Through
our relationship with ANY LAB TEST NOW®, our patients can access
thousands of comprehensive medical lab tests including cholesterol,
diabetes and many other wellness tests. Not only will lab tests help
guide our doctor in recommending the best weight loss plan for you,
but they also empower you to measure the results of your weight loss
plan – from the inside!
Wellness lab testing also empowers you to take control of your health in many other ways!
Several Innovative lab tests are available to all InShapeMD™ patients:
The VAP® Test:
This is the first cholesterol test to directly measure LDL, VLDL and HDL and is one of the most accurate on the market. This expended cholesterol profile identifies a greater number of people at risk by measuring 18 separate components of cholesterol – compared to just 4 in the standard test.
MicroNutrient Test:
This powerful test assesses your body for any deficiency in 32 vitamins and minerals. Instead of wasting hundreds of dollars on needless supplements, this test will tell you exactly which supplements your body needs.
Hormone Tests:
Several gender-specific hormone tests including:
- Estradiol Test: Checks levels of this primary estrogen that is essential for reproduction.
- Follicle-Stimulating Hormone: Checks the level of this hormone that stimulates ovarian follicles and ovulation.
- Luteinizing Hormone: Checks the level of this hormone that stimulates ovarian follicles and ovulation.
- DHEA-S and Progesterone Tests: Further analyzes your female hormonal status.
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH): Analyzes thyroid function and signs of hyper- and hypo-thyroidism.
- Testosterone (Free and Total): Analyzes the level of testosterone (a hormone affecting sexual features) in your blood.
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel:
This extensive panel gives you and our doctor important information about the current status of your kidneys, liver and electrolyte and acid/base balance, as well as your blood sugar and blood proteins. This panel includes many tests including:
- Glucose
- Total Protein
- Calcium
- Sodium
- Chloride Potassium
- Albumin
- Creatinine
- Bilirubin
- CO2 (Carbon Dioxide Bicarbonate)
- Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
- Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
- Alanine Amino Transferase (ALT)
- Aspartate Amino Transferase (AST)
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Test:
For men, this test determines the levels of your Prostate Specific Antigen (protein produced by the prostate cells). Elevated levels of your PSA can be an indication of an enlarged prostate or prostate cancer.
Chemistry Panel:
16 essential tests which gives us a picture of your overall health.
Complete Blood Count (CBC):
This popular test is perfect for you if you feel fatigued; think you have an infection; experience difficulty recovering from infection or injury; or if you have family history of inflammation, bruising, etc. It will determine the number of blood cells in your body while testing for blood disorders including signs of leukemia, anemia and blood clotting. Tests specifically for:
- White blood cell count
- White blood cell differential
- Red blood cell count
- Red blood cell differential
- Hemoglobin levels
- Blood platelet count
Urinalysis:
This common test analyzes your urine for substances that can indicate metabolic problems or kidney disorders.
Cholesterol Lipids Panel:
Cholesterol is fat that is produced by the liver. It can also be obtained from foods. This standard panel assesses your risk of coronary heart disease or stroke by evaluating your Total Cholesterol, LDL (“Bad”), HDL (“Good”), Total/HDL Ratio and Triglycerides.
There are thousands more available at ANY LAB TEST NOW® including DNA Genetic Predisposition, Diabetes, Cancer Tumor Screen, Biomarker Analysis, Allergy, Arthritis, Fatigue, among others.
