CBC + Differential + Platelets Test
The complete blood count (CBC) test is one of the most common tests ordered. A CBC test can help indicate infections, anemia, and vitamin B12 deficiency.
Many people use this CBC test panel to monitor abnormal results.
What’s Being Tested:
- number of white blood cells (WBC)
- number of red blood cells (RBC)
- hemoglobin content (Hgb)
- hematocrit (Hct)
- mean corpuscular volume (MCV)
- mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH)
- mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC)
- platelet count and volume
- White Blood Cell Differential
- Neutrophils
- Lymphocytes
- Monocytes
- Eosinophils
- Basophils
Fasting Requirements: No
Specimen: Blood (Draw Location | How It Works | FAQs)
Turnaround Time: 3-5 Business Days Important Notes:
- This test cannot be collected in NY, NJ, MA, and RI. Contact us with questions.
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP14)
What’s Being Tested:
- Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT)
- Albumin:Globulin (A:G) ratio
- Albumin
- Alkaline Phosphatase
- Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST/SGOT)
- Bilirubin
- BUN
- BUN: creatinine ratio
- eGFR
- Calcium
- Carbon dioxide
- Chloride
- Creatinine
- Globulin
- Glucose
- Potassium
- Protein
- Sodium
Fasting: Yes. 10-12 hours. Specimen Type: Blood (Draw Location | How It Works | FAQs) Important Notes:
- This test cannot be collected in NY, NJ, MA, and RI. Contact us with questions.
Basic Cholesterol Blood Work What’s Being Tested:
- Total Cholesterol
- HDL
- LDL
- Triglycerides
- HDL Ratio
Fasting: Yes. 10-12 hours Specimen Type: Blood (Draw Location | How It Works | FAQs) Turnaround time: 3-5 Business Days Important Notes:
- This test cannot be collected in NY, NJ, MA, and RI. Contact us with questions.
Vitamin D Test | STTM
Vitamin D Deficiency As much as 80% of the population in the United States is estimated to have low vitamin D levels. Emerging studies show that low vitamin D is associated with an increased cause of death from ALL causes1. Low vitamin D is also associated with autoimmune diseases and overall immune health. Recommended add-on test: 1,25 Vitamin D (active form) Vitamin D Deficiency Causes In a society that has almost every vitamin D type food available and abundant sunshine, many are left wondering, “Why are my vitamin D levels low”? The 7 most common causes for low vitamin D levels are:
- Misuse/overuse of sunscreen
- A diet high in processed foods
- Inactivity
- Stress
- Smoking
- Obesity
- Thyroid issues
Why Get Your Vitamin D Levels Checked? This test will allow you to supplement with the correct dosage of vitamin D. Since you can overdose on vitamin D, it is recommended to be tested once a season in order to adjust supplementation and maintain optimal vitamin D levels. Vitamin D deficiency has been shown in studies to increase the risk of:
- Autoimmune conditions like Multiple Sclerosis and Hashimoto’s
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Increased blood pressure
- Certain cancers
Vitamin D and Breast Cancer Studies show a close correlation between optimal vitamin D and breast cancer. Many of these studies show that optimal vitamin D levels are associated with a 50% decrease in breast cancer risk2. What’s Being Tested:
- Vitamin D (25 HydroxyvitaminD- dietary indicator; inactive form)
- Calcium Serum
Fasting: No Specimen Type: Blood (Draw Location | How It Works | FAQs) Turnaround time: 3-5 Business Days Important Notes:
- This test cannot be collected in NY, NJ, MA, and RI. Contact us with questions.
1Dobnig H, et al. Independent association of low serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D with all cause mortality. Archives of Internal Medicine. 2008 Jun 23:168:1340-1349.
2Vitamin D and prevention of breast cancer: Pooled analysis. The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Volume 103, Issues 3-5, March 2007, Pages 708-711
Hemoglobin A1C Test
Monitor blood sugar with HbA1C The hemoglobin A1C test (also known as HbA1C) is used to show the long-term changes in blood sugar. When blood sugar is elevated over a long period of time, a sugary coating called glycosylated hemoglobin develops over the surface of the red blood cell. As more of the oxygen-carrying hemoglobin is coated, it can decrease the cell’s ability to transport oxygen. Hemoglobin A1C can be used to monitor blood sugar therapy. As daily blood sugar improves and stabilizes, Hemoglobin A1C levels should improve also. How Often Should My Hemoglobin A1C Levels Be Tested? The lifespan of red blood cells is approximately 120 days, therefore, it has been recommended to retest Hemoglobin A1C every 2-3 months. What’s being tested:
- Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C)
Fasting: No Specimen Type: Blood (Draw Location | How It Works | FAQs) Turnaround time: 3-5 Business days Important Notes:
- This test cannot be collected in NY, NJ, MA, and RI. Contact us with questions.
STTM Thyroid Antibodies Panel
Test for Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO) and Thyroglobulin Antibodies (TGA)
| Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism is affecting people from all age groups at an alarming rate. As antibodies attack the thyroid gland over time, you may first develop overactive thyroid symptoms followed by low thyroid symptoms such as weight gain, fatigue, hair loss, constipation, slow metabolism, swelling, increased sensitivity to cold, and non-psychological depression.
Symptom fluctuation, a medicine cabinet full of medication and supplements, and doctors not being able to correctly diagnose you are signs that you may have an autoimmune condition. Even though Hashimoto’s disease constitutes over 80% of all hypothyroid cases, it is often missed. Many times traditional laboratory tests such as Thyroid Simulating Hormone (TSH), T4, and T3 will be normal in cases of Hashimoto’s. Have this test run if you suspect Hashimoto’s or you have been previously diagnosed with hypothyroidism and theses tests were not run. These two sets of antibodies (Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO) and Thyroglobulin (TGB) antibodies) are used to diagnose Hashimoto’s. Since these antibodies fluctuate over time, one should consider TH1/TH2 and CD4/CD8 ratio tests to monitor their treatment plan. These tests gives detailed information about the health of your immune system. |
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What’s Being Tested:
- Anti-thyroglobulin antibodies (TGA)
- Anti-thyroid peroxidase antibodies (TPO)
Note:
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Since auto-antibodies tend to flutuate, it is important to retest once (1) per week for three (3) weeks if results are initially negative.
Fasting: No
Specimen: Blood (Draw Location | How It Works | FAQs)
Turnaround Time: 6 Business Days
Basic Thyroid Test
| Proper thyroid function is essential for optimal health. You can use this thyroid blood test to screen for an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) or an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). |
What’s Being Tested:
- Total T4
- T3 Uptake
- Free Thyroxine Index (T4)(FTI)
- Thyroid Simulating Hormone (TSH)
- Also, see our Complete Thyroid Panel
Fasting: No Specimen Type: Blood (Draw Location | How It Works | FAQs) Important Notes:
- This test cannot be collected in NY, NJ, MA, and RI. Contact us with questions.
