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Laboratory Tests & Panels
Discover the Story Behind Your Health
Your labs are more than numbers — they’re insights into how your body is working. At The Healthy Place Clinic, we offer affordable, in‑depth testing that looks at the whole picture of your health, from hormones and nutrients to inflammation and genetics. No surprise costs and results explained in plain English — so you can finally connect the dots and take charge of your health.
General Health Panels
Your health story starts here. These foundational labs give us a clear snapshot of your overall wellness and help uncover issues that quick check-ups might miss.
The CMP measures key markers that reflect liver and kidney function, blood sugar control, electrolyte balance, and protein levels. It provides a comprehensive overview of your metabolic health and helps identify issues such as dehydration, diabetes, and even organ stress.
A CBC analyzes your red and white blood cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and platelets to assess oxygen transport, immune function, and blood health. This panel helps detect anemia, infection, and a wide range of inflammatory or hematologic disorders.
A urinalysis examines kidney function, hydration, and urinary tract health by detecting proteins, sugars, blood, or bacteria in the urine. It can help uncover infections, kidney disease, or metabolic imbalances early on.
Hemoglobin A1c measures average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. It’s an essential marker for identifying prediabetes and diabetes and helps evaluate how well blood sugar is being managed over time.
This test measures fasting insulin levels to evaluate how efficiently your body regulates blood sugar. It’s particularly useful for detecting insulin resistance — an early warning sign of metabolic syndrome and diabetes.
Our most complete starting point, this panel looks at more than 40 biomarkers spanning metabolism, organ function, blood counts, nutrients, and inflammation. It gives your provider a wide-angle view of your health in a single draw, so patterns show up that a narrow test would miss.
This measures bicarbonate in the blood, reflecting how well your body maintains its acid-base balance. Shifts can accompany breathing, kidney, or metabolic changes.
Chloride works with sodium and potassium to maintain fluid balance and blood acidity. It's interpreted as part of your electrolyte picture rather than on its own.
Glucose measures the amount of sugar circulating in your blood at the moment of the draw. It's a simple but foundational marker of how well your body is handling fuel and insulin signaling.
Hematocrit measures the percentage of your blood made up of red blood cells. It's read alongside hemoglobin to evaluate oxygen-carrying capacity, hydration status, and anemia.
Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body. Low values are a common thread behind fatigue, shortness of breath, and poor exercise tolerance.
Nucleated red blood cells are immature red cells that don't normally circulate in adults. Their presence prompts a closer look at bone marrow activity and how your body is responding to stress on the blood system.
Potassium supports heart rhythm, muscle contraction, and nerve function. Both high and low levels are meaningful, which is why it's tracked closely alongside kidney function and blood pressure.
Reticulocytes are newly made red blood cells, so this count shows how actively your bone marrow is replacing them. It helps distinguish anemia caused by low production from anemia caused by blood loss or destruction.
Sodium is a key electrolyte governing fluid balance, nerve signaling, and blood pressure regulation. Values outside the normal range often point to hydration, kidney, or hormonal issues.
Nutrient & Mineral Balance
Vitamins and minerals fuel every system in your body, influencing everything from mood and energy to immunity and metabolism. These tests identify nutrient deficiencies or imbalances that can impact how your body performs and recovers.
Measures folate status. Important for red blood cell production, methylation, and pregnancy support.
This test measures the active form of vitamin D in your blood, which plays an essential role in bone health, mood, and immune function. Low levels are common and may contribute to fatigue, muscle weakness, or frequent illness.
This panel assesses levels of vitamin B12 and folate, two nutrients crucial for red blood cell production, nerve function, and energy metabolism. Deficiency in either can lead to fatigue, anemia, or neurological changes.
Methylmalonic acid helps confirm vitamin B12 deficiency, even when blood levels appear normal. Elevated results suggest poor B12 absorption or metabolic imbalance that may affect energy and neurological health.
Ferritin reflects the amount of iron stored in your body and is essential for diagnosing anemia or iron overload. Abnormal levels may cause symptoms such as fatigue, dizziness, or poor concentration.
This test measures circulating iron and total iron-binding capacity to show how well your body transports and stores iron. It helps identify both deficiency and excess, guiding accurate treatment for anemia or metabolic issues.
Red blood cell zinc testing measures long-term zinc status, which is crucial for immunity, wound healing, and hormonal balance. Low levels may contribute to hair loss, poor skin health, or impaired immune response.
This test assesses magnesium within red blood cells, providing a more accurate picture than serum magnesium. Optimal magnesium supports nerve and muscle function, steady energy levels, and heart rhythm stability.
Ceruloplasmin is the protein that carries most of the copper in your blood. It's used alongside copper testing to evaluate how well your body stores and transports this mineral.
Copper supports energy production, connective tissue, and neurological function. It's typically evaluated alongside zinc, since the two minerals compete for absorption.
Measuring copper inside red blood cells reflects what your tissues have actually taken up rather than what's circulating that day. It's the more stable option when tracking mineral balance over time.
This bundled panel measures stored iron, circulating iron, and your blood's capacity to transport it. Together these give a far clearer picture of iron status than any one marker alone.
Serum iron measures the iron currently circulating in your blood. It's most useful read together with ferritin and TIBC, since a single iron value moves with recent meals and time of day.
Serum magnesium measures the magnesium circulating in your blood. It's a quick screen for significant depletion, while RBC magnesium is used when a more sensitive read on tissue stores is needed.
OmegaCheck measures the omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in your blood, including EPA and DHA. It shows whether your dietary fat balance is supporting cardiovascular and cellular health.
Phosphorus works with calcium and vitamin D to build bone and move energy through your cells. Levels are interpreted alongside kidney function and parathyroid hormone.
Vitamin A supports vision, immune defense, and skin and tissue repair. Because it's fat-soluble and stored in the liver, both low and high values are worth knowing.
Red blood cell zinc reflects longer-term zinc status in your tissues. Zinc is central to immune function, hormone production, wound healing, and skin health.
Hormone & Endocrine Health
Hormones regulate energy, mood, metabolism, and reproductive function. These tests provide a detailed look at how your thyroid, adrenal glands, and sex hormones are performing, helping to identify imbalances that can affect vitality and long-term wellness.
This panel measures thyroid hormones, including TSH, Free T4, Free T3, Total T4, and Reverse T3, along with thyroid antibodies. It helps detect underactive or overactive thyroid function and autoimmune thyroid disease—two of the most common causes of fatigue, weight fluctuations, and mood changes.
Thyroid peroxidase antibodies indicate autoimmune thyroid inflammation, such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis or Graves’ disease. Identifying these antibodies helps guide treatment for thyroid-related fatigue, weight gain, or hormonal imbalance.
This test detects antibodies that target thyroglobulin, a protein produced by the thyroid gland. Elevated levels are often seen in autoimmune thyroid disorders and can help confirm diagnosis alongside other thyroid tests.
Cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone, helps regulate energy, metabolism, and the stress response. Testing can reveal patterns of adrenal dysfunction, including overproduction (Cushing’s syndrome) or low output (adrenal fatigue or Addison’s disease).
DHEA-S serves as a precursor to both estrogen and testosterone and helps evaluate adrenal function. Abnormal levels can contribute to fatigue, low libido, and mood or hormonal imbalances.
This advanced test measures both total and free testosterone to evaluate hormone balance in men and women. It’s used to assess reproductive health, mood, energy, muscle strength, and sexual function.
DHT is a potent derivative of testosterone that plays a key role in male development and hair growth. Testing helps assess androgen-related concerns such as hair loss, acne, or hormonal imbalance.
SHBG regulates how much testosterone and estrogen are available to your tissues. Abnormal levels can indicate hormonal imbalance related to thyroid dysfunction, liver health, or insulin resistance.
Estradiol is the most active form of estrogen and plays a vital role in menstrual health, fertility, and bone strength. Measuring levels helps assess reproductive status, menopausal transition, or hormone therapy response.
Estriol is a weaker form of estrogen primarily produced during pregnancy, but it is also important for postmenopausal and hormonal balance assessment. Low levels can contribute to skin and vaginal dryness, fatigue, and mood changes.
Estrone is a form of estrogen produced mainly after menopause. Testing helps evaluate overall estrogen exposure and the balance between the three primary estrogen forms (E1, E2, and E3).
Progesterone works with estrogen to regulate menstrual cycles, fertility, and mood stability. Measuring this hormone helps determine ovulation status and diagnose hormonal imbalance or irregular cycles.
FSH stimulates egg production in women and supports sperm development in men. Levels can help determine menopausal status, fertility potential, or pituitary function.
LH triggers ovulation and supports testosterone production. This test helps evaluate reproductive health, menstrual irregularities, or potential hormonal disorders.
PSA testing measures prostate-specific antigen levels in the blood to evaluate prostate health and screen for potential inflammation, enlargement, or cancer risk.
AMH reflects ovarian reserve, meaning the pool of eggs remaining. It's widely used in fertility planning and to understand where someone sits in the reproductive timeline.
C-peptide is released in equal amounts to insulin, so it shows how much insulin your pancreas is making on its own. It's especially useful for distinguishing types of blood sugar dysregulation.
The Free Thyroxine Index estimates active thyroid hormone by combining Total T4 with T3 Uptake. It's useful when binding proteins are altered and would otherwise skew a Total T4 result.
IGF-1 reflects growth hormone activity and is far more stable to measure than growth hormone itself. It relates to tissue repair, muscle maintenance, and metabolic health.
This reports your IGF-1 result as a standardized score against age and sex-matched reference values. Because IGF-1 naturally declines with age, the Z-score makes the number far easier to interpret.
Parathyroid hormone regulates calcium levels in your blood and bones. It's read with calcium and vitamin D to evaluate bone health and mineral metabolism.
Prolactin is a pituitary hormone best known for its role in lactation, but it also influences cycles, fertility, and libido. Elevated levels are a common and correctable cause of hormonal disruption.
Total PSA measures prostate-specific antigen in the blood as a screen for changes in prostate health. Elevated values prompt further evaluation rather than a diagnosis on their own.
Reverse T3 is an inactive form of thyroid hormone your body makes more of during stress, illness, or calorie restriction. Elevated values can help explain thyroid symptoms when standard labs look normal.
Free T3 measures the active thyroid hormone your cells can use directly. It's key for understanding energy, temperature regulation, and metabolic rate when TSH alone doesn't explain symptoms.
Total T3 measures both bound and unbound T3 in circulation. It adds context to Free T3, particularly when carrier proteins are shifted by pregnancy, medication, or illness.
T3 Uptake estimates how many thyroid hormone binding sites are available on your carrier proteins. It's used with Total T4 to calculate the Free Thyroxine Index.
Free T4 measures the unbound, available form of your main thyroid hormone. It shows how much hormone your thyroid is actually producing, independent of carrier proteins.
Free testosterone measures the fraction not bound to carrier proteins, which is the portion your tissues can use. It often explains symptoms when total testosterone appears normal.
Total testosterone measures all the testosterone in your blood, both bound and free. It's the standard screening measure for energy, libido, muscle mass, and reproductive health in men and women.
This panel checks for antibodies directed at thyroid tissue, including thyroid peroxidase and thyroglobulin. It helps identify autoimmune thyroid activity, which often precedes changes in thyroid hormone levels.
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone is the signal your pituitary sends to the thyroid, making it the standard first-line thyroid screen. It's often the earliest marker to shift when thyroid function changes.
This starts with TSH and automatically adds Free T4 and Free T3 if the result falls outside the expected range. You get the follow-up detail without needing a second blood draw.
Cardiovascular & Inflammatory Health
Your heart health impacts every part of your body, from energy and focus to endurance and recovery. These labs offer a detailed look at cholesterol, inflammation, and circulation to help you stay strong and proactive about cardiovascular wellness.
A lipid panel measures total cholesterol, LDL (“bad”), HDL (“good”), and triglycerides to assess cardiovascular risk. It helps identify imbalances that can contribute to heart disease, stroke, and metabolic disorders.
This advanced cholesterol test measures both the number and size of LDL particles, offering a more precise view of cardiovascular risk. It provides valuable insight into how cholesterol behaves in your bloodstream and how well your treatment plan is working.
Apolipoprotein A-1 is the main protein in HDL cholesterol, which helps remove excess fat from the arteries. Higher levels generally indicate healthier cholesterol metabolism and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
Apolipoprotein B tracks the number of LDL particles that contribute to plaque formation in the arteries. It’s considered one of the most accurate single markers for assessing cardiovascular risk.
Lipoprotein(a) is a genetically inherited cholesterol particle that can elevate heart-disease risk even when other cholesterol levels appear normal. Testing helps uncover hidden hereditary risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
This test measures an enzyme associated with arterial inflammation and plaque instability. Elevated levels can signal a higher risk of heart attack or stroke, even when standard cholesterol values are within range.
This comprehensive heart-health panel combines several key biomarkers to evaluate lipid balance, inflammation, and vascular function. It provides a detailed overview of cardiovascular and metabolic wellness to guide prevention strategies.
High-sensitivity CRP detects subtle inflammation in the blood that may contribute tocardiovascular disease, diabetes, or other chronic conditions. It’s often used alongside cholesterol testing to assess long-term heart risk.
Homocysteine is an amino acid linked to cardiovascular and neurological health. Elevated levels may increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, or cognitive decline, making this a valuable marker for early prevention.
Uric acid testing helps identify gout, kidney dysfunction, or metabolic imbalance. High levels can also reflect oxidative stress or systemic inflammation — often associated with heart and metabolic disease.
ESR measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a blood sample, which can indicate the presence of inflammation. It’s a broad, nonspecific marker that helps detect inflammatory or autoimmune activity in the body.
This test detects antibodies commonly associated with rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune disorders. It’s often used to help explain joint pain, inflammation, or immune-related symptoms.
CRP is a general marker of inflammation produced by the liver. The standard test is used to detect significant inflammatory activity, while hs-CRP is used for cardiovascular risk assessment.
Total cholesterol measures all the cholesterol circulating in your blood. It's the starting point of a lipid assessment, though the breakdown into HDL, LDL, and particle number tells you far more.
Creatine kinase is an enzyme released when muscle tissue is stressed or damaged. It's used to evaluate muscle pain, intense training loads, and tolerance of certain medications.
Fibrinogen is a clotting protein that also rises with inflammation. Elevated levels are associated with thicker blood and greater cardiovascular strain.
HDL carries cholesterol away from your arteries and back to the liver for processing. Higher values are generally associated with better cardiovascular resilience.
This panel combines insulin and glucose markers into a single calculated score for insulin resistance. It surfaces metabolic dysfunction years before fasting glucose or A1c move out of range.
LDL carries cholesterol to tissues and is the lipid fraction most closely tied to plaque formation. It's a primary target when building a cardiovascular risk picture.
Triglycerides are the storage form of fat in your blood and rise readily with excess carbohydrate, alcohol, or insulin resistance. They're one of the most diet-responsive markers on a lipid panel.
Liver, Kidney & Digestive Function
Your liver and kidneys keep your body in balance every day—filtering waste, managing nutrients, and supporting healthy digestion. These tests check how well those systems are performing so you can catch and correct imbalances early.
GGT is an enzyme found primarily in the liver. Elevated levels can indicate liver irritation, bile duct obstruction, or alcohol-related damage. Testing helps identify early signs of liver stress before more serious dysfunction occurs.
Amylase is a digestive enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates. Measuring its levels helps detect pancreatic, salivary gland, or digestive disorders such as pancreatitis or intestinal blockages.
Lipase breaks down fats for digestion and is produced by the pancreas. High levels may indicate pancreatic inflammation, gallbladder issues, or other digestive disturbances.
Albumin is the main protein your liver makes, and it maintains fluid balance and carries hormones and nutrients through the blood. Low values can reflect liver function, inflammation, or protein status.
Alkaline phosphatase comes primarily from the liver, bile ducts, and bone. Elevations help distinguish bile flow issues from bone turnover when interpreted with other liver markers.
ALT is an enzyme concentrated in the liver, making it one of the most specific markers of liver cell stress. Elevations are a common early sign of fatty liver, medication effects, or alcohol load.
AST is an enzyme found in the liver as well as muscle and heart tissue. Read alongside ALT, the ratio between the two helps point toward the source of the elevation.
Direct bilirubin is the fraction the liver has already processed for excretion. Comparing it to total bilirubin helps separate liver and bile duct issues from red blood cell turnover.
Total bilirubin is a byproduct of red blood cell breakdown that the liver clears. Elevated levels can reflect liver processing, bile flow, or the rate at which red cells are turning over.
Blood urea nitrogen is a waste product your kidneys filter out, making it a core measure of kidney function. It also shifts with hydration and dietary protein, so it's read alongside creatinine.
Creatinine is a muscle breakdown product cleared by the kidneys, and it's the standard basis for estimating filtration rate. It's one of the most reliable everyday markers of kidney function.
Cystatin C estimates kidney filtration without being influenced by muscle mass the way creatinine is. It's especially useful for athletes, older adults, and anyone with an atypical body composition.
Globulins include the proteins involved in immune defense and nutrient transport. The albumin-to-globulin ratio adds useful context about inflammation and immune activity.
LDH is an enzyme present in nearly every tissue and released when cells are damaged. It's a general marker that helps confirm and localize tissue stress alongside more specific tests.
Total protein measures albumin and globulins together as a broad look at nutritional and liver status. It's most informative when the two fractions are read separately.
Immune & Autoimmune Markers
Your immune system works around the clock to protect and repair your body. These tests offer a closer look at immune balance and inflammation, helping you understand how your system is performing and where extra support may be needed.
The ANA test detects autoantibodies that target the body’s own cells and tissues. Positive results can suggest autoimmune activity such as lupus, Sjögren’s syndrome, or mixed connective tissue disease.
Rheumatoid factor measures antibodies commonly associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Elevated levels may indicate inflammatory joint disease or other autoimmune disorders.
ESR evaluates how quickly red blood cells settle in a blood sample, a process that speeds up when inflammation is present. It’s a general marker used to identify ongoing inflammation or infection in the body.
This test screens for G6PD deficiency, an inherited enzyme disorder that can cause red blood cells to break down under specific stressors. Identifying this condition is important before prescribing medications that could trigger hemolysis.
Blood typing determines your ABO group and Rh factor, essential for safe blood transfusions, pregnancy care, and understanding potential immune incompatibilities.
This evaluation measures the antibody response to Candida albicans. It's used when recurring digestive, skin, or fatigue symptoms suggest an overgrowth pattern worth investigating.
This panel distinguishes a current Epstein-Barr infection from a past one by measuring several antibody types. It's frequently ordered when lingering fatigue and swollen glands need an explanation.
The extractable nuclear antigen panel identifies specific autoantibodies behind a positive ANA result. It helps narrow down which autoimmune process may be driving symptoms.
Eosinophils are white blood cells that rise with allergic responses and parasitic exposure. An elevated count is a useful signal to look further into allergy, asthma, or gut-related triggers.
This test checks for antibodies to Toxoplasma, indicating whether exposure is recent or historical. It's commonly ordered in pregnancy planning and when immune function is a concern.
Specialty & Emerging Markers
Some biomarkers provide deeper insight into metabolic regulation and emerging areas of wellness research. These specialized tests help reveal patterns that may explain fatigue, weight changes, or hormonal resistance that standard labs can miss.
Leptin is a hormone produced by fat cells that communicates with the brain to regulate hunger, metabolism, and body weight. Measuring leptin levels helps assess how efficiently your body responds to fullness signals and can reveal metabolic resistance that contributes to weight gain, fatigue, or difficulty maintaining a healthy weight.
This advanced DNA analysis identifies genetic variations that influence metabolism, detoxification, inflammation, and energy regulation. Results provide personalized insight into how your body responds to food, exercise, and stress — empowering a more tailored approach to nutrition and long-term wellness.
CA 15-3 is a tumor marker used to monitor treatment response and recurrence in people with a known breast cancer diagnosis. It is a monitoring tool rather than a screening test.
This venous blood panel screens for heavy metal exposure, including arsenic, lead, and mercury. It's a starting point when environmental or occupational exposure is part of the health picture.
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