What's A Good Blood Test That Most People Don't Get?

Darlene Mercer

CRP which measures the level of inflammation in the body.

Elke Klugkist

Thyroid function, measuring the amount of hormones it's producing.

charlaine

Most docs forget to look at T3 & free T3. Don't just get TSH and T4. Look at the whole picture to determine problems with thyroid function. This can also predict pituitary or adrenal factors contributing to symptoms.

Nilynn Stearman

Total cholesterol can be deceiving if HDL levels are high.

Goran Lazic

LPP - lipoprotein particle test. Nearly half of those who have suffered heart attack had apparently "normal" cholesterol level. The lipoprotein particles carry the cholesterol throughout the body and they are responsible for key steps in plaque formation and development of cardiovascular disease. LPP is probably best test to assess new risk factors.

Jennie Pollard

Thyroid function. Causes so many problems that people overlook

Kirstie L Haertel

So many problems are caused by imbalances of the little things (minerals) so a full lab that includes levels of iron, magnesium, etc. can help tell if symptoms are due to something else.

Missy Bagienski

Thyroid. Sometimes you don't realize you have a problem unless you get a blood test.

Mary Eubank

B12

Susan Seplowe Lafer

A1C for A 3month average blood sugar level