Elite Health Profile

This profile offers key lab tests that may help identify risk or the presence of common medical conditions—including high cholesterol, heart disease, kidney or liver disease, blood disorders, hormone imbalances, diabetes or metabolic issues, thyroid issues, nutritional deficiencies, and other health conditions. It also includes biometrics and a personalized health score, allowing you to track your wellness over time.

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. 

Metabolism & blood sugar processing markers:

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)-The HbA1c test is used to measure your average blood sugar levels over the past 3 months. Healthcare professionals use this test to determine disease states such as prediabetes or type 2 diabetes or to help you monitor your levels if you have diabetes. An elevated HbA1c level means that your blood sugar levels have been high over the past 3 months. The HbA1c test reports your blood sugar levels as a percentage.

Insulin, Free-Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas that helps control blood sugar levels by transporting glucose and fatty acids to muscle, fat, and liver cells. If the cells do not respond to the insulin, then the glucose stays in the blood and blood sugar levels remain high. This is referred to as insulin resistance, which can lead to prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, obesity, CVD, metabolic syndrome, or other conditions.

Glucose-As part of the CMP, your blood glucose is measured. This is the primary sugar found in your bloodstream. The sugar mainly comes from the food you eat and supplies energy to all cells in the body. High glucose levels may increase the risk of diabetes and associated disorders, such as heart disease.

Heart & inflammation markers:

High-sensitivity CRP test-C-reactive protein found in the bloodstream increases in response to inflammation, infection, and following a heart attack, surgery, or trauma. The hs-CRP is more sensitive than a CRP test and accurately detects low but persistent levels of inflammation, which may be associated with developing cardiovascular disease (CVD). A persistently low level of inflammation may be a sign of atherosclerosis, the narrowing of blood vessels caused by the buildup of cholesterol and other lipids, which is frequently associated with CVD.

Apolipoprotein B-Apolipoprotein B (ApoB) carries LDL cholesterol and other potentially harmful lipid particles around the body. It includes all cholesterol particles that can form plaque in your arteries and lead to cardiovascular disease. Levels of ApoB can indicate a risk of cardiovascular disease, even if traditional LDL cholesterol levels are normal.

Nutrition & hydration/electrolyte balance markers:

Vitamin D-The vitamin D test measures the level of vitamin D in your blood to regulate calcium and phosphorus, which are essential nutrients to promote bone and cellular health. An adequate level of this vitamin is necessary for immune function, heart and blood vessel health, insulin regulation, and mood. Abnormal levels of vitamin D can indicate bone disease, nutrition disorders, or other metabolic complications.

Ferritin-Measures the amount of ferritin in the blood, a protein in the blood that contains iron, and helps you understand how much iron your body is storing.

Vitamin B9 (Folate)-Folate, also known as vitamin B9, is necessary for red and white blood cell development; tissue growth; cell function; the breakdown, usage, and creation of proteins; and the production of DNA. This vitamin is essential during pregnancy to help prevent birth defects and congenital disabilities of the brain (anencephaly) and spine (spina bifida). Folate enables the proper growth of fetal tissues and cells. Folate must be supplied by the diet or through supplementation because the body is not able to produce it independently. Folate is naturally found in beans and peas, citrus fruits, leafy green vegetables, and yeast. Folic acid is the manufactured (synthetic) version of folate, which is found in supplements and fortified foods.

Low levels of folate may occur if people do not consume enough folate or the body does not store or absorb enough of the vitamin. People who are deficient in folate may not have any symptoms or may present with symptoms of anemia (a condition in which your body does not have enough healthy red cells to carry oxygen to your body’s tissues) or nerve damage. Early detection is important to prevent irreversible damage over time, especially to the nervous system.

Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)-Vitamin B12 is absorbed in the small intestine and then makes its way to the blood and cells. The body also stores vitamin B12 in the liver for future use. Vitamin B12 is essential in supporting the nervous system, making red blood cells, and creating DNA (the genetic material present in our cells). Vitamin B12 must be supplied by the diet or supplementation because the body is not able to produce it independently. It is naturally found in animal proteins, such as red meat, fish, poultry, eggs, and dairy. Plant foods have no vitamin B12 unless they are fortified.

Low levels of vitamin B12 may occur if you do not consume enough vitamin B12 or the body does not store or absorb enough of the vitamin. People who are deficient in vitamin B12 may or may not have any symptoms of anemia (a condition in which your body does not have enough healthy red cells to carry oxygen to your body's tissues) or nerve damage. Early detection is important to prevent irreversible damage over time, especially to the nervous system.

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.

Hormones & thyroid function markers:

Testosterone-Testosterone is an androgen steroid hormone and the principal male sex hormone, but it is also produced in and important for females. In men, testosterone plays a key role in development of the male reproductive system and promotes secondary sexual characteristics such as facial and chest hair and upper body muscular build. It is primarily secreted from the testes. In women, testosterone is secreted in the ovaries and adrenal glands and helps create estrogen and may help regulate how eggs develop in the ovaries.  

This test measures total testosterone, which represents all biological pools of testosterone, including the free forms, as well as those bound to proteins in the blood. This test will determine whether your total testosterone level is normal, high, or low, based on your sex.

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)-Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels in the blood are measured to evaluate thyroid function, which is critical for regulating weight, energy, body temperature, mood, and overall health. If your TSH levels are abnormally high or low, this may indicate that your thyroid is either underactive (hypothyroidism) or overactive (hyperthyroidism). If test results identify abnormal TSH levels, free thyroxine (T4) blood levels will be evaluated using your submitted sample to provide information needed to accurately diagnose hypothyroidism.

Free T4-T4 (thyroxine) is a thyroid hormone produced by the thyroid gland and is the main form of thyroid hormone in the blood. Free T4 is not bound to proteins and can enter bodily tissue. Measuring free T4 helps to diagnose hypo- and hyperthyroidism and monitor treatment.

Free T3-T3 (triiodothyronine) is a thyroid hormone produced by the thyroid gland. Free T3 is not bound to proteins and can enter bodily tissue. Measuring free T3 helps to diagnose and monitor treatment for hyperthyroidism.