Wellness #2 Essential Blood Test Panel plus T3 Free and T4 Free

What is the purpose of this test?

The Wellness #2 Essential Blood Test Panel Plus T3 Free and T4 Free is designed to provide a comprehensive view of your overall health by measuring a variety of important factors. This test includes a Complete Metabolic Panel (CMP-14), Lipid Panel, Thyroid Panel, Complete Blood Count (CBC), Kidney and Liver Panels, and more to evaluate your body’s vital functions, such as heart health, kidney and liver function, blood sugar levels, and thyroid health.

By assessing key health markers, this panel helps detect any imbalances or issues that could be affecting your well-being, even before symptoms appear. It also includes T3 Free and T4 Free, which are specific thyroid hormones that help monitor thyroid function, providing a more detailed look at how your thyroid is working and whether it's contributing to fatigue, weight changes, or other symptoms.

The Wellness #2 Essential Blood Test Panel Plus T3 Free and T4 Free includes:

• Complete Metabolic Panel (CMP-14) with eGFR: A set of tests that measures glucose, protein levels, kidney function, and electrolyte balance to provide an overview of your metabolic health.
  • Glucose - Blood sugar level, the most direct test to screen for diabetes and also used in diabetes management.
  •  Kidney Profile
    • Bun or Urea Nitrogen (BUN) - An indicator of kidney function.  
    • Creatinine, Serum - An indicator of kidney function.  
    • Bun/Creatinine Ratio - Calculated by dividing BUN by creatinine. This ratio can suggest conditions including dehydration or intestinal bleeding.
    • Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) - Measures kidney function to determine kidney disease stage and detect early kidney damage.
  •  Liver Panel
    • Protein, Total - Assists in determining liver and kidney function and nutritional health.
    • Albumin Serum - One of the major proteins essential for the healthy function of the liver and kidney. 
    • Globulin, Total - One of the major proteins that assist the blood to clot properly and also comprises infection-fighting antibodies. 
    • Albumin/Globulin Ratio - Calculated by dividing albumin by globulin. When paired with other test results, this ratio can assist in diagnosing various liver problems. 
    • Bilirubin, Total - Aids in detecting hepatitis, sickle cell, anemia, cirrhosis, alcohol, and drug abuse. High concentrations may result in jaundice.
    • Alkaline Phosphatase - A protein vital in detecting bone disorders and liver disease.
    • Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST or SGOT) - An enzyme helpful in evaluating liver function. An elevated level is an indication of hepatitis. 
    • Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT or SGPT) - An enzyme helpful in identifying liver damage. Abnormalities may represent liver disease.
  •  Fluids & Electrolytes
    • Sodium - One of the major salts in body fluid. Sodium is important in water balance and the electrical activity of nerves and muscles.
    • Potassium - Helps to control the nerves and muscles.
    • Chloride - Similar to sodium, it helps to maintain the body's electrolyte balance.
    • Carbon Dioxide, Total - Used to help detect, evaluate, and monitor electrolyte imbalances.
    • Calcium - A mineral essential for developing and maintaining healthy bones and teeth. It is also important for the normal function of muscles, nerves, and blood clotting.
• Lipid Panel with Total Cholesterol: HDL Ratio: Measures levels of cholesterol (LDL, HDL, and total) to help assess your risk for heart disease.
  • 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.
  • VLDL Cholesterol - (VLDL included in LabCorp Only) contains the highest amount of triglycerides. VLDL is a type of "bad cholesterol" because it helps cholesterol build up on the walls of arteries.
  • 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.
  • 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.
• Thyroid Panel with Thyroid-stimulating Hormone (TSH): Assesses thyroid function to help detect thyroid imbalances that can cause symptoms like fatigue, weight changes, or mood shifts.
• Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Differential and Platelets: A test that measures your blood cells, helping identify anemia, infections, and blood disorders.
  • White Blood Cells (WBC) - The body's primary defense against disease and helps to fight infection.
  • Red Blood Cells (RBC) - Responsible for carrying oxygen and carbon dioxide away from all cells. Iron deficiency will lower the RBC count.
  • Hemoglobin - A chemical compound inside red cells that transports oxygen through the bloodstream to all body cells. Hemoglobin gives the red color to blood.
  • Hematocrit - Measures the amount of space red blood cells take up in the blood. It is reported as a percentage.
  • Neutrophils: Neutrophils are the most common type of white blood cells and are created by the bone marrow to combat a wide range of inflammatory and infectious diseases.
  • Lymphocytes: B-cells and T-cells are lymphocytes that fight bacteria and other pathogens in the blood. They are primarily found in the lymph system.
  • Monocytes: Working alongside neutrophils, monocytes play a vital role in fighting infections and other diseases and clearing away dead or damaged cells.
  • Eosinophils: White blood cells called eosinophils become activated in response to allergies and certain infections.
  • Basophils: Basophils play a role in detecting infections early on, as well as aiding in wound healing and reacting to allergic responses.
  • Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH): The average hemoglobin concentration within a red blood cell.
  • Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC): The average hemoglobin concentration percentage within a red blood cell.
  • Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV): The average size of red blood cells.
  • Platelets: Blood cell particles associated with the forming of blood clots.
  • Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW): Measures the amount of red blood cell variation in volume and size.
  • Absolute Neutrophils: The absolute neutrophil count measures the number of neutrophils in your blood. Normal range is 2,500-7,000 per microliter. Counts outside this range indicate a possible condition.
  • Absolute Lymphocytes: To calculate your absolute lymphocyte count, multiply your white blood cell count by the percentage of lymphocytes. This gives you the number of lymphocytes as an absolute number.
  • Absolute Monocytes: The absolute monocyte count indicates the number of monocytes in the blood, helping to identify if the count is normal, high, or low.
  • Absolute Eosinophils: Absolute eosinophil count measures the number of eosinophils in blood by multiplying the percentage of eosinophils in a complete blood count with the total number of white blood cells in the same count.
  • Absolute Basophils: Absolute basophil count is calculated by multiplying the percentage of basophils by the total number of white blood cells in a blood sample.
• Mineral and Bone Panel: Tests for vital minerals, such as calcium and magnesium, that are crucial for bone health and muscle function.
• T3 Free and T4 Free: Measures the unbound (active) thyroid hormones, helping to assess thyroid function more accurately.

Who should get this test?

• Individuals wanting a comprehensive health check-up.
• Those with a family history of heart disease, diabetes, or thyroid conditions.
• People who experience unexplained weight changes, fatigue, or mood swings.
• Individuals looking to monitor kidney, liver, and metabolic health.
• Those who want to track their cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

Benefits of the Wellness #2 Essential Blood Test Panel Plus T3 Free and T4 Free:

1. Comprehensive health evaluation – Offers a broad range of tests to monitor key areas like heart health, liver and kidney function, and thyroid health.
2. Thyroid-specific analysis – Includes T3 Free and T4 Free to provide more accurate insights into thyroid function and help detect thyroid-related issues.
3. Early detection of health issues – Identifies potential problems before symptoms arise, allowing for early intervention.
4. Personalized health insights – Helps you understand your body’s unique needs and potential risks, enabling better health management.
5. Convenient and non-invasive – Offers an easy blood test to gather valuable information without the need for extensive procedures.