ANA = Analyzes possible autoimmunity, infections, or medication.
CBC = A Complete Blood Count (CBC) is a common blood test that provides important information about the components of your blood, including measurements such as white blood cell count, red blood cell count, hemoglobin concentration, hematocrit, mean corpuscular volume, mean corpuscular hemoglobin, mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration, platelet count, red cell distribution width, and a differential white blood cell count, which collectively help assess overall health. This is the standard blood test a person would get in the doctor’s office or hospital.
CMP = A Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) is a blood test that provides comprehensive information about various markers including glucose, electrolytes (such as sodium, potassium, and chloride), kidney function (such as blood urea nitrogen and creatinine), liver function (such as albumin, total protein, bilirubin, and liver enzymes), and calcium levels, aiding in the diagnosis of medical conditions related to metabolism, and monitoring of organ function and treatment effects.
hs-CRP = High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) is a blood test that measures low levels of C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation, which is used to assess the risk of cardiovascular disease and to monitor inflammation in various conditions.
Vitamin D = A Vitamin D blood test measures the level of vitamin D in the blood.
Ferritin = A ferritin blood test measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron, in the blood, helping to assess iron levels in the body – iron deficiency or iron overload.
Homocysteine = A homocysteine blood test measures the level of homocysteine, an amino acid, in the blood, aiding in the assessment of cardiovascular health and the diagnosis of conditions such as vitamin B12 or folate deficiency, methylation disorders, and increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Iron, Total and Iron Binding Capacity = A total iron and total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) blood test measures the levels of iron in the blood and the capacity of transferrin, a protein that carries iron in the bloodstream. This test helps assess iron status, diagnose iron deficiency or iron overload disorders and differentiate between various types of anemia.
Lipid Panel, Standard = A standard lipid panel is a blood test that measures various types of lipids (fats) and cholesterol in the blood, including total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and triglycerides. This test helps assess cardiovascular health, determine the risk of heart disease, etc.
T3, Free = A free triiodothyronine (T3) blood test measures the concentration of unbound or free T3 hormone in the blood, which plays a crucial role in regulating metabolism, energy production, and thyroid function.
T4, Free = A free thyroxine (T4) blood test measures the concentration of unbound or free T4 hormone in the blood, which is essential for regulating metabolism, growth, and energy production in the body.
Thyroglobulin Antibodies = This test helps diagnose autoimmune thyroid disorders such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis and Graves' disease.
Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO) Antibodies = This test helps diagnose autoimmune thyroid diseases such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis and Graves' disease.
TSH = A Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) blood test measures the level of TSH, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland. This test helps assess thyroid function and diagnose thyroid disorders such as hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism and overall thyroid health.
Total Triiodothyronine (T3) = A T3 blood test measures the overall concentration of both bound and unbound T3 hormone in the blood. This test helps assess thyroid function and diagnose hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism.
Total Thyroxine (T4) = A T4 blood test measures the overall concentration of both bound and unbound T4 hormone in the blood. This test helps assess thyroid function and diagnose hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism.
Reverse Triiodothyronine (rT3) = A rT3 blood test measures the concentration of reverse T3, a less active form of triiodothyronine (T3), in the blood. This test helps evaluate thyroid function, particularly in cases of thyroid hormone metabolism abnormalities, chronic illness, or stress states.
T3 Uptake = A T3 Uptake test measures the extent to which proteins in the blood bind to a synthetic form of triiodothyronine (T3). Despite its name, the T3 Uptake test does not directly measure T3 levels but rather reflects the availability of binding sites for thyroid hormones in the blood.
Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) = The LDH blood test measures levels of the enzyme LDH, found in various tissues. It helps diagnose conditions like heart attack, liver disease, and muscle injury, and monitors disease progression.