STTM Vitamin Deficiency Panel

Why is this test important? HealthCheckUSA has partnered directly with Janie Bowthorpe and others at Stop the Thyroid Madness to develop specific packages and test options that will assist Stop the Thyroid Madness members in managing their condition and taking control of their health. The STTM Vitamin Deficiency Panel is a group of blood tests that includes Comprehensive Metabolic Panel, Vitamin D, 25 Hydroxy, and Vitamin B12 with folate that are often ordered together to assess vitamin levels and establish a baseline health level.

What does the test include?  The HealthCheck USA STTM Vitamin Deficiency Panel includes:

• Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
• Vitamin D, 25 Hydroxy Blood Test
• Vitamin B12 with Folate Blood Test

STTM Vitamin Deficiency Panel Test Details:

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
The Comprehensive Metabolic Panel from HealthCheckUSA, also known as Super Chemsitry, is a baseline health assessment that focuses on prevention and identifying any health risk factors related to Diabetes, Heart Disease, risk of heart attack, risk of stroke and many others

Cholesterol
All the cholesterol you need is already manufactured in the body, but food also contributes. Heredity, weight, age, sex, exercise and stress can affect your levels. A lipid profile can help measure one's risk of heart disease.

Measuring cholesterol with a lipid profile blood test
A lipid profile blood test measures the "good" cholesterol, which is known as HDL. This cholesterol is carried from your heart to your liver, which removes the "bad" cholesterol or LDL from your bloodstream. A lipid profile that shows HDL less than 35 mg/dl increases the risk of heart disease. Higher HDL levels are found in the profiles of individuals who exercise, eat healthy and don't smoke. With HDL cholesterol, higher is better. A healthy lipid profile blood test will show LDL cholesterol at 100 mg/DL or less. Anything over 130 mg/DL is considered high.

Measuring Triglycerides with CMP Blood Test
A HealthCheckUSA CMP lab test also measures triglycerides, which are another form of fat. Triglycerides come from foods like vegetable oils and animal fats. A super chemistry Blood Testing panel that has high triglyceride levels should be cause for concern. A normal triglyceride level is less than 150 mg/DL. Levels 150 mg/DL or higher are considered high, and an immediate change in diet, along with cardiovascular exercise, should be considered.

Measuring Glucose with a Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
The blood glucose test measures the amount of glucose in the blood which is very important in the Prevention of Diabetes. Glucose, which comes from carbohydrates, is main source of the body's energy. Blood glucose levels typically increase slightly after eating. This causes your pancreas to release insulin, which prevents glucose levels from getting too high. The results of a Comprehensive Metabolic Panel Blood Glucose test will help you modify how you manage your diabetes. Getting a regular blood glucose test can reduce the chances for long-term diabetes complications.

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel with CBC also measures kidney, liver and heart functions, potassium, calcium, uric acid, electrolytes and iron.

Vitamin D, 25 Hydroxy Lab Test
Sunlight doesn't just help set your internal clock; it actually nourishes your body by helping it create vitamin D. Classified as a fat-soluble vitamin, vitamin D acts more like a hormone, working with the parathyroid hormone to balance calcium in the blood and build strong bones. It also maintains healthy cellular growth and regulates the immune system, which prevents excessive inflammation that can lead to autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, periodontal disease, multiple sclerosis and irritable-bowel diseases.

Vitamin B-12 with Folate Lab Test
The B family of vitamins are used by the body to release energy stored in food components like carbohydrates, fat and protein. Consider getting a Vitamin Deficiency Panel to make sure that your body is generating enough energy to power all the organs. If your Vitamin Deficiency panel shows low amount of B-12, you're at high risk for organ damage.

Folic acid is part of the B vitamin family. It helps synthesize DNA that used in new cell formation and helps convert B-12 into a functioning element within the body. Most Americans don't get enough folic acid, so consider getting a nutrition panel to make sure you're getting enough. Folic acid also helps lower homocysteine levels, which can cause damage to the heart. Lack of folic acid can impair protein synthesis and cell division. Long term use of aspirins and antacids can cause low folic acid levels. The HealthCheckUSA Vitamin Deficiency Panel will give a thorough analysis of your body's metabolic functions