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On of our most popular panels recommended for first-time clients who wish to establish a comprehensive foundation of all aspects of their health, and for established clients who want to keep track of their total wellness - includes our Super Chemistry and Thyroid Panels.

Thyroid Panel

A thyroid panel is a group of tests that are often ordered together to help evaluate thyroid gland function and to help diagnose thyroid disorders. The tests included in a thyroid panel measure the amount of thyroid hormones in your blood. These hormones are chemical substances that travel through the bloodstream and control or regulate your body’s metabolism—how it functions and uses energy.

TSH is produced by the pituitary gland and is part of the body’s feedback system to maintain stable amounts of the thyroid hormones T4 and T3 in the blood. When concentrations decrease in the blood, the pituitary is stimulated to release TSH. The TSH in turn stimulates the production and release of T4 and T3 by the thyroid gland. When the system is functioning normally, thyroid production turns on and off to maintain constant blood thyroid hormone levels.


Super Chemistry

The HealthCheckUSA super chemistry test is a testing panel that combines our popular Chem-26 test with a complete blood count.
A full lipid panel measures the fatty substances in your bloodstream. These substances can lead to heart disease, attack and stroke. HealthCheckUSA is proud to include a cholesterol test as part of the super chemistry, because its results can prevent heart disease. A lipid profile includes several tests, including cholesterol (HDL and LDL) and triglycerides.


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 and super chemistry test can help measure one's risk of heart disease.


Measuring cholesterol with a lipid profile

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 healthy super chemistry lipid profile will show LDL cholesterol at 100 mg/DL or less. Anything over 130 mg/DL is considered high. Monitor your super chemistry lipid profile carefully to check your HDL and LDL levels.


Measuring triglycerides with the super chemistry panel

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.

As with all of our tests, study your super chemistry lipid profile carefully. If any super chemistry levels are elevated, take your results to your doctor. They should develop a plan that includes diet, exercise and possible medication. A lipid profile changes slowly, so if you have elevated levels, you should get a super chemistry test once a year. If your lipid profile levels are normal, consider getting a super chemistry test every two to three years.


Measuring glucose with a super chemistry panel

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.


CBC: Complete blood count

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

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

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

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.