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Test Explanations

Test

Explanation

Allergyscreen for cat or dog or dust
CBCanemia, infection, screen for leukemia and tests one of the clotting factors
Cortisolelevated levels reduce the body’s ability to deal with stress properly promoting weight gain
Drug Screenamphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methaqualone, opiates, cannabinoids
Estradiolprotects against heart disease, osteoporosis and dementia
Ferritinis used to evaluate iron stores in the body and to determine iron deficiency anemia
Folaterisk indicator for anemia and elevated homocysteine
FSHhormone test related to infertility or pituitary issues
Hemoglobin A1Cmonitor for diabetes
HsCRPa cardiac risk marker
Homocysteine*risk marker for cardiac, stroke and dementia
LHhormone test related to infertility or pituitary issues
Lipid profile*total cholesterol, HDL, LDL and triglycerides
Liver profileliver enzymes
Microalbuminurine test, earliest indicator of kidney damage
Occult Bloodscreens for colorectal cancer, detects presence of blood in stoo
PLACassesses risk for heart attack and stroke; measures arterial specific inflammation
PSAprostate gland screen
Profile 1*measures liver, heart and muscle enzymes, serum iron, kidney function, glucose
Progesteronebalances unhealthy side effects of excess estradiol
TSHthyroid stimulation hormone, measures thyroid function
T4, Free TS Uptakefollow-up tests for TSH
Testosteroneprotects against heart disease, type II diabetes in men, osteoporosis in women
Type & Rhblood group typing
Urinalysisdip stick analysis
Vitamin B12risk indicator for anemia and elevated homocysteine
Vitamin D 25 OHdeficiency of vitamin D related to heart attacks, cancer, diabetes, dementia, joint pain


* Fasting is required for this test (may take medications and drink water)