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Test MeD Clinic is happy to help you get the best perspective on your overall health with routine wellness labs. Along with a physical exam, routine lab work will ensure that your body is functioning as efficiently as it should.
Routine labs will allow your provider to develop a benchmark for the blood, hormone, and nutrition of your body by getting an inside look at how different parts of your body are functioning. With consistent data points, our skilled providers can compare your results and detect any potential health risks or abnormalities. With a proper diagnosis, you and your provider can find a treatment plan to prevent or treat any issues or deficiencies.
The 5 Most Common Wellness Labs
1. Complete Blood Count (CBC)
This is one of the most common blood tests that are included in an annual screening. This test measures the number of red blood cells (which carry oxygen), white blood cells (which fight infections), and platelets (help with blood clotting) traced in your blood. A CBC will be able to tell your provider how many new blood cells your body is creating as well as the size and shape of your blood cells. This test is able to detect many disorders, infections, and diseases including:
- Vitamin or mineral deficiencies
- Bone Marrow disorders,
- Side effects of medications or chemotherapy
- Blood disorders such as sickle cell anemia
- Anemia
- Infections
- Certain cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma
Routine labs will allow your provider to develop a benchmark for the blood, hormone, and nutrition of your body by getting an inside look at how different parts of your body are functioning. With consistent data points, our skilled providers can compare your results and detect any potential health risks or abnormalities. With a proper diagnosis, you and your provider can find a treatment plan to prevent or treat any issues or deficiencies.
2. Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
CMP is a screening used to evaluate the health of your organs and to screen for conditions such as diabetes, liver disease, and kidney disease. Glucose, calcium, and sodium are among the 14 different substances that are measured in your blood to determine your body’s chemical balance and metabolism. CMP can help detect or diagnose:
- Liver disease
- Kidney disease
- Acid and base balance
- Blood sugar levels
- Fluid and electrolyte balance.
3. Urinalysis
A urinalysis is a simple test of urine given by a sample you provide in the clinic. Factors such as color, clarity, odor, and pH levels help providers manage and detect a wide range of disorders, diseases, and infections. This includes:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Kidney infection or disease
- Liver disorders
- Sexually transmitted illness (STI)
- Pregnancy
- Liver disease
- Kidney disease
- Acid and base balance
- Blood sugar levels
- Fluid and electrolyte balance.
4. Lipid Panel
A lipid panel is a complete cholesterol test. Patients are asked to fast for 10-12 hours to determine accuracy. High cholesterol usually presents with no signs or symptoms. A lipid panel is used to determine the amount and types of lipids contained in your blood. This could determine if your cholesterol is high or at risk of a stroke, heart attack, or other cardiovascular disorders. A lipid panel can assist providers with the diagnoses of diseases or disorders such as:
- Chronic kidney disease
- Hypothyroidism
- Pancreatitis
5. Thyroid-stimulating Test (TSH)
TSH is a test to determine your hormone levels. The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of your neck. The thyroid is in charge of the distribution of hormones throughout your body. The release of these hormones controls how your body uses energy and regulates many vital functions such as breathing, maintaining body weight, sleep, heart rate, and muscle strength. This screening can assist with the diagnosis of thyroid cancer or thyroid nodules. TSH providers also can determine whether you’re predisposed to hyperthyroidism (hyperactive thyroid) or hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid). Symptoms of hyperthyroidism include:
- Rapid irregular heart rate
- Trouble sleeping, Fatigue
- Nervousness, irritation
- Unexplained weight loss
Symptoms of hypothyroidism include:
- Weight gain
- Sensitivity to cold
- Thinning hair
- Depression
Though blood work can be a bit intimidating, the trusted providers of Test MeD Clinic strive to assist you with your journey to become a better you!
