Routine Health Testing

This soluble protein is present in the blood plasma and is vital in the production of fibrin with the enzyme thrombin. Fibrin is essential because it binds together platelets and plasma proteins in a hemostatic plug or bloodclot. High levels of fibrinogen can indicate an increased risk of bloodclots that can travel to vital organs and result in damage. Alternatively, low levels of fibrinogen can indicate malnutrition or liver disease.

Ferritin is a blood protein that contains iron. If a ferritin test indicates lower than normal levels, that can mean your body’s iron stores are low and you could be anemic. Higher than normal levels suggest the body has a condition that causes the body to store excess iron. In turn, you may be facing anything from rheumatoid arthritis to liver disease and inflammatory conditions.

These DNA-less protein antigens are extractable from cell nuclei through the use of phosphate buffered saline. The extractable nuclear antigen antibodies panel is used to detect the existence of autoantibodies within the blood that respond to proteins located in the cell nucleus. Positive results indicate the presence of an autoimmune disorder.

Estrogen is a steroid hormone that promotes both the development and maintenance of feminine characteristics on the body. This includes reproductive health like menstruation, puberty, menopause, and pregnancy. High levels of estrogen can result in irregular periods, fatigue, and weightgain in women, and breast tissue growth, infertility, and difficulty maintaining an erection in men. In women, low levels of estrogen can make it difficult to conceive and could signify the start of menopause.

Estradiol or E2 is a form of estrogen produced by the ovaries and it plays a vital role in the development of the female reproductive system. In men, E2 is secreted in moderate amounts via the testes. When one has abnormal levels of estradiol in their body, it could indicate menstrual problems, ovarian tumors, gynecomastia, breast cancer, and menopausal symptoms.

CCP antibodies are created by the immune system and they can sometimes mistakenly attack healthy tissue within the body. With a cyclic citrullinated peptides antibody test, we’ll determine whether you’re suffering from rheumatoid arthritis (an autoimmune disorder that causes the body to attack healthy cells within the joints) as well as the degree of its severity.

This protein is created in the liver and is used to indicate inflammation. During periods in which the body has a bacterial infection, the level of c-reactive proteins within the body increases. In turn, high levels of CRP are a sign of acute inflammation and infection, injury, or disease.

Cortisol, also known as nature’s built-in alarm system, is the body’s primary stress hormone. It is created by the adrenal glands and it works in unison with other parts of the brain to help control your mood, fear, and motivation. Additionally, it manages how your body uses fats, carbs, and proteins, reduces inflammation, and regulates blood pressure. While high cortisol levels can result in high blood pressure and bone loss, low levels can cause fatigue, weight loss, and decreased appetite.

Our comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) measures 14 substances within the blood, providing useful information about the body’s metabolism and chemical balance. Irregular levels of these substances can indicate several issues ranging from liver and kidney problems to acid and base balance, blood protein, and blood sugar problems. The CMP tests for:

• Glucose
• Calcium
• Sodium, potassium, chloride, and carbon dioxide
• Albumin
• Total protein
• ALP (alkaline phosphatase)
• ALT (alanine transaminase)
• AST (aspartate aminotransferase)
• Bilirubin
• BUN (blood urea nitrogen)

Coenzyme Q10 or CoQ10 is an antioxidant produced naturally by the body that is used by the cells for growth and maintenance. The coenzyme Q10 test is used primarily for the purpose of diagnosing coenzyme Q10 deficiency and mitochondrial disorders. Low levels of CoQ10 can cause intellectual disability, abnormal eye movements, vision loss, poor muscle tone, and seizures.

Celiac disease is a serious autoimmune disease occurring in those that are genetically predisposed. Also known as a gluten allergy, celiac disease causes the sufferer to incur damage to the small intestine following the ingestion of gluten. The celiac disease A/B screen is used to detect autoantibodies in the blood that were produced as a result of the immune response.

Carcinoembryonic antigens (CEA) are found in high levels in the tissue of a developing fetus and in very low levels in adults. When abnormal levels of this nonspecific biomarker are detected in adults, it may be a sign of some form of cancer, including colon, rectum, prostate, lung, ovary, liver, or thyroid. Alternatively, high levels can also indicate things like cirrhosis and emphysema.

Candida is a type of yeast that can result in candidiasis – a fungal infection that can cause various infections. The Candida virus A/B IgG test is the most accurate way to screen for a candida infection and when all three antibodies are detected, locating the infection is also possible.

CA 125 is a type of tumor marker found in the blood. The cancer antigen 125 test measures the amount of CA 125 in the blood to determine whether you have a condition that is cancerous. More often than not, this includes ovarian, endometrial, peritoneal, and fallopian tube cancer. If the condition appears to be non-cancerous, more testing may be required to determine your diagnosis.

Antinuclear antibodies (ANA) are antibodies that target normal proteins within the nucleus of a cell. A negative ANA indicates that there are no autoantibodies existing within the body. A positive ANA reading means means the antibodies were found and could be a sign of anautoimune disorder.

Anti-ENA or extractable nuclear antigens are protein antigens that do not contain DNA. This test uses a grouping of antibodies to search for mixed connective tissue damage, various forms of lupus, and Sjogren’s syndrome.

This enzyme or special protein is produced by your pancreas and salivary glands and it helps the body digest carbohydrates. While a small amount of amylase is normal within the blood, too much or too little can be a sign of pancreatic or salivary gland problems.