This test is crucial for diagnosing and monitoring diabetes and insulin-secreting tumors. It helps in understanding how the body produces insulin, which is vital for regulating blood sugar levels.
C-Reactive Protein (CRP) - This test measures the level of CRP in your blood to identify inflammation and monitor conditions like bacterial infections, rheumatic fever, arthritis, heart attacks, and cancer. It's also used to check inflammation levels after surgery. However, it's important to note that this test might not pick up small increases in CRP that could indicate a higher risk of heart disease.
This test measures the levels of Vitamin D in the body, which is crucial for bone health. It checks for Vitamin D activity, except in cases of renal disease. Requires lab results of
25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D)
Calcium (serum), available through our lab testing.
Men with symptoms of low testosterone or conditions affecting SHBG levels, such as obesity, diabetes, liver diseases, or thyroid issues, might need this test. It's also relevant for women with signs of excessive male hormones, like severe acne or unusual hair growth, despite having normal total testosterone levels.
OmegaCheck® measures the levels of omega-3 in your blood. Identifying and addressing nutrient deficiencies are important steps toward better health. Your body does not produce omega-3 so you must get them from food or supplements. This may be performed on individuals with hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, hypertension, and/or those high metabolic or cardiovascular risk.
Magnesium measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of hypomagnesemia (abnormally low plasma levels of magnesium) and hypermagnesemia (abnormally high plasma levels of magnesium). Magnesium is decreased in chronic nephritis, acute pancreatitis, and alcoholic cirrhosis. It is increased in acute or chronic renal failure and Addison's Disease.
Iron, TIBC and Ferritin Panel - This serum iron study panel may help diagnose iron deficiency or overload. Because ferritin level can be affected by clinical conditions other than iron disorders, the measurement of transferrin saturation-calculated from serum iron level and total iron binding capacity (TIBC)-in the same serum specimen may facilitate the diagnosis of iron deficiency or overload. Serum ferritin level generally reflects body iron storage and can be used in the diagnosis of iron deficiency and overload. Transferrin saturation is the percentage of iron bound to transferrin. In patients with anemia, ferritin levels are most frequently used to determine whether iron deficiency is the cause. However, as an acute phase protein, ferritin levels can be increased independently of iron status in inflammatory conditions, kidney disease, liver disease, and malignancy. In these clinical scenarios, the combination of ferritin level with other tests, such as transferrin saturation, may aid in the evaluation of iron deficiency.
An elevated concentration of homocysteine is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. When used in conjunction with methylmalonic acid (MMA), these tests are useful to diagnose and monitor vitamin B12 (cobalamin) and folic acid deficiency and are often useful in evaluating macrocytosis (an elevated MCV, an erythrocytic index).
This test is crucial for individuals showing symptoms of G6PD deficiency or those with a family history. It's also important for pregnant women with the deficiency, as it can affect pregnancy outcomes. Ideal for: Clients interested in Methylene Blue IV Infusion Therapy.
Folate, Serum - This test checks the level of folic acid in your body, which is especially important for pregnant women, people who don't eat enough raw fruits and vegetables, those with alcohol dependence, and individuals with damage to their small intestine. Sometimes, low levels of folic acid might be due to not having enough vitamin B<sub>12</sub>, which affects folate levels. Dietary supplements containing biotin may interfere in assay results. For patients supplementing with daily doses of biotin, draw samples at least 8-72 hours following the last biotin supplementation.
Estradiol Test - This test measures the levels of estradiol in the blood, which is crucial for checking ovarian function and tracking follicular development in fertility treatments. Estradiol is key throughout the menstrual cycle. High levels in women can indicate ovarian hyperfunction or be seen in pregnancy and fertility treatments. Low levels might suggest ovarian issues or problems with the hypothalamus-pituitary axis. In men, high estradiol levels can lead to gynecomastia due to increased conversion of androgens.