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, weight loss): Every 3–6 months to track progress
- After a significant clinical event: Per your physician's recommendation
Why early detection matters
About 48% of U.S. adults have some form of cardiovascular disease, and elevated hs-CRP is associated with a roughly 1.5–2× higher risk of major cardiovascular events even after accounting for traditional risk factors. Elevated Lp(a) — present in ~20% of people globally — is a genetically driven, independent risk factor for premature atherosclerosis that standard cholesterol panels often miss. Catching these markers early gives you and your clinician time to act before a cardiac event occurs.
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