Which Labs Should I Have My Doctor Run?
It amazes me how many people are willing to spend a couple hundred dollars a month on supplements, but are completely unwilling to invest in their health by running their labs! There are no miracle supplements, but a full panel of hormones along with your basic health labs can be a very valuable tool in figuring out the formula for your unique needs.
Even if everything thing comes back as the picture of health, it is money well spent. The chances of you never having at least one minor health issue is pretty slim, it is great to have a reference of past labs to compare to.
The ideal time to get your labs run is when you are healthy, rather than wait until you are sick.
For those who are asking what I recommend as a full panel of hormones..
Thyroid Tests
TSH
TT3
FT3
TT4
FT4
Reverse T3 if they will
Thyroid antibodies
Iron Tests
Ferritin
%Saturation
TIBC
Serum Iron
Saliva Cortisol
B-12
D3
Sex hormones
(Dhea, Estradiol, FSH, LH, Total Testosterone, Free Testosterone, SHBG, Progesterone)*
CBC w/ Differential
Metabolic Panel (14), Comprehensive
Lipid Profile
C-Reactive Protein, Cardiac
Homocysteine
Hepatic Function
Kidney Function”