Quick Facts
- Sample: Blood
- Fasting: 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.
- Turnaround: 2–4 business days. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.
What's Included
Lipid Panel Blood Test 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)
Blood Sugar
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)
Uric Acid
- Uric Acid: A waste product formed during the breakdown of purines, substances found naturally in the body and certain foods. Helps assess kidney function and evaluate conditions such as gout and kidney stones.
Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)
Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH): An enzyme found in many tissues, including the liver, heart, muscles, kidneys, and blood cells, that helps convert sugars into energy.
Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT)
Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT): An enzyme found mainly in the liver and bile ducts that helps metabolize certain substances. Elevated levels may indicate liver damage, bile duct disorders, or other conditions affecting liver function.
Thyroid Panel with TSH
- TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone): Produced by the pituitary gland, this hormone helps the thyroid create T4 and T3.
- T4 (Thyroxine), Total: A hormone made by the thyroid that helps maintain metabolism and other body functions.
- T3 Uptake: Evaluates the number of blood proteins that carry thyroid hormones throughout the body.
- Free T4 Index (T7): A calculated value comparing the amount of unbound (free) T4 to T4 bound to proteins in the blood.
Ferritin
Benefits
- Evaluates 56 biomarkers across seven key health areas in one draw.
- Assesses your cardiovascular risk through a full lipid profile.
- Evaluates your liver and kidney function with the complete CMP-14.
- Measures your thyroid hormones and TSH for a thorough thyroid assessment.
- Checks your ferritin to help identify iron deficiency or overload.
- Includes a CBC with differential to evaluate your blood cell and immune health.
Who Is This Test For?
- You want a broad overview of your overall health in a single panel.
- You have a personal or family history of heart disease, thyroid conditions, or liver concerns.
- You are monitoring your cholesterol, blood sugar, or kidney function over time.
- You are experiencing unexplained fatigue, weight changes, or other general symptoms.
- You are following up on previously abnormal lab results and want a comprehensive re-evaluation.
- You are seeking a proactive, preventive health screening.
How It Works
- Order Your Test Online
- Visit a Local Lab
- Get Results Online
FAQ
1. What is the purpose of this panel?
This comprehensive panel provides a broad overview of your health from a single blood draw. It includes a full lipid profile, CMP-14, CBC with differential and platelets, thyroid testing with TSH, Free T3, and Free T4, ferritin, uric acid, LDH, and GGT. Together, these tests provide information related to cardiovascular risk, organ function, blood cell health, thyroid status, iron stores, metabolic health, and liver health.
2. When might I consider ordering this panel?
You may consider this panel as part of an annual wellness checkup, to follow up on previously flagged results, or to track multiple health markers over time. It may be especially relevant if you have a personal or family history of cardiovascular disease, thyroid conditions, liver or kidney concerns, or anemia. Discuss timing with your healthcare provider if you are monitoring a specific condition.
3. Do I need to fast or prepare before this test?
Maintain a stable diet for 2–3 weeks before collection. Fast for 12–14 hours before your blood draw and stop taking biotin at least 72 hours beforehand. Collection should not occur during or after heparin administration.
4. How quickly will I get results?
Results are typically available in 2–4 business days. Weather, holidays, or laboratory delays may extend this timeframe.
5. How do I interpret the results?
This panel includes 56 biomarkers across multiple organ systems. A single result outside the reference range does not tell the full story; patterns among related markers may provide more useful context. For example, ALT, AST, and GGT can be reviewed together for liver health, while TSH, Free T3, and Free T4 can be considered together for thyroid function.
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 outside the expected range?
Share your results with a qualified healthcare provider. They can review them alongside your health history and determine whether further evaluation is appropriate.
7. How often should I get tested?
For general wellness, this panel may be used annually or as part of routine preventive care. If you are monitoring a specific condition or following up on abnormal results, follow your healthcare provider’s guidance on retesting.
Pre-test preparation
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.
