Quick Facts
- Sample: Blood
- Fasting: Maintain a stable diet for 2-3 weeks before collection, fast for 12-14 hours prior, and stop biotin 72 hours before collection. Collection should not occur during or after heparin administration.
- Turnaround: 2-3 days (may take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays)
What's Included
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Glucose: Measures blood sugar levels, a key marker used to evaluate diabetes.
- Uric Acid: Measures uric acid produced from normal cell breakdown and diet.
Kidney Profile
- Creatinine, Serum: An indicator of kidney function.
BUN/Creatinine Ratio: A calculated ratio used as part of your kidney function assessment. - eGFR (Glomerular Filtration Rate): Assesses the filtering capacity of your kidneys.
Liver Panel
- Protein, Total: Reflects overall nutritional status along with albumin.
- Albumin, Serum: A major blood protein reflecting general nutritional status.
- Globulin, Total: A group of proteins that includes infection-fighting antibodies.
- Albumin/Globulin Ratio: A calculated ratio comparing albumin to globulin levels.
- Bilirubin, Total: Related to liver function; high levels may indicate jaundice.
- Alkaline Phosphatase: A protein used to assess bone and liver function.
- AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase): An enzyme found in the liver, heart, and muscle tissue.
- ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase): An enzyme found primarily in the liver.
- GGT (Gamma-glutamyl Transferase): Helps assess liver and bile duct health.
Fluids & Electrolytes
- Sodium: Supports the body's water balance and nerve and muscle activity.
- Potassium: Helps regulate nerve and muscle function.
- Chloride: Helps maintain the body's electrolyte balance.
- Carbon Dioxide, Total: Used to help evaluate electrolyte balance.
Lipid Panel (with Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio)
- Cholesterol, Total: Measures overall cholesterol level in the blood.
- Triglycerides: Measures fat in the blood used for cellular energy.
- HDL Cholesterol: Often called "good" cholesterol; helps clear cholesterol from cells.
- LDL Cholesterol: Often called "bad" cholesterol; may contribute to artery buildup.
- Non-HDL Cholesterol: An additional cholesterol marker included in this lipid panel.
- Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio: A calculated ratio used to help assess cardiovascular risk.
Mineral and Bone
- Iron, Total: Assesses iron levels in the blood.
- Calcium: Assesses calcium levels, relevant to bone and overall health.
- Phosphorus: Assesses phosphorus levels in the blood.
Thyroid Function
- Triiodothyronine (T3), Free: Measures the active, unbound form of T3, useful in evaluating thyroid hormone activity.
- Thyroxine (T4) Free (Direct): Measures the active, unbound form of T4, considered a reliable reflection of thyroid hormone function.
Additional Biomarker
- Lactic Acid Dehydrogenase (LD): An additional enzyme marker included in this panel's biomarker profile.
Benefits
- Evaluates metabolic, liver, kidney, and electrolyte health in one panel.
- Includes a full lipid panel with calculated cardiovascular risk ratio.
- Checks mineral and bone-related markers like calcium and iron.
- Includes free T3 and free T4 to help assess thyroid hormone activity.
- Convenient results available online within days.
Who Is This Test For?
- Individuals wanting a broad overview of their metabolic health.
- People interested in monitoring cholesterol and lipid-related markers.
- Individuals wanting insight into liver- and kidney-related markers.
- Anyone wanting to check free T3 and free T4 thyroid hormone levels.
- People wanting a general wellness snapshot across multiple body systems.
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 offers a broad look at your overall health by combining several biomarker categories, including metabolic markers, kidney- and liver-related markers, electrolytes, a lipid panel, mineral and bone markers, and free T3 and free T4 thyroid hormone levels. Together, these markers help paint a picture of how several body systems may be functioning. This panel does not diagnose any specific condition on its own.
2. Who would benefit from this test?
This test may benefit individuals who want a general overview of their metabolic, liver, kidney, lipid, and thyroid-related health. It's also useful for anyone interested in tracking cholesterol levels, mineral markers like calcium and iron, or free T3 and free T4 thyroid hormone activity as part of a broader wellness check.
3. When should I order this panel?
You might consider this panel if you're interested in a general wellness check across several body systems, want to keep an eye on cholesterol and metabolic markers, or want a snapshot of your thyroid hormone activity alongside other common health markers. This panel is not intended to diagnose a specific condition.
4. Do I need to fast before this test?
Yes. You should maintain a stable diet for 2-3 weeks before your blood collection and fast for 12-14 hours prior to testing. You should also stop biotin supplements 72 hours before collection, and collection should not occur during or after heparin administration.
5. How quickly will I get results?
Results are typically available in 2-3 days, though this may take longer based on weather, holidays, or lab delays.
6. How do I interpret the results?
Your results reflect a range of markers across metabolic, liver, kidney, lipid, mineral, and thyroid categories. Looking at the pattern across these biomarkers, rather than any single value, often gives a clearer picture of your overall health. Be sure to discuss your full results with your 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.
7. What should I do if my results are abnormal?
If any of your results fall outside expected ranges, follow up with your doctor or healthcare provider. They can help interpret your results in the context of your health history and determine if further testing or follow-up is appropriate.
8. How often should I get tested?
There is no set schedule for repeating this panel. How often you're tested should be determined as directed by your healthcare provider, based on your individual health and wellness goals.
9. Why early detection matters
Reviewing markers across your metabolic, liver, kidney, lipid, mineral, and thyroid health may support earlier awareness of changes in these systems over time. This panel can be a useful part of an ongoing wellness routine when used alongside guidance from your healthcare provider.
Pre-test preparation
Patient should maintain a stable diet for 2-3 weeks before blood collection and fast for 12-14 hours prior. Stop biotin 72 hours before collection. Collection should not occur during or after administration of heparin.
Do not stop prescribed medication unless instructed by your healthcare provider.
