These two lab test together help to show us what your immune system is doing and general organ function. These tests strongly suggest a fasting blood sample (no food or drink, except for water, 10-12 hours before draw) however, fasting is mainly for your glucose so if you cannot fast, or don’t think glucose is an issue needing attention, you can still do the draw.
Complete Blood Count (CBC includes Differentials and Platelets) gives important information about the numbers and kinds of cells in the blood, especially red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. A CBC is used as a screening test for various disease states to include: anemia, leukemia and inflammatory processes.
Test includes: WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Platelet count, Neutrophils (Absolute), Lymphs (Absolute), Monocytes(Absolute), Eosinophils (Absolute), Basophils (Absolute)
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) – The test gives the current status of your blood sugar and blood proteins. Includes: Albumin, Albumin/Globulin Ratio (calculated), Alkaline Phosphatase, ALT, AST, BUN/Creatinine Ratio (calculated), Calcium, Carbon Dioxide, Chloride, Creatinine with GFR Estimated, Globulin (calculated), Glucose, Potassium, Sodium, Total Bilirubin, Total Protein, Urea Nitrogen.
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