Kelly Brogan’s Super Panel
Click on the links below to learn more about each test.
Notes:
- For the tests below, you will be emailed a form that you will need to take to a Quest Diagnostics service center.
- The exceptions are the Amino Acids Test and Heavy Metals Screen which are Genova test kits. Here are your draw location options.
- These tests can not be collected in NY, NJ, MD, or RI.
- The exceptions are the Heavy Metals Screen in which the only restricted state is New York.
Complete Blood Count with Differential (CBC)
C-Reactive Protein (hs CRP)
Heavy Metals Screen (Mailed Kit | Draw Locations for this Test)
Hemoglobin A1c
Homocysteine
Magnesium, RBC
Vitamin B12
TSH, Free T3, Free T4
Thyroid Antibodies (TPO and TGA)
Antinuclear Antibody Titer
Vitamin D 25 Hydroxy
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B6
Reverse T3
Fasting Glucose
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: No
Specimen Type: Blood (Draw Location | How It Works | FAQs)
Turnaround time: 5-7 Business Day
C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Blood Test
C-reactive protein (CRP) is used to detect inflammation. Chronic inflammation can lead to heart disease and many other health issues. If CRP is elevated, one should investigate the reasons for the inflammation. Once it is found, you can use this marker to monitor the effectiveness of treatment.
What’s Being Tested:
- C-Reactive Protein (CRP High Sensitivity)
Fasting: No
Specimen Type: Blood (Draw Location | How It Works | FAQs)
Turnaround time: 5-7 Business Days
Mineral and Heavy Metal Blood Test
This heavy metal blood test is used if you suspect recent exposure to dietary, toxic minerals, and toxic metals such as mercury. If you are monitoring chelation therapy (removal of metals from your body), the urine heavy metal test is the most appropriate.
What’s Being Tested:
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- Nutritional Elements
- Chromium
- Copper
- Magnesium
- Manganese
- Potassium
- Selenium
- Vanadium
- Zinc
- Toxic Elements
- Cadmium
- Lead
- Thallium
- Tin
- Toxic Heavy Metals
- Antimony
- Arsenic
- Mercury
- Nutritional Elements
Fasting: No
Specimen: Packed Red Blood Cells, Genova Test Kit (Draw Location | How It Works | FAQs)
Turnaround Time: 7 Business Days
Note:
- This kit cannot be mailed or collected in New York State only.
Hemoglobin A1C Test
Monitor blood sugar with HbA1C
The hemoglobin A1C test (also known as HbA1C) is used to show 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 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: 5-7 Business Days
Homocysteine Test
What’s Being Tested:
- Homocysteine
Fasting: No
Specimen Type: Blood (Draw Location | How It Works | FAQs)
Turnaround time: 5-7 Business Days
Magnesium, RBC
What’s Being Tested:
- Magnesium
Fasting: No
Specimen Type: Blood (Draw Location | How It Works | FAQs)
Turnaround time: 5-7 Business Days
Vitamin B-12 Blood Test
What’s Being Tested:
- Vitamin B12 (Serum)
Fasting: Yes
Specimen Type: Blood (Draw Location | How It Works | FAQs)
Turnaround time: 5-7 Business Days
TSH, Free T3, Free T4 Blood Test
What’s Being Tested:
- TSH 3rd Generation
- Unbound (free) T3
- Unbound (free) T4
Fasting: No
Specimen Type: Blood (Draw Location | How It Works | FAQs)
Turnaround time: 5-7 Business Days
Thyroid Antibodies
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 develop low thyroid symptoms such as weight gain, fatigue, hair loss, constipation, slow metabolism, swelling, increased sensitivity to colds, and 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 Stimulating 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 these 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 give detailed information about the health of your immune system.
What’s Being Tested:
- Anti-thyroglobulin antibodies (TGA)
- Anti-thyroid peroxidase antibodies (TPO)
Notes:
- Since auto-antibodies tend to fluctuate, it is important to retest once (1) per week for three (3) weeks if the results are initially negative.
Fasting: No
Specimen Type: Blood (Draw Location | How It Works | FAQs)
Turnaround time: 5-7 Business Days
ANA Test
The Antinuclear antibodies, or ANA test, is used to determine the presence of autoimmunity. Elevated ANA levels are typically seen in Systemic lupus erythematosus (also known as Lupus or SLE). However, since a large percentage of those with an autoimmune attack on one tissue have attacks on others, ANA should be run in all suspected autoimmune conditions. We have created a test panel to screen for all the most common autoimmune conditions including Lupus. Learn more
What’s Being Tested:
- Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA) Screen with Reflex to Titer and Pattern
Fasting: No
Specimen Type: Blood (Draw Location | How It Works | FAQs)
Turnaround time: 5-7 Business Days
Important Notes:
- If the reflex to titer and pattern is performed, $189 will be billed to you. Please email support@truehealthlabs.com for questions.
Vitamin B-1 (Thiamine), Plasma
What’s Being Tested:
- Vitamin B1
Fasting: No
Specimen Type: Blood (Draw Location | How It Works | FAQs)
Turnaround time: 5-7 Business Days
Vitamin B-6, Plasma
What’s Being Tested:
- Vitamin B-6
Fasting: NoSpecimen Type: Blood (Draw Location | How It Works | FAQs)
Reverse T3 Test
In times of stress, the body may need to conserve energy. Since thyroid hormone acts like our internal thermostat, thyroid hormones may be suppressed in times of stress. One way this is done is by converting the thyroid hormone T4 into an inactive form of the active T3 hormone called reverse T3. This lowers the amount of available active T3 which can lead to hypothyroid-type symptoms. Since it is not standard to check for reverse T3 levels, your lab results may look normal but are still having low thyroid-type symptoms. Instead of identifying the underlying stressor, most are prescribed the standard thyroid replacement hormone.
What’s Being Tested:
- Reverse T3
Fasting: No
Specimen Type: Blood (Draw Location | How It Works | FAQs)
Turnaround time: 5-7 Business Days
Glucose Blood Test
What’s Being Tested:
- Glucose (Serum)
Fasting: Yes
Specimen Type: Blood (Draw Location | How It Works | FAQs)
Turnaround time: 5-7 Business Days
Insulin
What’s Being Tested:
- Insulin
Fasting: Yes
Specimen Type: Blood (Draw Location | How It Works | FAQs)
Turnaround time: 5-7 Business Days
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Reviewed by Jeff Donohue M.D. from Body Logic and Brady Hurst DC, CCCN. Written by True Health Lab’s team of editorial health contributors.
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