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Includes nine tests to uncover possible reasons for headaches, debilitating exhaustion, joint pain, and/or feelings of apathy.
Finger-Stick Sample
You may wish to do this panel if you are suffering from frequent headaches, debilitating exhaustion, joint pain, and/or feelings of apathy.
Collect your specimen in the morning and drop it in the mail, on the same day, using the pre-paid envelope we provide in your test kit.
An albumin blood test measures the amount of albumin in your blood. Albumin is a protein made by your liver. Albumin enters your bloodstream and helps keep fluid from leaking out of your blood vessels into other tissues. It is also carries hormones, vitamins, and enzymes throughout your body. Without enough albumin, fluid can leak out of your blood and build up in your lungs, abdomen (belly), or other parts of your body.
A calcium blood test measures the amount of calcium in your blood. If there is too much or too little calcium in the blood, it may be a sign of a wide range of medical conditions, such as bone disease, thyroid disease, parathyroid disorders, kidney disease, and other conditions. Calcium is one of the most important minerals in your body.
About 1% of the calcium in your body is in your blood. The rest is stored in your bones and teeth. Having the right amount of calcium in your blood is necessary for your nerves, muscles, and heart to work properly. It also helps blood vessels move blood throughout your body and helps release hormones that affect many body functions.
A ferritin test measures the amount of ferritin in the blood. Ferritin is a blood protein that stores iron in your cells. This test is used to find out how much iron your body stores. If a ferritin test shows that the blood ferritin level is low, it means the body’s iron stores are low.
Your body needs iron to make healthy red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body. Iron is also important for healthy muscles, bone marrow and organ function. Your body stores extra iron in ferritin for later use, which is usually concentrated in your liver and the cells of your immune system.
When your body uses iron, cells release a small amount of ferritin into your bloodstream. Because of this, your ferritin level reflects the amount of iron stored in your body.
You may also need a ferritin test if you have restless legs syndrome or liver conditions or after a complete blood count (CBC) test indicates that you have low hemoglobin or hematocrit levels.
A folate test measures the amount of folate in the blood. Folate is one of many B vitamins. The body needs folate for normal growth and to make red blood cells (RBC), white blood cells (WBC), and platelets. Folate is an important nutrient for making red blood cells and for repairing cells and nerve tissue in your body. Folate is also important for the normal development of a baby (fetus). Folate is especially important for people who are pregnant.
Low folate can prevent your red blood cells from developing normally and can cause nerve damage. Your folate levels can be affected by different conditions or medicines, and your diet.
Low folate levels can stop your body from producing enough red blood cells (anaemia), and prevent your red blood cells from developing normally, or cause nerve damage.
If you have symptoms of anaemia or neuropathy (pain, weakness, numbness or tingling) you may need a folate blood test.
You might also have this test if you are having treatment for low folate or low vitamin B12. This is so your doctor can check how well your treatment is working.
Hematocrit is a blood test that measures how much of a person’s blood is made up of red blood cells. This measurement depends on the number of and size of the red blood cells. Blood transports oxygen and nutrients to body tissues and returns waste and carbon dioxide.
A hematocrit level below the normal range, meaning the person has too few red blood cells, is called anemia. A hematocrit level above the normal range, meaning too many red blood cells, may indicate polycythemia or erythrocytosis.
When the hematocrit value is low, the proportion of red blood cells in the blood is lower than usual. This can indicate:
The blood has too few healthy red blood cells. This condition is called anemia
That the body does not have enough vitamins or minerals.
Recent or long-term blood loss
When the hematocrit value is high, the proportion of red blood cells in the blood is higher than normal. This can indicate:
Dehydration
A disorder that causes your body to produce too many red blood cells, such as polycythemia vera
Lung or heart disease
Living at a high altitude, such as on a mountain
This test measures the amount of homocysteine, an amino acid in the body. The test is often used to diagnose vitamin B6, B9 or B12 deficiency. People with elevated homocysteine may have a higher risk for cardiovascular disease.
High levels of homocysteine can damage the inside of your arteries and increase your risk of forming blood clots. This may increase your risk for heart attack, stroke, and other heart diseases and blood vessel disorders.
A homocysteine test may be used to:
Find out if you’re lacking vitamin B6, B12, or folic acid. These vitamins break down homocysteine. So if you don’t have enough of them, your homocysteine levels will increase. A homocysteine test may be done with a blood test to measure your vitamin B levels.
Help diagnose homocystinuria. Homocystinuria is a rare, genetic disease that prevents your body from using a certain amino acid to make important proteins. Symptoms usually show up in the first year of life, but they may not appear until childhood or later. Common symptoms include problems with eyesight, blood clots, and weak bones.
Better understand your risk for heart attack or stroke if you already have an increased risk. Your health care provider may order a homocysteine test if you have been diagnosed with heart or blood vessel disease or if you have conditions that increase your risk for heart and blood vessel disease, such as: High blood pressure High cholesterol Diabetes
A magnesium test is used to measure the amount of magnesium in your blood. Magnesium is a metallic element mainly found in the bones and is essential to life. Abnormal magnesium levels can occur in conditions that affect the functioning of your kidneys or intestines.
For example, increased levels of magnesium may be seen with kidney disease because magnesium is excreted by the kidneys. A low magnesium level can be a sign of diabetes, some digestive problems, malnourishment, or long-term (chronic) alcoholism. Lower magnesium levels during pregnancy may mean preeclampsia.
Your body needs magnesium to help your muscles, nerves, and heart work properly. Magnesium also helps control blood pressure and blood glucose, also called blood sugar. It’s important for building strong bones, and it supports your immune system.
A low magnesium level is also called magnesium deficiency or hypomagnesemia. This condition is more common than levels that are too high.
A high magnesium level is also called hypermagnesemia. This condition is uncommon. Most cases happen in people who have kidney failure.
The vitamin B12 blood test measures the amount of vitamin B12 in your blood to determine whether you have a lower level of haemoglobin (a substance that transports oxygen) than normal, or, whether your red blood cells are larger than normal. Your folate level is usually tested at the same time.
A person whose vitamin B12 levels are outside of the normal range will require treatment. High B12 levels may indicate liver disease, diabetes, or certain types of leukemia. Low levels of the vitamin may indicate a B12 deficiency or pernicious anemia.
A Vitamin D test is used to screen for or monitor bone disorders, in addition to checking vitamin D levels in people with chronic illnesses such as asthma, psoriasis, and certain autoimmune diseases. Also, laboratory studies show that vitamin D can reduce cancer cell growth, help control infections and reduce inflammation, so it is important that we maintain healthy levels of Vitamin D.
Symptoms of liver disease include:
Nausea and vomiting
Lack of appetite
Fatigue
Weakness
Jaundice, a condition that causes your skin and eyes to turn yellow
Swelling and/or pain in your abdomen (belly)
Swelling in your ankles and legs
Dark-colored urine (pee) and/or light-colored stool (poop)
Frequent itching
Symptoms of kidney disease include:
Swelling in the hands and feet or puffy eyelids
Dry skin, itching, or numbness
Fatigue
Increased or decreased urination
Urine that is bloody or foamy
Loss of appetite and weight loss
Muscle cramps
Nausea and vomiting
Shortness of breath
Sleep problems
Trouble thinking clearly
Many people with high or low calcium levels don’t have any symptoms.
Symptoms of high calcium levels may include:
Constipation
Nausea and vomiting
Abdominal (belly) pain
Loss of appetite
Increased thirst
Urinating (peeing) more than usual
Kidney stones
Bone, joint, and muscle symptoms, such as weakness, aches, and pains
Fatigue
A change in mental health, such as depression or confusion
Symptoms of low calcium levels may include:
Dry skin, coarse hair, and nails that easily break (after a long period of low levels)
Muscle cramps, spasms, or stiffness
Tingling in the lips, tongue, fingers, and feet
Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)
Seizures, if calcium levels are extremely low
Symptoms of low levels of ferritin and iron in your body (iron deficiency anemia) include:
Paler-than-usual skin
Fatigue
Weakness
Dizziness
Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
Rapid heartbeat (tachycardia)
Symptoms of high levels of ferritin and iron
Symptoms of having too much ferritin and iron (hemochromatosis, or iron overload) include:
Painful joints
Heart issues
Unexplained weight loss
Abdominal pain
Loss of body hair
Lack of sex drive
Fatigue or loss of energy
Folate deficiency is when your blood lacks the amount of vitamin B9 (folate) it needs to function properly. Folate deficiency can cause a wide range of symptoms and complications.
One of the first symptoms of folate deficiency is extreme tiredness (fatigue). Other symptoms may include:
Paleness
Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
Irritability
Dizziness
Oral symptoms
Tender, red tongue
Mouth sores or mouth ulcers
Reduced sense of taste
Neurological symptoms
Memory loss
Difficulty concentrating
Confusion
Problems with judgment
Lack of energy
Muscle weakness
Depression
Weight loss
Diarrhea
Symptoms of polycythemia (too many red blood cells) may include:
Headache
Feeling light-headed or dizzy
Shortness of breath
Weakness or fatigue
Skin symptoms such as itching after a shower or bath, burning, or a red face
Heavy sweating, especially during sleep
Blurred or double vision and blind spots
Bleeding gums and heavy bleeding from small cuts
Pregnancy can cause a low hematocrit. That’s because the body has more fluid than normal during pregnancy, which decreases the percentage that’s made of red blood cells.
High homocysteine levels, if not treated, can increase your risk for certain health conditions, including osteoporosis, atherosclerosis, and thrombosis.
Symptoms of a vitamin B-12 deficiency include:
Pale skin
Weakness
Fatigue
Tingling sensations (like pins and needles) in the hands, arms, legs, or feet
Dizziness
Mouth sores
Mood changes
Symptoms of a folate deficiency are often subtle and are similar to those of a B-12 deficiency. These include:
Fatigue
Mouth sores
Tongue swelling
Growth problems
Symptoms of vitamin deficiency anemia overlap with those of B-12 and folate deficiencies, also causing additional symptoms:
Fatigue
Muscle weakness and unsteady movements
Pale or yellowish skin
Personality changes
Shortness of breath or dizziness
Irregular heartbeat
Numbness or tingling in hands and feet
Mental confusion or forgetfulness
Weight loss
Symptoms of low magnesium include:
Loss of appetite
Nausea and vomiting
Fatigue and weakness
Muscle cramps
Numbness and/or tingling
Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)
Seizures (if magnesium levels are extremely low)
Symptoms of high magnesium are much the same as symptoms of low magnesium. They may also include:
Diarrhea
Abdominal (belly) cramping
Cardiac arrest from extremely high levels of magnesium
You may also need to have your magnesium levels checked to monitor your health if you:
Have a condition that’s linked to abnormal magnesium levels, such as:
Chronic kidney disease
Diabetes that’s not well controlled
Alcohol use disorder
Malabsorption syndrome
Malnutrition
Chronic (long-lasting) diarrhea
Low levels of potassium and/or calcium
Take medicine that can decrease magnesium levels, for example:
Diuretics (“water pills”)
Certain antibiotics
Proton pump inhibitors to reduce stomach acid
Take medicine that can increase magnesium levels, for example:
Aspirin
Medicines that contain magnesium, such as laxatives for constipation and certain antacids for heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Lithium
Are being treated with magnesium and/or calcium.
According to US researchers, approximately 6% of adults younger than 60 have vitamin B12 deficiency. That rate jumps to 20% in people ages 60 and over.
Signs and symptoms of deficiency include:
Confusion
Dementia
Depression
Difficulty maintaining balance
Fast heartbeat
Numbness and tingling in the hands and feet
Poor memory
A sore mouth or tongue
An abnormally high vitamin B12 status can be an early sign of:
Liver disease
Diabetes
Certain types of leukemia
Vitamin D deficiency can lead to a loss of bone density, which can contribute to osteoporosis and fractures (broken bones). Severe vitamin D deficiency can also lead to other diseases: In children, it can cause rickets. Rickets is a rare disease that causes the bones to become soft and bend. Most people with vitamin D deficiency don’t notice any symptoms. Others may notice vague symptoms that may be signs of any number of conditions.
Possible symptoms include:
Muscle pain
Bone pain
Increased sensitivity to pain
A tingly, “pins-and-needles” sensation in the hands or feet
Muscle weakness in body parts near the trunk of the body, such as the upper arms or thighs
Waddling while walking, due to muscle weakness in the hips or legs
A history of broken bones
Muscle twitches or tremors
Muscle spasms
Bowed legs (when the deficiency is severe)
Register your test kit as stated in the instructions provided in your test kit.
Collect your sample in the morning,
using the easy-to-follow instructions
that are included in your test kit.
Then, return your sample on the same
day, using the pre-paid return envelope
provided in your test kit.
Receive your digital test results in 3
to 5 days from when our lab receives
your sample.
Watch our instructional video to learn how easy it is to collect your sample.
