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What we test

Ten panels,
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Every panel maps symptoms to the specific biomarkers that explain them - and surfaces the patterns most labs (and doctors) miss in women.

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Hormone & Longevity

Map the full HPA–gonadal axis. Understand why your energy, libido and mood are drifting - and what your cycle is doing under the hood.

Symptoms
FatigueLow libidoMood changesWeight gain
$149 · 9 markers
Thyroid Health

TSH alone misses most dysfunction. We run the full thyroid cascade plus antibodies, so subclinical patterns don't slip through.

Symptoms
Brain fogHair lossCold intoleranceWeight changes
$149 · 12 markers
Fertility & Reproductive Health

A complete reproductive workup - ovarian reserve, PCOS markers and cycle staging, timed correctly to your phase.

Symptoms
Irregular periodsPCOSFertility concernsCycle tracking
$149 · 12 markers
Metabolic & Organ Health

Catch insulin resistance years before it shows up on an A1c. Watch liver, kidney and pancreatic health in parallel.

Symptoms
Unexplained weightBlood sugar issuesBloating
$149 · 5 markers
Cardiovascular Health

Standard lipids plus the advanced markers cardiologists actually use - ApoB, Lp(a), hs-CRP - to see your real risk.

Symptoms
High cholesterolFamily heart historyInflammation
$149 · 8 markers
Nutrients & Cellular Health

Micronutrients quietly run everything. Find the deficiencies driving your fatigue, brain fog and immune dips.

Symptoms
Low energyWeak immunityMuscle crampsPoor sleep
$149 · 7 markers
Inflammation & Immune

Chronic low-grade inflammation is at the root of most modern disease. See it before it compounds.

Symptoms
Joint painAutoimmune flagsFrequent illness
$149 · 5 markers
Gut Health

From intestinal permeability to microbial diversity. Understand what your gut lining and flora are actually doing.

Symptoms
BloatingIBS symptomsFood sensitivities
$149 · 4 markers
Stress & Sleep

A diurnal cortisol curve tells you exactly how your stress system is timed - and why sleep is fragile.

Symptoms
InsomniaBurnoutAnxiety
$149 · 14 markers
Longevity & Aging

Advanced aging biomarkers - epigenetic clocks, telomeres, and the 9-marker PhenoAge calculation - to measure biological vs chronological age.

Symptoms
Skin changesCognitive declineBone density
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Biomarker library

180+ markers,
explained for your body.

Every biomarker has a women-specific story: cyclic patterns, pregnancy- and menopause-aware ranges, and the ones most likely to be missed on a standard panel. Tap a card to read the full note.

GlycanAge

Longevity & Aging

GlycanAge measures the glycosylation pattern of IgG antibodies, a highly sensitive molecular clock of biological aging and immune fitness.

Unit years
Optimal GlycanAge ≤ chronological age
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CMP

Metabolic & Diabetes

The Comprehensive Metabolic Panel covers glucose, kidney function, liver enzymes, electrolytes, and protein in one draw.

Unit panel
Optimal All 14 components in range
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Amylase

Digestive & Pancreatic

Pancreatic enzyme that digests carbohydrates; elevated in acute pancreatitis, salivary gland disorders, and some GI conditions.

Unit U/L
Optimal 30–110 U/L
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Lipase

Digestive & Pancreatic

Pancreatic enzyme that digests fats; more specific to pancreatic injury than amylase and stays elevated longer.

Unit U/L
Optimal 0–60 U/L
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Cystatin C

Kidney Function

A protease inhibitor cleared exclusively by the kidney; more accurate than creatinine for measuring GFR, especially in early kidney disease.

Unit mg/L
Optimal 0.50–1.00 mg/L
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Lipid Panel

Cardiovascular

The standard cardiovascular screening panel measuring total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglycerides.

Unit panel
Optimal TC <200, LDL <100, HDL >60, TG <150 mg/dL
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Omega-3 Index

Vitamins & Micronutrients

The Omega-3 Index measures EPA + DHA as a percentage of total red blood cell fatty acids; a strong cardiovascular risk marker.

Unit %
Optimal >8%
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ANA

Autoimmune

Antinuclear antibody screen detects autoantibodies that attack the cell nucleus; the primary screen for systemic autoimmune disease.

Unit titer
Optimal <1:40
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Complement C3/C4

Autoimmune

Complement proteins are key innate immune effectors; low levels indicate consumption by active immune complex disease.

Unit mg/dL
Optimal C3: 90–180, C4: 16–47 mg/dL
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IL-6

Inflammation

Interleukin-6 is a master pro-inflammatory cytokine driving acute-phase protein production and immune activation.

Unit pg/mL
Optimal <1.8 pg/mL
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TNF-α

Inflammation

Tumor necrosis factor-alpha is a central inflammatory mediator that, when chronically elevated, drives insulin resistance, muscle wasting, and depression.

Unit pg/mL
Optimal <8.1 pg/mL
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Calprotectin

Gut Health

Stool calprotectin reflects neutrophil activity in the intestinal lining; the gold-standard non-invasive screen for intestinal inflammation.

Unit mcg/g
Optimal <50 mcg/g
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Zonulin

Gut Health

Zonulin regulates tight junctions between intestinal cells; elevated levels signal increased intestinal permeability.

Unit ng/mL
Optimal <30 ng/mL
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sIgA

Gut Health

Secretory IgA is the dominant antibody of mucosal immunity and the first line of defense in the gut lining.

Unit mg/dL
Optimal 51–204 mg/dL
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Microbiome Diversity Index

Gut Health

A composite score of gut bacterial species richness and evenness; higher diversity correlates with better metabolic and immune health.

Unit index (Shannon)
Optimal >3.5
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Short-Chain Fatty Acids

Gut Health

SCFAs produced by bacterial fermentation of dietary fiber feed colonocytes, reinforce the gut barrier, and regulate immune tone.

Unit mmol/kg
Optimal Butyrate >5 mmol/kg
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Iron Binding Capacity

Iron & Anemia

TIBC measures the blood's capacity to transport iron, the indirect inverse marker of iron stores.

Unit mcg/dL
Optimal 250–370 mcg/dL
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APOE Genotype

Longevity & Aging

APOE encodes apolipoprotein E, which regulates lipid transport and brain amyloid clearance; the ε4 allele elevates Alzheimer's risk.

Unit genotype
Optimal ε3/ε3 (most common)
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Telomere Length

Longevity & Aging

Telomeres cap chromosomes and shorten with each cell division; length reflects replicative history and cumulative oxidative stress.

Unit kb/diploid genome
Optimal Above age-matched median
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IGF-1

Longevity & Aging

Insulin-like growth factor-1 mediates growth hormone's effects on muscle, bone, and organ repair; a key longevity axis marker.

Unit ng/mL
Optimal 115–307 ng/mL (age-dependent)
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Cortisol, Diurnal

Adrenal & Stress

A 4-point salivary cortisol curve maps the entire diurnal rhythm, revealing whether the HPA axis rises, peaks, and falls normally.

Unit ng/mL
Optimal AM peak 13–24, PM nadir <5 ng/mL
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Melatonin

Adrenal & Stress

Pineal hormone that regulates circadian rhythm and sleep onset; suppressed by artificial light and stress-driven cortisol elevation.

Unit pg/mL
Optimal >80 pg/mL (peak nocturnal)
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Epigenetic Age (DNAm)

Longevity & Aging

DNA methylation clocks calculate biological age from epigenetic marks on hundreds of CpG sites; the most validated measure of aging pace.

Unit years
Optimal Biological age ≤ chronological age
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17-Hydroxypregnenolone

Reproductive Hormones & Fertility

Adrenal steroid precursor — used to investigate pathways upstream of cortisol and sex hormones.

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17-Hydroxyprogesterone

Reproductive Hormones & Fertility

A progesterone precursor in the cortisol synthesis pathway; elevated levels signal congenital adrenal hyperplasia.

Unit ng/dL
Optimal <200 ng/dL (follicular phase)
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Androstenedione

Reproductive Hormones & Fertility

An androgen precursor produced by both adrenal glands and ovaries; elevated in PCOS and adrenal hyperplasia.

Unit ng/dL
Optimal 20–200 ng/dL
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Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH)

Reproductive Hormones & Fertility

Secreted by small antral follicles, AMH is the most stable and cycle-independent measure of ovarian reserve.

Unit ng/mL
Optimal 1.0–3.5 ng/mL (ages 20–35)
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DHEA-S

Reproductive Hormones & Fertility

The most abundant adrenal hormone and key precursor to sex steroids; declines steadily after age 30.

Unit mcg/dL
Optimal 35–430 mcg/dL (age-dependent)
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DHEA, (Dehydroepiandrosterone), Unconjugated

Reproductive Hormones & Fertility

Unconjugated DHEA — shorter-lived than DHEA-S and more responsive to acute stress.

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Dihydrotestosterone

Reproductive Hormones & Fertility

Potent androgen converted from testosterone by 5-alpha reductase.

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Estradiol

Reproductive Hormones & Fertility

The primary estrogen driving the menstrual cycle, bone density, and cardiovascular protection.

Unit pg/mL
Optimal 12–350 pg/mL (cycle-dependent)
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Estradiol, Ultrasensitive, LC/MS

Reproductive Hormones & Fertility

Mass-spec ultrasensitive estradiol — reliable at the low concentrations common in menopause and on GnRH-agonist therapy.

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Estriol, Serum

Reproductive Hormones & Fertility

Weakest of the three major estrogens — produced mainly by the placenta.

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Estrogens, Total, Immunoassay

Reproductive Hormones & Fertility

Sum of estradiol, estrone, and estriol — a broad estrogen status snapshot.

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Estrone

Reproductive Hormones & Fertility

The primary estrogen in menopause — produced mainly from adipose conversion of androstenedione.

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FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)

Reproductive Hormones & Fertility

Follicle stimulating hormone drives follicular development; elevated basal FSH signals diminished ovarian reserve.

Unit mIU/mL
Optimal 3–10 mIU/mL (early follicular)
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LH

Reproductive Hormones & Fertility

Luteinizing hormone triggers ovulation; the LH-to-FSH ratio is a key diagnostic ratio in PCOS evaluation.

Unit mIU/mL
Optimal 2–15 mIU/mL (follicular phase)
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Pregnenolone

Reproductive Hormones & Fertility

The master steroid hormone precursor synthesized from cholesterol; converted to DHEA, progesterone, cortisol, and all sex steroids.

Unit ng/dL
Optimal 13–208 ng/dL
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Progesterone

Reproductive Hormones & Fertility

The calming, cycle-stabilizing hormone produced after ovulation; a direct readout of whether ovulation actually occurred.

Unit ng/mL
Optimal 5–20 ng/mL (luteal phase)
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Progesterone, LC/MS

Reproductive Hormones & Fertility

Mass-spec progesterone — more accurate at low levels and when contraceptives may interfere.

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Prolactin

Reproductive Hormones & Fertility

Pituitary hormone primarily responsible for lactation; elevated levels outside pregnancy suppress ovulation and libido.

Unit ng/mL
Optimal 2–29 ng/mL
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SHBG

Reproductive Hormones & Fertility

Sex hormone binding globulin controls how much free testosterone and estradiol is biologically available to tissues.

Unit nmol/L
Optimal 18–144 nmol/L
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Testosterone, Free

Reproductive Hormones & Fertility

The biologically active fraction of testosterone not bound to carrier proteins, reflecting true androgen status.

Unit pg/mL
Optimal 1.0–8.5 pg/mL
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Testosterone, Total

Reproductive Hormones & Fertility

Total testosterone including both protein-bound and free fractions; the standard initial androgen screen.

Unit ng/dL
Optimal 15–70 ng/dL (women)
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Bilirubin, Total, Neonatal

Pregnancy

Bilirubin level in a newborn — screens for jaundice and hemolytic disease.

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Glucose, Amniotic Fluid

Pregnancy

Glucose concentration in amniotic fluid — investigated in specific obstetric workups.

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Glucose, Gestational Screen (50g), 135 Cutoff

Pregnancy

50-gram glucose challenge using the more sensitive 135 mg/dL cutoff.

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Glucose, Gestational Screen (50g), 140 Cutoff

Pregnancy

50-gram glucose challenge at the more traditional 140 mg/dL cutoff.

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Rubella Antibody (IgG), Immune Status

Pregnancy

Tests for rubella (German measles) immunity — critical before pregnancy.

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hCG, Qualitative, Urine

Pregnancy

Urine pregnancy test — the standard home and point-of-care check.

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hCG, Total

Pregnancy

Human chorionic gonadotropin produced by the placenta; quantitative levels track implantation and early pregnancy development.

Unit mIU/mL
Optimal <5 mIU/mL (non-pregnant)
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Reverse T3

Thyroid

An inactive T4 metabolite that competes with free T3 at receptor sites; elevated by chronic stress, inflammation, and caloric restriction.

Unit ng/dL
Optimal <15 ng/dL
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T3 Total

Thyroid

Total T3 measures all circulating triiodothyronine — the biologically active thyroid hormone that drives metabolism.

Unit ng/dL
Optimal 80–180 ng/dL
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T3 Uptake

Thyroid

Indirect measure of thyroid-binding-globulin availability.

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T3, Free

Thyroid

Free T3 is the metabolically active thyroid hormone fraction available for cellular uptake.

Unit pg/mL
Optimal 3.0–4.5 pg/mL (functional)
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T4 Free (FT4)

Thyroid

Free thyroxine is the main thyroid hormone available to tissues for conversion to the active T3 form.

Unit ng/dL
Optimal 1.0–1.5 ng/dL
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T4 Free, Direct Dialysis

Thyroid

Dialysis-based free T4 — the reference standard for free T4 measurement.

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TSH

Thyroid

TSH is the pituitary signal driving thyroid output; the most sensitive measure of overall thyroid axis status.

Unit mIU/L
Optimal 0.5–2.5 mIU/L (functional)
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TSH with Reflex to Free T4

Thyroid

TSH screen with automatic free T4 reflex if TSH is abnormal.

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Thyroglobulin Antibodies

Thyroid

Autoantibodies targeting thyroglobulin, the protein scaffold for thyroid hormone production; co-marker for Hashimoto's.

Unit IU/mL
Optimal <1 IU/mL
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Thyroid Cascading Reflex

Thyroid

Cascaded thyroid panel that reflexes from TSH to free T4 to antibodies as indicated.

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Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (TPO)

Thyroid

Autoantibodies attacking the thyroid enzyme responsible for hormone synthesis; the hallmark of Hashimoto's thyroiditis.

Unit IU/mL
Optimal <9 IU/mL
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11-Deoxycortisol

Adrenal & Stress

Cortisol precursor used to evaluate adrenal steroid synthesis and rule out enzyme deficiencies in the cortisol pathway.

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ACTH, Plasma

Adrenal & Stress

Pituitary hormone that drives cortisol production — the best test to distinguish pituitary from adrenal causes of HPA-axis problems.

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Aldosterone, LC/MS/MS

Adrenal & Stress

Adrenal hormone that regulates sodium, potassium, and blood pressure via the kidneys.

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Cortisol AM

Adrenal & Stress

Morning cortisol captures the cortisol awakening response — the highest daily peak and the best index of HPA axis competence.

Unit mcg/dL
Optimal 10–20 mcg/dL
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Cortisol, P.M.

Adrenal & Stress

Evening cortisol, which should be near the daily low. Elevated PM cortisol signals a shifted or hyperactive stress response.

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Cortisol, Total

Adrenal & Stress

Single-point total serum cortisol reflecting acute HPA-axis output.

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Cortisol, Total, LC/MS

Adrenal & Stress

Mass-spec total cortisol, the most specific method — free of immunoassay interference.

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Ferritin

Iron & Anemia

Ferritin is the intracellular iron storage protein; the most sensitive single marker of iron stores before anemia develops.

Unit ng/mL
Optimal 50–150 ng/mL
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Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase, Quantitative

Iron & Anemia

Enzyme deficiency screen associated with episodic hemolytic anemia.

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Hematocrit

Iron & Anemia

The percentage of blood volume made up of red blood cells.

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Hemoglobin

Iron & Anemia

Oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells — the WHO-standard definition of anemia.

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Iron, Total

Iron & Anemia

Circulating serum iron — a snapshot of iron in transit rather than in storage.

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Red Blood Cell Count

Iron & Anemia

Total count of red blood cells per unit volume of blood.

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Sickle Cell Screen

Iron & Anemia

Screens for sickle cell trait or disease via hemoglobin electrophoresis.

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Transferrin

Iron & Anemia

Iron-transport protein — rises when iron stores are depleted.

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Calcium

Bone Health

Total serum calcium — the most common bone-and-mineral screen, reflecting both protein-bound and ionized calcium.

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Calcium, 24-Hour Urine without Creatinine

Bone Health

24-hour urinary calcium excretion — the reference test for hypercalciuria and kidney-stone workup.

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Calcium, Ionized

Bone Health

The metabolically active fraction of calcium, independent of serum protein levels.

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Collagen Type I C-Telopeptide (CTx)

Bone Health

Bone resorption marker reflecting active breakdown of type I collagen.

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PTH, Intact without Calcium

Bone Health

Parathyroid hormone, the master regulator of calcium and bone turnover.

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Phosphate (as Phosphorus)

Bone Health

Serum phosphorus, tightly co-regulated with calcium by parathyroid hormone and vitamin D.

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Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy

Bone Health

25-hydroxyvitamin D is the storage form of vitamin D and the best index of overall vitamin D status.

Unit ng/mL
Optimal 50–80 ng/mL
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ANA Multiplex with Reflex to 11 Antibody Cascade

Autoimmune

Screens for antinuclear antibodies and reflexes to an 11-antibody confirmation panel when positive.

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ANA Multiplex, with Reflex to dsDNA

Autoimmune

ANA screen with reflex to dsDNA antibodies when positive.

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ANA Screen,IFA, Reflex Titer/Pattern,and Reflex to Multiplex 11 Ab Cascade

Autoimmune

IFA-based ANA screen with reflex to titer, pattern, and an 11-antibody multiplex panel — the most comprehensive autoimmune entry point.

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ANA Screen,IFA, with Reflex to Titer and Pattern

Autoimmune

IFA-based ANA screen that reflexes to titer and staining pattern when positive.

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Cardiolipin Antibody (IgG)

Autoimmune

Antiphospholipid antibody used in the workup of antiphospholipid syndrome.

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Cardiolipin Antibody (IgM)

Autoimmune

Antiphospholipid antibody, IgM isotype — typically reflects more recent immune activation.

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Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide (CCP) Antibody (IgG)

Autoimmune

Highly specific antibody against citrullinated peptides — the best single test for rheumatoid arthritis.

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Myeloperoxidase Antibody (MPO)

Autoimmune

ANCA subtype associated with microscopic polyangiitis and eosinophilic granulomatosis.

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Rheumatoid Factor

Autoimmune

IgM antibody directed against the Fc portion of IgG — an older but still useful autoimmune marker.

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Endomysial Antibody (IgA) Screen with Reflex to Titer

Celiac

Highly specific autoantibody for celiac disease, with reflex to titer when positive.

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Gliadin (Deamidated) Antibody (IgG)

Celiac

Celiac-related antibody particularly useful in IgA-deficient patients.

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Tissue Transglutaminase (tTG) Antibody (IgA)

Celiac

First-line celiac screen with excellent sensitivity and specificity.

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Tissue Transglutaminase (tTG) Antibody (IgG)

Celiac

Celiac screen used when selective IgA deficiency is suspected or confirmed.

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1,5-Anhydroglucitol (1,5-AG), Intermediate Glycemic Control

Metabolic & Diabetes

Captures short-term glucose excursions — fills the gap between fasting glucose and HbA1c.

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Adiponectin

Metabolic & Diabetes

Anti-inflammatory fat-cell hormone that improves insulin sensitivity; inversely proportional to visceral fat.

Unit mcg/mL
Optimal >10 mcg/mL
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C-Peptide

Metabolic & Diabetes

Co-secreted with insulin in equal amounts; reflects endogenous insulin production and helps distinguish type 1 from type 2 diabetes.

Unit ng/mL
Optimal 0.8–3.1 ng/mL (fasting)
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Fructosamine

Metabolic & Diabetes

Glycated albumin — a 2–3 week snapshot of glucose control.

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Glucose

Metabolic & Diabetes

Fasting serum glucose — the first-line screen for diabetes and hypoglycemia.

Unit mg/dL
Optimal 70–99 mg/dL (fasting)
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Glucose Tolerance Test, Postprandial/1-Hour

Metabolic & Diabetes

One-hour post-glucose-load reading — sensitive for early glucose intolerance.

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Glucose Tolerance Test, Postprandial/2-Hour

Metabolic & Diabetes

Two-hour post-glucose-load reading — the diagnostic threshold for diabetes and gestational diabetes.

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Glucose, Plasma

Metabolic & Diabetes

Plasma glucose measurement — slightly different handling than serum.

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Glucose, Qualitative, Urine

Metabolic & Diabetes

Qualitative glucose in urine — an old, cheap screen for marked hyperglycemia.

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Glucose, Random

Metabolic & Diabetes

Non-fasting glucose — used opportunistically or to diagnose symptomatic diabetes.

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Hemoglobin A1c

Metabolic & Diabetes

HbA1c reflects the 3-month average blood glucose by measuring glycation of red blood cells.

Unit %
Optimal <5.7%
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Hemoglobin A1c with Reflex to 1,5-Anhydroglucitol (1,5-AG)

Metabolic & Diabetes

Combined A1c with reflex to 1,5-AG when results are borderline.

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Insulin

Metabolic & Diabetes

Fasting insulin is the earliest biomarker of insulin resistance, rising years before blood glucose or A1c shifts.

Unit mcIU/mL
Optimal <5 mcIU/mL (fasting)
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Insulin, 2-Hour

Metabolic & Diabetes

Insulin at two hours after a glucose load — defines hyperinsulinemia.

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Insulin, Intact, LC/MS/MS

Metabolic & Diabetes

Mass-spec insulin — avoids cross-reactivity with proinsulin and other fragments.

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Leptin

Metabolic & Diabetes

Satiety hormone secreted by fat cells that signals the brain to stop eating; resistance leads to persistent hunger despite adequate stores.

Unit ng/mL
Optimal 4–25 ng/mL (women)
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Apolipoprotein A1

Cardiovascular

The principal protein of HDL — a direct measure of the cholesterol-clearance machinery.

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Apolipoprotein B

Cardiovascular

ApoB counts the total number of atherogenic particles (LDL, VLDL, IDL); a stronger predictor of cardiovascular events than LDL-C.

Unit mg/dL
Optimal <80 mg/dL
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C-Reactive Protein (CRP)

Cardiovascular

General inflammation marker — elevated in infection, autoimmune disease, and tissue injury.

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Cholesterol, Total

Cardiovascular

Sum of all cholesterol in the blood — the oldest cardiovascular marker and still a useful trend line.

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Direct LDL

Cardiovascular

Directly measured low-density lipoprotein cholesterol — more accurate than calculated LDL at high triglyceride levels.

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HDL Cholesterol

Cardiovascular

So-called "good" cholesterol that helps clear LDL from arteries.

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Homocysteine

Cardiovascular

An inflammatory amino acid produced from methionine; elevated levels damage the endothelium and increase clot risk.

Unit mcmol/L
Optimal <10 mcmol/L
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Lipoprotein (a)

Cardiovascular

A genetically determined modified LDL particle with both atherogenic and pro-thrombotic properties; largely unaffected by diet.

Unit nmol/L
Optimal <75 nmol/L
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Lp-PLA2 Activity

Cardiovascular

Vascular-specific inflammation marker — elevated when atherosclerotic plaque is active.

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OxLDL

Cardiovascular

Oxidized LDL — the form of LDL that actually drives plaque formation.

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TMAO (Trimethylamine N-Oxide)

Cardiovascular

Gut-microbiome-derived metabolite linked to atherosclerosis and kidney disease.

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Triglycerides

Cardiovascular

Fasting blood triglycerides — a core metabolic and cardiovascular marker.

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hs-CRP

Cardiovascular

High-sensitivity C-reactive protein measures systemic vascular inflammation, a key driver of atherosclerotic plaque rupture.

Unit mg/L
Optimal <1.0 mg/L (low risk)
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sdLDL

Cardiovascular

Small dense LDL — the most atherogenic LDL subtype, measured directly.

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Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)

Liver Function

Liver enzyme released when hepatocytes are damaged — the most specific liver-injury marker.

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Albumin

Liver Function

Most abundant serum protein — reflects liver synthetic function, nutrition, and inflammation.

Unit g/dL
Optimal 4.0–5.0 g/dL
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Alkaline Phosphatase

Liver Function

Enzyme produced in liver and bone — used to investigate biliary disease, pregnancy, and bone turnover.

Unit U/L
Optimal 30–100 U/L
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Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)

Liver Function

Liver and muscle enzyme — less liver-specific than ALT but useful in ratios.

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Bilirubin, Direct

Liver Function

Conjugated bilirubin — elevated in biliary obstruction and hepatocellular disease.

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Bilirubin, Total

Liver Function

Sum of direct and indirect bilirubin — the general marker of bilirubin turnover.

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GGT

Liver Function

Gamma-glutamyl transferase is a sensitive liver and bile duct enzyme elevated by alcohol, fatty liver, and many medications.

Unit U/L
Optimal <25 U/L (women)
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Prealbumin

Liver Function

Prealbumin reflects very recent nutritional status with a short 2-day half-life versus albumin's 20 days.

Unit mg/dL
Optimal 18–45 mg/dL
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Protein, Total, Serum

Liver Function

Sum of albumin and globulin fractions — a general screen of liver and immune-protein synthesis.

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Creatinine, 24-Hour Urine

Kidney Function

24-hour urinary creatinine — used to validate collection completeness and calculate creatinine clearance.

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Creatinine, Random Urine

Kidney Function

Random urinary creatinine — used to normalize other urine markers like albumin and protein.

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Protein, Total, 24-Hour Urine without Creatinine

Kidney Function

Quantifies total daily urine protein — the reference standard for proteinuria.

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Specific Gravity, Urine

Kidney Function

Measures urine concentration — reflects kidney concentrating ability and hydration.

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Urea Nitrogen (BUN)

Kidney Function

Blood urea nitrogen — a byproduct of protein metabolism that reflects kidney function and hydration.

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Uric Acid

Kidney Function

End product of purine metabolism; elevated by fructose, alcohol, and high-protein diets; the driver of gout.

Unit mg/dL
Optimal 2.5–6.0 mg/dL (women)
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Urine Protein, Total, Random without Creatinine

Kidney Function

Random-void urine protein, typically interpreted as a ratio to creatinine.

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Chloride

Electrolytes

Major extracellular anion — paired with sodium to assess acid-base balance and hydration.

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Magnesium

Electrolytes

Magnesium is a cofactor in 300+ enzymatic reactions including ATP production, DNA repair, and muscle relaxation.

Unit mg/dL
Optimal 2.0–2.5 mg/dL
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Magnesium, RBC

Electrolytes

Red blood cell magnesium — a better measure of tissue magnesium stores than serum.

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Potassium, Plasma

Electrolytes

Potassium measured from plasma — less susceptible to cell-lysis artifact than serum.

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Potassium, Serum

Electrolytes

Standard serum potassium — essential for cardiac rhythm, muscle, and kidney function.

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Sodium

Electrolytes

Primary extracellular cation — reflects water balance and ADH regulation.

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Coenzyme Q10

Vitamins & Micronutrients

Mitochondrial cofactor essential for cellular energy production; depleted by statin therapy.

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Copper

Vitamins & Micronutrients

Essential trace mineral; imbalance with zinc disrupts energy, mood, and iron handling.

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Folate, RBC

Vitamins & Micronutrients

RBC folate reflects tissue folate stores accumulated over 3 months, unlike serum folate which reflects only recent intake.

Unit ng/mL
Optimal >400 ng/mL
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Folate, Serum

Vitamins & Micronutrients

Serum folate — a snapshot of recent dietary folate intake.

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Iodine, Random Urine

Vitamins & Micronutrients

Spot urinary iodine — the WHO-endorsed population marker of iodine status.

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Iodine

Vitamins & Micronutrients

The essential building block of thyroid hormones; both deficiency and excess disrupt thyroid function.

Unit mcg/L
Optimal 52–109 mcg/L
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Methylmalonic Acid

Vitamins & Micronutrients

Functional marker of B12 deficiency — rises before serum B12 falls.

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Micronutrient, Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)

Vitamins & Micronutrients

Micronutrient-panel measurement of CoQ10.

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Micronutrient, Copper, Plasma

Vitamins & Micronutrients

Plasma copper as part of a broader trace-mineral panel.

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Micronutrient, Folate

Vitamins & Micronutrients

Folate measurement within a broader micronutrient panel.

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Micronutrient, Iron

Vitamins & Micronutrients

Iron measurement within a broader micronutrient panel.

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Micronutrient, Magnesium, RBC

Vitamins & Micronutrients

RBC magnesium as part of a broader micronutrient panel.

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Micronutrient, Selenium, Blood

Vitamins & Micronutrients

Blood selenium as part of a broader micronutrient panel.

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Micronutrient, Vitamin A (Retinol)

Vitamins & Micronutrients

Vitamin A (retinol) measurement as part of a broader panel.

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Micronutrient, Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), Blood

Vitamins & Micronutrients

Thiamine measurement within a broader panel — a cofactor critical for glucose metabolism.

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Micronutrient, Vitamin B12

Vitamins & Micronutrients

Vitamin B12 measurement within a broader panel.

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Micronutrient, Vitamin B6, Plasma

Vitamins & Micronutrients

Plasma pyridoxal 5-phosphate (active B6) as part of a broader panel.

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Micronutrient, Vitamin C

Vitamins & Micronutrients

Vitamin C measurement within a broader panel.

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Micronutrient, Zinc, Plasma

Vitamins & Micronutrients

Plasma zinc as part of a broader micronutrient panel.

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Selenium

Vitamins & Micronutrients

Essential cofactor for thyroid peroxidase and deiodinase enzymes; required for T4-to-T3 conversion.

Unit mcg/L
Optimal 120–160 mcg/L
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Vitamin A (Retinol)

Vitamins & Micronutrients

Retinol (active vitamin A) — essential for vision, skin, and reproductive health.

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Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)

Vitamins & Micronutrients

Vitamin B12 is essential for myelin synthesis, red blood cell formation, and methionine recycling from homocysteine.

Unit pg/mL
Optimal 500–1000 pg/mL (functional)
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

Vitamins & Micronutrients

Riboflavin — a cofactor for energy metabolism, iron utilization, and migraine prevention.

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Vitamin B6, Plasma

Vitamins & Micronutrients

Plasma pyridoxal 5-phosphate — the active form of vitamin B6.

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Vitamin C

Vitamins & Micronutrients

Ascorbic acid — essential for collagen, iron absorption, and adrenal function.

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Vitamin K

Vitamins & Micronutrients

Fat-soluble vitamin essential for clotting and bone health.

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Zinc

Vitamins & Micronutrients

Zinc is essential for immune function, protein synthesis, wound healing, and sense of taste and smell.

Unit mcg/dL
Optimal 75–120 mcg/dL
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Culture, Urine, Routine

Infectious Disease

Bacterial culture of a urine sample with sensitivity testing — the reference test for UTI diagnosis.

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Cytomegalovirus Antibody (IgM)

Infectious Disease

Detects recent or reactivated cytomegalovirus infection.

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Epstein-Barr Virus Early Antigen D Antibody (IgG)

Infectious Disease

Marker of active or reactivated Epstein-Barr virus infection.

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Lyme Disease Ab with Reflex to Blot (IgG, IgM)

Infectious Disease

Two-tier Lyme screen — ELISA followed by Western blot when positive.

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D-Dimer, Quantitative

Coagulation

Fibrin-degradation marker used to rule out acute clotting events like DVT and PE.

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Fibrinogen Activity, Clauss

Coagulation

Functional clotting protein and acute-phase reactant.

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Platelet Count, EDTA

Coagulation

Count of clot-forming cells — screens for bleeding disorders and immune thrombocytopenia.

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Growth Hormone (GH)

Other Endocrine

Pituitary hormone involved in tissue repair, metabolism, and body composition.

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ESR (Sed Rate)

Inflammation

The erythrocyte sedimentation rate is a broad non-specific marker of inflammation; useful for monitoring inflammatory disease activity.

Unit mm/hr
Optimal <20 mm/hr (women)
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Arsenic, Blood

Heavy Metals & Environmental

Measures recent arsenic exposure from water, rice, and seafood.

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Cadmium, Blood

Heavy Metals & Environmental

Measures recent cadmium exposure — a long-lived toxin linked to bone and kidney harm.

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Lead (Venous)

Heavy Metals & Environmental

Measures circulating lead — the definitive test for lead exposure.

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Mercury, Blood

Heavy Metals & Environmental

Measures recent mercury exposure, primarily from seafood.

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Micronutrient, Arsenic, Blood

Heavy Metals & Environmental

Micronutrient-panel version of blood arsenic — used to contextualize trace-metal balance.

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Micronutrient, Cadmium, Blood

Heavy Metals & Environmental

Micronutrient-panel version of blood cadmium testing.

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Micronutrient, Lead, Blood (Venous)

Heavy Metals & Environmental

Micronutrient-panel version of venous lead — included as part of broader trace-metal profiling.

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Micronutrient, Mercury, Blood

Heavy Metals & Environmental

Micronutrient-panel version of blood mercury.

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Creatinine

Kidney Function

Waste product filtered by the kidneys; used to estimate GFR and monitor kidney function.

Unit mg/dL
Optimal 0.5–0.9 mg/dL
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Lymphocyte %

CBC with Differential

The percentage of lymphocytes in the white blood cell differential; reflects immune system activity and adaptive immunity.

Unit %
Optimal 20–40%
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MCV

CBC with Differential

Mean corpuscular volume — the average size of red blood cells; elevated when B12 or folate is insufficient.

Unit fL
Optimal 80–95 fL
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RDW

CBC with Differential

Red cell distribution width — measures variability in red blood cell size; elevated RDW reflects oxidative stress and heterogeneity of cell production.

Unit %
Optimal <13%
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WBC

CBC with Differential

Total white blood cell count; elevated levels indicate infection, chronic inflammation, or immune activation.

Unit K/µL
Optimal 3.5–7.0 K/µL
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CO2 (Bicarbonate)

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

Serum bicarbonate reflects the body's acid-base balance; low values can indicate metabolic acidosis.

Unit mEq/L
Optimal 22–29 mEq/L
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RBC

CBC with Differential

Red blood cell count — the total number of circulating RBCs; used alongside hemoglobin and hematocrit to assess anemia.

Unit M/µL
Optimal 3.9–5.0 M/µL
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MCH

CBC with Differential

Mean corpuscular hemoglobin — the average amount of hemoglobin per red blood cell; low MCH accompanies iron-deficiency anemia.

Unit pg
Optimal 27–33 pg
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MCHC

CBC with Differential

Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration — the average hemoglobin concentration per cell; low MCHC is classic for iron-deficiency anemia.

Unit g/dL
Optimal 32–36 g/dL
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Neutrophil %

CBC with Differential

The percentage of neutrophils in the white cell differential; elevated in bacterial infection, stress, and steroid use.

Unit %
Optimal 40–70%
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Monocyte %

CBC with Differential

Monocytes are the precursors to tissue macrophages; elevated percentages are seen in chronic infections, inflammatory disease, and recovery from acute illness.

Unit %
Optimal 2–10%
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Eosinophil %

CBC with Differential

Eosinophils respond to allergic reactions and parasitic infections; persistent elevation warrants investigation.

Unit %
Optimal 0–5%
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Basophil %

CBC with Differential

Basophils are the rarest white cell; mildly elevated counts can accompany allergic inflammation or thyroid disease.

Unit %
Optimal 0–1%
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White Blood Cell Count

CBC with Differential

Total count of white blood cells; the front-line defense of the immune system.

Unit K/µL
Optimal 3.5–10.5 K/µL
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Red Blood Cell Count

CBC with Differential

Total red blood cell count; used alongside hemoglobin and hematocrit to assess anemia.

Unit M/µL
Optimal 3.9–5.0 M/µL
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Hemoglobin

CBC with Differential

The oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells; the primary measure of anemia severity.

Unit g/dL
Optimal 12.0–16.0 g/dL
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Hematocrit

CBC with Differential

The fraction of blood volume occupied by red blood cells.

Unit %
Optimal 36–46%
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MCV

CBC with Differential

Mean corpuscular volume — the average size of red blood cells; elevated in B12/folate deficiency, low in iron deficiency.

Unit fL
Optimal 80–100 fL
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MCH

CBC with Differential

Mean corpuscular hemoglobin — the average amount of hemoglobin per red cell; low MCH is an early signal of iron depletion.

Unit pg
Optimal 27–33 pg
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MCHC

CBC with Differential

Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration — classic for iron-deficiency anemia when low.

Unit g/dL
Optimal 32–36 g/dL
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RDW

CBC with Differential

Red cell distribution width — measures variability in red cell size; elevated RDW reflects oxidative stress and mixed deficiencies.

Unit %
Optimal <14%
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Platelet Count

CBC with Differential

The circulating particles that initiate clotting; low counts increase bleeding risk, high counts can reflect inflammation or iron deficiency.

Unit K/µL
Optimal 150–400 K/µL
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MPV

CBC with Differential

Mean platelet volume — larger platelets are more reactive; elevated MPV is associated with cardiovascular and thrombotic risk.

Unit fL
Optimal 7.5–12.5 fL
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Absolute Neutrophils

CBC with Differential

Absolute count of neutrophils — the first responders to bacterial infection.

Unit K/µL
Optimal 1.8–7.7 K/µL
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Absolute Band Neutrophils

CBC with Differential

Immature neutrophils (bands) — elevated counts (left shift) indicate acute bacterial infection or bone marrow stress.

Unit K/µL
Optimal 0–0.7 K/µL
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Absolute Metamyelocytes

CBC with Differential

Immature granulocyte precursors; presence in blood indicates bone marrow stress or severe infection.

Unit K/µL
Optimal 0 K/µL
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Absolute Myelocytes

CBC with Differential

Granulocyte precursors; circulating myelocytes indicate abnormal bone marrow release.

Unit K/µL
Optimal 0 K/µL
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Absolute Promyelocytes

CBC with Differential

Very early granulocyte precursors; their presence in blood is abnormal and requires urgent evaluation.

Unit K/µL
Optimal 0 K/µL
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Absolute Lymphocytes

CBC with Differential

Absolute count of lymphocytes — key mediators of adaptive immunity including T and B cells.

Unit K/µL
Optimal 1.0–4.8 K/µL
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Absolute Monocytes

CBC with Differential

Absolute monocytes; these differentiate into macrophages and dendritic cells in tissue.

Unit K/µL
Optimal 0.2–0.95 K/µL
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Absolute Eosinophils

CBC with Differential

Absolute eosinophils; respond to allergic reactions and parasitic infections.

Unit K/µL
Optimal 0.05–0.5 K/µL
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Absolute Basophils

CBC with Differential

Absolute basophils — the rarest white cell, involved in allergic and inflammatory responses.

Unit K/µL
Optimal 0–0.1 K/µL
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Absolute Blasts

CBC with Differential

Blast cells in peripheral blood; any presence is abnormal and requires immediate haematology referral.

Unit K/µL
Optimal 0 K/µL
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Absolute Nucleated RBC

CBC with Differential

Nucleated red blood cells in peripheral blood; normally only present in foetal circulation and severe anaemia.

Unit K/µL
Optimal 0 K/µL
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Neutrophils %

CBC with Differential

Percentage of neutrophils in the white cell differential; elevated in bacterial infection and stress.

Unit %
Optimal 40–74%
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Band Neutrophils %

CBC with Differential

Percentage of band (immature) neutrophils; elevated in acute bacterial infection.

Unit %
Optimal 0–7%
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Metamyelocytes %

CBC with Differential

Percentage of metamyelocytes; should be absent from normal peripheral blood.

Unit %
Optimal 0%
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Myelocytes %

CBC with Differential

Percentage of myelocytes; absent from normal blood.

Unit %
Optimal 0%
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Promyelocytes %

CBC with Differential

Percentage of promyelocytes; absent from normal blood.

Unit %
Optimal 0%
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Lymphocytes %

CBC with Differential

Percentage of lymphocytes in the white cell differential; reflects adaptive immunity.

Unit %
Optimal 20–44%
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Reactive Lymphocytes %

CBC with Differential

Atypical (reactive) lymphocytes; elevated in viral infections such as EBV and CMV.

Unit %
Optimal 0–5%
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Monocytes %

CBC with Differential

Percentage of monocytes; elevated in chronic infections and inflammatory conditions.

Unit %
Optimal 4–11%
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Eosinophils %

CBC with Differential

Percentage of eosinophils; elevated in allergic and parasitic conditions.

Unit %
Optimal 0–5%
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Basophils %

CBC with Differential

Percentage of basophils; mildly elevated counts can accompany allergic inflammation or thyroid disease.

Unit %
Optimal 0–1%
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Blasts %

CBC with Differential

Percentage of blasts; absent from normal blood. Any presence requires urgent evaluation.

Unit %
Optimal 0%
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Nucleated RBC %

CBC with Differential

Nucleated RBCs per 100 WBCs; should be absent in normal adults.

Unit per 100 WBC
Optimal 0
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CBC Comment

CBC with Differential

Pathologist or automated comment on peripheral blood findings.

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Glucose

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

Fasting serum glucose — the primary screen for diabetes and metabolic dysfunction.

Unit mg/dL
Optimal 70–99 mg/dL (fasting)
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Urea Nitrogen (BUN)

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

Blood urea nitrogen — a kidney filtration marker; elevated with dehydration or renal impairment.

Unit mg/dL
Optimal 7–20 mg/dL
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Creatinine

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

Muscle waste product filtered by the kidneys; used to estimate GFR.

Unit mg/dL
Optimal 0.5–0.9 mg/dL
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eGFR

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

Estimated glomerular filtration rate — the best single-number indicator of kidney function, calculated from creatinine using CKD-EPI.

Unit mL/min/1.73m²
Optimal >60 mL/min/1.73m²
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BUN/Creatinine Ratio

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

The ratio of BUN to creatinine; helps distinguish pre-renal from intrinsic kidney causes of elevated BUN.

Unit ratio
Optimal 10–20
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Sodium

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

Primary extracellular cation; regulates fluid balance and nerve/muscle function.

Unit mEq/L
Optimal 136–145 mEq/L
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Potassium

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

Primary intracellular cation; critical for heart rhythm, muscle contraction, and nerve signalling.

Unit mEq/L
Optimal 3.5–5.0 mEq/L
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Chloride

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

The main anion that balances sodium; used to evaluate acid-base and electrolyte status.

Unit mEq/L
Optimal 98–107 mEq/L
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Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

Serum bicarbonate reflecting the body's acid-base reserve; low values can indicate metabolic acidosis.

Unit mEq/L
Optimal 22–29 mEq/L
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Calcium

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

Total serum calcium; critical for bone density, muscle contraction, and nerve signalling.

Unit mg/dL
Optimal 8.5–10.2 mg/dL
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Protein, Total

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

Total serum protein (albumin + globulins); reflects overall nutritional status and liver and immune function.

Unit g/dL
Optimal 6.0–8.3 g/dL
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Albumin

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

The most abundant serum protein; reflects liver synthetic function, nutrition, and systemic inflammation.

Unit g/dL
Optimal 3.5–5.0 g/dL
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Globulin

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

Calculated globulin fraction (total protein minus albumin); includes immunoglobulins, clotting factors, and transport proteins.

Unit g/dL
Optimal 2.0–3.5 g/dL
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Albumin/Globulin Ratio

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

The A/G ratio; a low ratio (reversed) can indicate autoimmune disease, liver disease, or malignancy.

Unit ratio
Optimal >1.0
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Bilirubin, Total

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

The breakdown product of haemoglobin; elevated in liver disease, haemolysis, or bile duct obstruction.

Unit mg/dL
Optimal 0.2–1.2 mg/dL
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Alkaline Phosphatase

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

Enzyme produced in liver and bone; elevated in cholestasis, bone disease, and pregnancy.

Unit U/L
Optimal 30–100 U/L
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AST

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

Aspartate aminotransferase — liver and muscle enzyme; elevated with hepatocellular damage or intense exercise.

Unit U/L
Optimal 10–35 U/L
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ALT

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

Alanine aminotransferase — the most specific liver enzyme; elevated in hepatitis, fatty liver, and medication toxicity.

Unit U/L
Optimal 7–35 U/L
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hs-CRP

Inflammation

High-sensitivity C-reactive protein — the most sensitive blood measure of systemic low-grade inflammation.

Unit mg/L
Optimal <1.0 mg/L (low risk)
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