Wellness #2 Essential Blood Test Panel

What is the purpose of this test?

The Wellness #2 Essential Blood Test Panel is a comprehensive screening tool designed to assess your overall health and detect early signs of common health conditions. This blood test panel provides essential insights into how well major organs, such as the liver, kidneys, heart, and thyroid, are functioning. It also helps identify nutritional imbalances, infections, and other underlying medical concerns that may not show symptoms right away.

This preventive health screening is especially useful for establishing a health baseline, managing chronic conditions, or preparing for an annual checkup. By combining multiple vital tests into one panel, it offers a broad view of your metabolic function, blood cell health, thyroid activity, and cholesterol levels, making it a valuable tool for both patients and healthcare providers to track progress, monitor treatment plans, and catch problems early.

The Wellness #2 Essential Blood Test Panel includes:

• Complete Metabolic Panel (CMP-14) with eGFR: Evaluates kidney and liver function, blood sugar, electrolytes, and proteins to detect metabolic imbalances. The eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate) helps assess how well your kidneys are filtering waste.
• Lipid Panel with Total Cholesterol: HDL Ratio: Measures total cholesterol, HDL ("good"), LDL ("bad"), and triglycerides to assess cardiovascular health. The Total Cholesterol to HDL Ratio provides additional insight into your risk for heart disease or stroke.
• Thyroid Panel with Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH): Assesses thyroid function, which helps regulate metabolism, energy, and mood. Abnormal TSH levels may indicate underactive (hypothyroidism) or overactive (hyperthyroidism) thyroid function.
• Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Differential and Platelets: Examines red and white blood cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and platelets to help detect anemia, infection, inflammation, or blood-related conditions.
• Uric Acid: Helps detect gout and may be used to monitor kidney function or evaluate certain health conditions or medications.
• Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT): A liver enzyme used to assess liver function and detect bile duct issues or the effects of alcohol and certain medications.
• Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD): An enzyme that can indicate tissue damage or disease involving the liver, heart, kidneys, or muscles.
• Iron, Total: Measures the amount of iron in your blood, important for producing healthy red blood cells. Abnormal levels can signal iron deficiency or overload.
• Phosphate (Phosphorus): Assesses phosphorus levels, which are important for healthy bones, teeth, muscles, and nerve function. Abnormal levels may indicate kidney issues, hormonal imbalances, or nutritional deficiencies.

Who should get this test?

• Adults seeking a routine wellness check-up
• Individuals managing chronic illnesses like diabetes or hypertension
• Patients monitoring kidney, liver, or thyroid function
• People with a family history of heart disease or metabolic conditions
• Those experiencing symptoms like fatigue, weight changes, or frequent infections
• Anyone wanting to establish a baseline for future health monitoring

When should I order the Wellness #2 Essential Blood Test Panel?

Individuals may consider ordering this test if they have symptoms that could be related to issues with metabolism, organ function, blood health, cholesterol, or thyroid imbalance.

Symptoms to consider:

• Ongoing fatigue or low energy
• Sudden or unexplained weight gain or weight loss
• Frequent headaches or mood changes
• Dry skin, hair thinning, or sensitivity to cold
• Changes in appetite, digestion, or bowel habits
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes (possible liver issues)
• Muscle cramps, weakness, or irregular heartbeat
• Swelling in the legs, hands, or face
• Unusual bruising or frequent infections

If you are experiencing these symptoms or simply want a full picture of your overall health, the Wellness #2 Essential Blood Test Panel can provide valuable information to help guide health decisions and support early detection of potential issues.