What is the purpose of this test?
The Wellness #2 Essential Blood Test Panel plus Urinalysis is a comprehensive screening tool designed to evaluate overall health, detect potential health issues early, and provide insights into key body functions. It assesses various markers related to metabolic health, heart health, thyroid function, blood cell health, and kidney and liver functions, providing a broad overview of essential health indicators.
By examining blood and urine, this panel can help identify imbalances, deficiencies, or signs of disease, even if symptoms aren’t yet present. With routine testing, you can monitor vital health markers over time, enabling better, informed decisions for your wellness and lifestyle adjustments as needed. This test is particularly useful for assessing general wellness, managing chronic conditions, and supporting preventive care.
The Wellness #2 Essential Blood Test Panel plus Urinalysis includes:
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP-14) with eGRF Blood Test:
- Glucose - Blood sugar level, the most direct test to screen for diabetes and also used in diabetes management.
- Kidney Profile
- Bun or Urea Nitrogen (BUN) - An indicator of kidney function.
- Creatinine, Serum - An indicator of kidney function.
- Bun/Creatinine Ratio - Calculated by dividing BUN by creatinine. This ratio can suggest conditions including dehydration or intestinal bleeding.
- Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) - Measures kidney function to determine kidney disease stage and detect early kidney damage.
- Liver Panel
- Protein, Total - Assists in determining liver and kidney function and nutritional health.
- Albumin Serum - One of the major proteins essential for the healthy function of the liver and kidney.
- Globulin, Total - One of the major proteins that assist the blood to clot properly and also comprises infection-fighting antibodies.
- Albumin/Globulin Ratio - Calculated by dividing albumin by globulin. When paired with other test results, this ratio can assist in diagnosing various liver problems.
- Bilirubin, Total - Aids in detecting hepatitis, sickle cell, anemia, cirrhosis, alcohol, and drug abuse. High concentrations may result in jaundice.
- Alkaline Phosphatase - A protein vital in detecting bone disorders and liver disease.
- Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST or SGOT) - An enzyme helpful in evaluating liver function. An elevated level is an indication of hepatitis.
- Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT or SGPT) - An enzyme helpful in identifying liver damage. Abnormalities may represent liver disease.
- Fluids & Electrolytes
- Sodium - One of the major salts in body fluid. Sodium is important in water balance and the electrical activity of nerves and muscles.
- Potassium - Helps to control the nerves and muscles.
- Chloride - Similar to sodium, it helps to maintain the body's electrolyte balance.
- Carbon Dioxide, Total - Used to help detect, evaluate, and monitor electrolyte imbalances.
- Calcium - A mineral essential for developing and maintaining healthy bones and teeth. It is also important for the normal function of muscles, nerves, and blood clotting.
Lipid Panel With Total Cholesterol: HDL Ratio: Evaluates cholesterol levels and heart health by measuring total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides.
Thyroid Panel with Thyroid-stimulating Hormone (TSH): Assesses thyroid function by measuring hormones that control metabolism.
Complete Blood Count (CBC) With Differential and Platelets: Analyzes red and white blood cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and platelets to detect infection, anemia, and immune health.
- White Blood Cells (WBC) - The body's primary defense against disease and helps to fight infection.
- Red Blood Cells (RBC) - Responsible for carrying oxygen and carbon dioxide away from all cells. Iron deficiency will lower the RBC count.
- Hemoglobin - A chemical compound inside red cells that transports oxygen through the bloodstream to all body cells. Hemoglobin gives the red color to blood.
- Hematocrit - Measures the amount of space red blood cells take up in the blood. It is reported as a percentage.
- Neutrophils - Neutrophils are the most common type of white blood cells and are created by the bone marrow to combat a wide range of inflammatory and infectious diseases.
- Lymphocytes - B-cells and T-cells are lymphocytes that fight bacteria and other pathogens in the blood. They are primarily found in the lymph system.
- Monocytes - Working alongside neutrophils, monocytes play a vital role in fighting infections and other diseases and clearing away dead or damaged cells.
- Eosinophils - White blood cells called eosinophils become activated in response to allergies and certain infections.
- Basophils - Basophils play a role in detecting infections early on, as well as aiding in wound healing and reacting to allergic responses.
- Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH) - The average hemoglobin concentration within a red blood cell.
- Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) - The average hemoglobin concentration percentage within a red blood cell.
- Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - The average size of red blood cells.
- Platelets - Blood cell particles associated with the forming of blood clots.
- Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW) - Measures the amount of red blood cell variation in volume and size.
- Absolute Neutrophils - The absolute neutrophil count measures the number of neutrophils in your blood. Normal range is 2,500-7,000 per microliter. Counts outside this range indicate a possible condition.
- Absolute Lymphocytes - To calculate your absolute lymphocyte count, multiply your white blood cell count by the percentage of lymphocytes. This gives you the number of lymphocytes as an absolute number.
- Absolute Monocytes - The absolute monocyte count indicates the number of monocytes in the blood, helping to identify if the count is normal, high, or low.
- Absolute Eosinophils - Absolute eosinophil count measures the number of eosinophils in blood by multiplying the percentage of eosinophils in a complete blood count with the total number of white blood cells in the same count.
- Absolute Basophils - Absolute basophil count is calculated by multiplying the percentage of basophils by the total number of white blood cells in a blood sample.
Mineral and Bone: Checks levels of calcium and phosphorus, which are vital for bone health.
Urinalysis, Complete with Microscopic Examination: Detects kidney and urinary tract issues by assessing various components in urine, such as cells, bacteria, and crystals.
Who should get this test?
- Adults looking for a general wellness check-up
- Individuals with a family history of chronic illness
- Anyone wanting to monitor heart, liver, kidney, and thyroid health
- People managing ongoing health conditions
- Those starting a new diet, exercise, or wellness plan
Benefits of the Wellness #2 Essential Blood Test Panel plus Urinalysis:
- Comprehensive health assessment: This panel provides a detailed overview of multiple health markers, helping to identify potential health issues early on.
- Kidney and liver function monitoring: It evaluates the performance of your kidneys and liver, which are vital for filtering waste and maintaining overall health.
- Cholesterol and lipid profile: By assessing your cholesterol levels and the ratio of good to bad cholesterol, this test helps evaluate your heart health and risk of cardiovascular disease.
- Thyroid function evaluation: The thyroid panel measures hormone levels that regulate metabolism, energy levels, and overall hormonal balance.
- Blood sugar management: The glucose test helps identify potential issues with blood sugar control, which is important for preventing diabetes.
- Electrolyte balance assessment: The test checks levels of essential minerals and electrolytes, which are crucial for hydration, muscle function, and nerve function.
- Urinalysis with microscopic examination: This provides additional insights into kidney health and can help detect urinary tract infections or other kidney-related issues.
- Guides preventive healthcare: The results can help you and your healthcare provider make informed decisions about lifestyle changes and treatments to enhance your overall health.
