Why is this test important? Our newest and most comprehensive vitamin panel that includes everything you need to assess your vitamin levels.
The HealthCheckUSA super chemistry lab test is a testing panel that combines our popular Chem-26 test with a complete blood count.
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 and super chemistry test can help measure one's risk of heart disease.
A lipid profile also 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 HealthCheckUSA super chemistry test also measures triglycerides, which are another form of fat. Triglycerides come from foods like vegetable oils and animal fats. A super chemistry 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.
The blood glucose test in the super chemistry panel measures the amount of glucose in the blood. 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 super chemistry 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.
The Chem-26 also measures kidney, liver and heart functions, potassium, calcium, uric acid, electrolytes and iron.
Additionally, the super chemistry test also includes a CBC, which stands for complete blood count. A super chemistry CBC test can give you information about anemia (a decrease in the ability of the red blood cells to transport oxygen to the tissues of the body) and infections, as well as blood disorders such as leukemia.
A super chemistry CBC test measures the amount of white blood cells. Elevated white blood cells on a super chemistry CBC test may mean that you currently have an infection. If your super chemistry CBC shows low levels, you might have a difficult time fighting off an infection.
Platelets, also made in the bone barrow, are checked on a super chemistry CBC. Platelets create clots to help stop bleeding from an injury. If your super chemistry CBC reveals low platelet levels, you might be more susceptible to bleeding. High platelet levels could mean that you have an increased risk of internal clots.
Hemoglobin is also measures in a super chemistry CBC. Red blood cells use hemoglobin to bring oxygen to the rest of the body and to bring carbon dioxide back to the lungs. Low hemoglobin levels shown on a super chemistry CBC can also be a sign of anemia.
Hematocrit measures the proportion of blood that is filled with red blood cells. Low hematocrit can indicate amenia or leukemia. High hematocrit levels on a super chemistry CBC test may indicate dehydration or excessive red blood cells.
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.
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
Magnesium is a mineral that is found in every cell of your body. It is vital to energy production, muscle contraction, nerve function, and maintenance of strong bones. About half of the body's magnesium is combined with calcium and phosphorus to form bone.
A wide variety of foods contain small amounts of magnesium, especially green vegetables such as spinach, and most magnesium in the body comes from dietary sources. The body maintains magnesium levels in its blood, cells, and bone by regulating how much it absorbs from the intestines and by how much it excretes or conserves in the kidneys.
What does the test include? The HealthCheckUSA Vitamin Deficiency Panel involves a blood draw by a qualified lab technician. The test includes:
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