Basic Health Profile
What is Tested?
Core health markers:
Complete blood count (CBC) -A CBC measures multiple components of your blood to help identify bleeding disorders or infections and to evaluate abnormal levels of specific blood components, such as low levels of red blood cells, which transport oxygen to body cells and tissues (anemia) and high levels of abnormal white blood cells that crowd out red blood cells and platelets (leukemia).
Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP)-A CMP (also known as a Chem 14) is a broad screening tool that assesses 14 different substances to evaluate sugar (glucose) levels, kidney function, liver function, and electrolyte imbalance. This panel of tests is often used by healthcare professionals to detect and monitor various abnormalities, including nutrient balance, diabetes, and kidney and liver disease.
Cholesterol panel-A cholesterol panel measures fatty substances used as energy by the body, including cholesterol and triglycerides. Abnormally high levels can build up in the blood and increase your risk for heart disease or stroke. This panel of tests measures total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and triglycerides.
Urinalysis-A urinalysis, also called a urine panel, consists of a series of tests used to evaluate the visual, chemical, and microscopic features of urine. It can help identify signs of kidney or urinary tract conditions, including markers associated with infection, inflammation, or abnormal substances in the urine. Urinalysis may also be used as part of the evaluation for conditions such as kidney disease, diabetes, and liver disease.
Nutrition & hydration/electrolyte balance markers:
Calcium-As part of your CMP, calcium is measured. Calcium is one of the most abundant minerals in the human body and plays a key role in multiple bodily functions. Most of the calcium in your body is stored in your bones, with only 1% circulating in your bloodstream. Calcium is required for strong bones and teeth and proper nerve, muscle, and heart function.
Sodium-As part of your CMP, sodium is measured. Sodium is a vital mineral in the body. It is carefully regulated by the kidneys and plays an important role in the body's water balance. Sodium is an electrolyte, which means it is a mineral with an electrical charge. Electrolytes affect how much water is in your body and how your muscles work. During exercise, sodium is the major electrolyte lost through sweat and the most important one to replace after exercise. Because sodium is essential for muscle and nerve function and hydration, it is critical to monitor and manage sodium levels in the body. Out-of-range levels may decrease muscle power and motor control during performance or cause muscle cramping.
Potassium-As part of your CMP, potassium is measured. Potassium is an electrolyte that is also one of the body's most important minerals. It helps to regulate water balance, blood pressure, and heart rate. Potassium is also necessary for muscle contraction and nerve function. Monitoring and regulating potassium levels in the body is critically important, as potassium is essential to muscle and nerve function and hydration. Out-of-range levels may decrease muscle power and motor control during performance or lead to muscle cramping.
Chloride-As part of your CMP, chloride is measured. Chloride is an electrolyte that helps to balance fluids inside and outside of your body's cells. Chloride plays an essential role in metabolism and is instrumental in maintaining proper blood volume, blood pressure, hydration fluid balance, muscle response, and acid/base balance. Blood chloride can be elevated when the body loses excessive amounts of sodium- chloride in the body through high rates of fluid loss. If the body is inadequately hydrated, the athlete may not be able to perform optimally.
Female includes a TSH:TSH helps control how much thyroid hormone your body produces.
High TSH levels may indicate an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)
Low TSH levels may indicate an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism)
TSH is often the first marker used to assess thyroid function and is commonly tracked over time in people with known thyroid conditions. If test results identify abnormal TSH levels, free thyroxine (T4) blood levels will be tested using your submitted sample at no additional cost to you to provide information needed to help your healthcare provider diagnose hypothyroidism.
Male includes a PSA:The prostate is a part of the male reproductive system and urinary system. The prostate's main role is to produce seminal fluid that helps carry semen during ejaculation. PSA is a protein produced in the prostate by both cancerous and noncancerous cells. The PSA test measures the levels of PSA in the blood and is often used to screen for prostate cancer in men without symptoms.
Please note: The PSA screening by itself cannot tell you if you have prostate cancer, but it can tell your provider whether more testing is needed. PSA levels may also be high if you have a noncancerous condition like an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia) or inflammation of the prostate (prostatitis). This test can help identify these problems so you can make informed decisions about your health.