Typical Comprehensive Labs Explained

CBC (Comprehensive Blood count):

This is a comprehensive blood test to look at overall health, anemia, infection and leukemia.

It looks at Red blood cells, white blood cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit and platelets

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CMP (Comprehensive Metabolic panel)

This is looking at your chemical balances, electrolytes, metabolism and kidney function, liver function, and blood sugar.

Lipid Panel

This is looking at the fats in your body (triglycerides, cholesterol, HDL, LDL.)It's measured to screen for cardiocascular diseases

Thyroid Panel

This is looking at your thyroid, which is involved in numerous functions including; metabolism, mental health, weight management, growth, development, body temperature, digestion and more.

HbA1c

This is looking at your thyroid, which is involved in numerous functions including; metabolism, mental health, weight management, growth, development, body temperature, digestion and more.

Cortisol

Cortisol is your "stress hormone " that affects almost every tissue in your body.

It helps your body: Respond to stress, Reduce inflammation, Regulate blood sugar and metabolism, and control blood pressure.

Testosterone (Free and Total)

Total testosterone test measures free testosterone and testosterone that's attached to proteins.

Free testosterone test measures only the "active" form of testosterone in your body.

Progesterone

Progesterone is one of the two main important hormones for women’s reproductive health. It is important to be properly balanced with estrogen. Progesterone has numerous roles including being our "Relax" hormone, and is involved in regulating cycles and supporting pregnancy, among others. Imbalances can affect weight gain, insomnia, anxiety, PMS, depression and migraines.

Estrogen

Estrogen (Estradiol (E2) is most commonly tested) is an important regulator of reproductive and non-reproductive function in both men and women. It is involved in sexual development, lipid metabolism, bone heatlh, body weight regulation, immunity and cardiovascular health.

SHBG

Sex Hormone Binding Globulin is a protein made in the liver. It binds to sex hormones in your blood. When the SHBG protein binds to sex hormones (specifically estrogen and testosterone), your tissues can't use those hormones. It's important to look at this marker as this could be a reason for symptoms.

DHEA-S (Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate)

DHEA-S is a male sex hormone that is found in both men and women. DHEAS is important for making testosterone and estrogen.

Iron Panel

Iron panel is looking at:

• Serum iron test, which measures the amount of iron in the blood

• Transferrin test, which measures transferrin, a protein that moves iron throughout the body

• Total iron-binding capacity (TIBC), which measures how well iron attaches to transferrin and other proteins in the blood

Ferritin

Ferritin measures how much iron is stored in the body.

Too little ferritin: Not enough iron storage

Too much ferritin: Indicates low grade inflammation

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is important for:

Bones

Teeth

Immune support

Muscles

Nerves

This is one of the most common deficiencies I see in practice.

Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 is important for energy

Low B12 can present as:

Fatigue

Weight loss

Tingling of hands and feet

Arrhythmia