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Hair Loss, Skin Health & Nutrient - Essential Lab Panel

The Hair Loss, Skin Health & Nutrient Essential Lab Panel includes 8 tests and 64 biomarkers to review common lab patterns tied to hair shedding, thinning, skin health, thyroid function, iron status, vitamin D, vitamin B12, zinc, blood health, and metabolic wellness. It includes CBC, CMP, ferritin, iron/TIBC, TSH, QuestAssureD™ vitamin D, vitamin B12, and zinc for a focused first-step hair and skin nutrient review.

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Hair Loss Panel, Hair Thinning Panel, Skin Health Panel, Hair and Skin Panel, Acne and Hormone Panel, Hair Loss and Thyroid Panel, Hair Loss and Nutrient Panel, Beauty Wellness Panel, Skin and Nutrient Panel, Hair Shedding Panel

The following is a list of what is included in the item above. Click the test(s) below to view what biomarkers are measured along with an explanation of what the biomarker is measuring.

Also known as: CBC, CBC includes Differential and Platelets, CBC/PLT w/DIFF, Complete Blood Count (includes Differential and Platelets)

NOTE: Ulta Lab Tests provides CBC test results from Quest Diagnostics as they are reported. Often, different biomarker results are made available at different time intervals. When reporting the results, Ulta Lab Tests denotes those biomarkers not yet reported as 'pending' for every biomarker the test might report. Only biomarkers Quest Diagnostics observes are incorporated and represented in the final CBC test results provided by Ulta Lab Tests.

Absolute Band Neutrophils (Only Reported If Detected)

Immature forms of neutrophils are called neutrophilic band cells. Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell that is responsible for much of the body's protection against infection. Neutrophils are produced in the bone marrow and released into the bloodstream to travel to wherever they are needed. Large numbers of immature forms of neutrophils, called neutrophilic band cells, are produced by the bone marrow when the demand is high.

Absolute Basophils

Basophils normally constitute 1% or less of the total white blood cell count but may increase or decrease in certain diseases and are thought to be involved in allergic reactions.

Absolute Blasts (Only Reported If Detected)

Blasts are immature forms of white blood cells.

Absolute Eosinophils

Eosinophils (eos) respond to infections caused by parasites and play a role in allergic reactions (hypersensitivities)

Absolute Lymphocytes

Lymphocytes are white blood cells that exist in both the blood and the lymphatic system. They are divided into three types. The B lymphocytes (B cells) are antibody-producing cells that are essential for acquired, antigen-specific immune responses. The second type are T lymphocytes (T cells) some T cells help the body distinguish between "self" and "non-self" antigens while others initiate and control the extent of an immune response, boosting it as needed and then slowing it as the condition resolves. Other types of T cells directly attack and neutralize virus-infected or cancerous cells. The third type are natural killer cells (NK cells) that directly attack and kill abnormal cells such as cancer cells or those infected with a virus.

Absolute Metamyelocytes (Only Reported If Detected)

Metamyelocytes are immature forms of white blood cells.

Absolute Monocytes

Monocytes (mono), similar to neutrophils, move to an area of infection and engulf and destroy bacteria. They are associated more often with chronic rather than acute infections. They are also involved in tissue repair and other functions involving the immune system.

Absolute Myelocytes (Only Reported If Detected)

Myelocytes are immature forms of white blood cells.

Absolute Neutrophils

Neutrophils (neu) normally make up the largest number of circulating WBCs. They move into an area of damaged or infected tissue, where they engulf and destroy bacteria or sometimes fungi. Young neutrophils, recently released into circulation, are called bands.

Absolute Nucleated Rbc (Only Reported If Detected)

Nucleated Red Blood Cells (nRBC) ) the presence of NRBCs in the adult blood is usually associated with malignant neoplasms, bone marrow diseases, and other serious disorders.

Absolute Promyelocytes (Only Reported If Detected)

Promyelocytes are immature forms of white blood cells.

Band Neutrophils (Only Reported If Detected)

Immature forms of neutrophils are called neutrophilic band cells. Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell that is responsible for much of the body's protection against infection. Neutrophils are produced in the bone marrow and released into the bloodstream to travel to wherever they are needed. Large numbers of immature forms of neutrophils, called neutrophilic band cells, are produced by the bone marrow when the demand is high.

Basophils

Basophils normally constitute 1% or less of the total white blood cell count but may increase or decrease in certain diseases and are thought to be involved in allergic reactions.

Blasts (Only Reported If Detected)

Blasts are immature forms of white blood cells.

Eosinophils

Eosinophils are specialized white blood cells produced in the bone marrow and released into the bloodstream, where they normally make up only 0–6 % of circulating leukocytes. Their cytoplasm is packed with reddish‑orange granules that contain potent enzymes (e.g., major basic protein, eosinophil cationic protein) and inflammatory mediators. When the immune system detects large, multicellular invaders—such as helminth (worm) parasites—eosinophils migrate out of the blood and surround the pathogen, releasing these granule contents to damage the parasite’s outer surface and aid its destruction. Beyond parasite defense, eosinophils act as key orchestras of the allergic response. They accumulate in tissues exposed to allergens (airways in asthma, skin in eczema, GI tract in eosinophilic esophagitis) and secrete cytokines and lipid mediators that amplify inflammation, recruit additional immune cells, and contribute to symptoms like swelling, mucus production, and itching. Because of this pro‑inflammatory role, persistently elevated eosinophil counts—termed eosinophilia—can signal allergic disorders, drug hypersensitivity, or certain autoimmune and malignant conditions. Conversely, counts drop toward zero after glucocorticoid therapy or in acute stress states, reflecting the cells’ sensitivity to hormonal and immune regulation.

Hematocrit

Hematocrit is a blood test that measures the percentage of the volume of whole blood that is made up of red blood cells. This measurement depends on the number of red blood cells and the size of red blood cells.

Hemoglobin

Serum hemoglobin is a blood test that measures the level of free hemoglobin in the liquid part of the blood (the serum). Free hemoglobin is the hemoglobin outside of the red blood cells. Most of the hemoglobin is found inside the red blood cells, not in the serum.

Lymphocytes

Lymphocytes are white blood cells that exist in both the blood and the lymphatic system. They are divided into three types. The B lymphocytes (B cells) are antibody-producing cells that are essential for acquired, antigen-specific immune responses. The second type are T lymphocytes (T cells) some T cells help the body distinguish between "self" and "non-self" antigens while others initiate and control the extent of an immune response, boosting it as needed and then slowing it as the condition resolves. Other types of T cells directly attack and neutralize virus-infected or cancerous cells. The third type are natural killer cells (NK cells) that directly attack and kill abnormal cells such as cancer cells or those infected with a virus.

MCH

Mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) is a calculation of the average amount of oxygen-carrying hemoglobin inside a red blood cell.

MCHC

Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) is a calculation of the average percentage of hemoglobin inside a red cell.

MCV

Mean corpuscular volume (MCV) is a measurement of the average size of RBCs.

Metamyelocytes (Only Reported If Detected)

Metamyelocytes are immature forms of white blood cells.

Monocytes

Monocytes (mono), similar to neutrophils, move to an area of infection and engulf and destroy bacteria. They are associated more often with chronic rather than acute infections. They are also involved in tissue repair and other functions involving the immune system.

MPV

Mean Platelet Volume (MPV) - When it indicates average size of platelets are small; older platelets are generally smaller than younger ones and a low MPV may mean that a condition is affecting the production of platelets by the bone marrow. When it indicates a high number of larger, younger platelets in the blood; this may be due to the bone marrow producing and releasing platelets rapidly into circulation.

Myelocytes (Only Reported If Detected)

Myelocytes are immature forms of white blood cells.

Neutrophils

Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell that is responsible for much of the body's protection against infection. Neutrophils are produced in the bone marrow and released into the bloodstream to travel to wherever they are needed.

Nucleated Rbc (Only Reported If Detected)

Nucleated Red Blood Cells (nRBC) ) the presence of NRBCs in the adult blood is usually associated with malignant neoplasms, bone marrow diseases, and other serious disorders.

Platelet Count

A platelet count is a test to measure how many platelets you have in your blood. Platelets help the blood clot. They are smaller than red or white blood cells.

Promyelocytes (Only Reported If Detected)

Promyelocytes are immature forms of white blood cells.

RDW

Red cell distribution width (RDW), which may be included in a CBC, is a calculation of the variation in the size of RBCs.

Reactive Lymphocytes (Only Reported If Detected)

Lymphocytes are white blood cells that exist in both the blood and the lymphatic system. They are divided into three types. The B lymphocytes (B cells) are antibody-producing cells that are essential for acquired, antigen-specific immune responses. The second type are T lymphocytes (T cells) some T cells help the body distinguish between "self" and "non-self" antigens while others initiate and control the extent of an immune response, boosting it as needed and then slowing it as the condition resolves. Other types of T cells directly attack and neutralize virus-infected or cancerous cells. The third type are natural killer cells (NK cells) that directly attack and kill abnormal cells such as cancer cells or those infected with a virus.

Red Blood Cell Count

An RBC count is a blood test that tells how many red blood cells (RBCs) you have. RBCs contain hemoglobin, which carries oxygen. How much oxygen your body tissues get depends on how many RBCs you have and how well they work.

White Blood Cell Count

A WBC count is a test to measure the number of white blood cells (WBCs) in the blood. WBCs help fight infections. They are also called leukocytes. There are five major types of white blood cells: basophils, eosinophils, lymphocytes (T cells and B cells), monocytes and neutrophils

Also known as: Chem 12, Chemistry Panel, Chemistry Screen, CMP, Complete Metabolic Panel, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel CMP, SMA 12, SMA 20

Albumin

Albumin is a protein made by the liver. A serum albumin test measures the amount of this protein in the clear liquid portion of the blood.

Albumin/Globulin Ratio

The ratio of albumin to globulin (A/G ratio) is calculated from measured albumin and calculated globulin (total protein - albumin). Normally, there is a little more albumin than globulins, giving a normal A/G ratio of slightly over 1. Because disease states affect the relative amounts of albumin and globulin, the A/G ratio may provide a clue as to the cause of the change in protein levels. A low A/G ratio may reflect overproduction of globulins, such as seen in multiple myeloma or autoimmune diseases, or underproduction of albumin, such as may occur with cirrhosis, or selective loss of albumin from the circulation, as may occur with kidney disease (nephrotic syndrome). A high A/G ratio suggests underproduction of immunoglobulins as may be seen in some genetic deficiencies and in some leukemias. More specific tests, such as liver enzyme tests and serum protein electrophoresis, must be performed to make an accurate diagnosis. With a low total protein that is due to plasma expansion (dilution of the blood), the A/G ratio will typically be normal because both albumin and globulin will be diluted to the same extent.

Alkaline Phosphatase

Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is a protein found in all body tissues. Tissues with higher amounts of ALP include the liver, bile ducts, and bone.

Alt

Alanine transaminase (ALT) is an enzyme found in the highest amounts in the liver. Injury to the liver results in release of the substance into the blood.

AST

AST (aspartate aminotransferase) is an enzyme found in high amounts in liver, heart, and muscle cells. It is also found in lesser amounts in other tissues.

Bilirubin, Total

Bilirubin is a yellowish pigment found in bile, a fluid made by the liver. A small amount of older red blood cells are replaced by new blood cells every day. Bilirubin is left after these older blood cells are removed. The liver helps break down bilirubin so that it can be removed from the body in the stool.

Bun/Creatinine Ratio

A ratio between a person’s BUN and blood creatinine to help determine what is causing these concentrations to be higher than normal. The ratio of BUN to creatinine is usually between 10:1 and 20:1. An increased ratio may be due to a condition that causes a decrease in the flow of blood to the kidneys, such as congestive heart failure or dehydration. It may also be seen with increased protein, from gastrointestinal bleeding, or increased protein in the diet. The ratio may be decreased with liver disease (due to decrease in the formation of urea) and malnutrition.

Calcium

You have more calcium in your body than any other mineral. Calcium has many important jobs. The body stores more than 99 percent of its calcium in the bones and teeth to help make and keep them strong. The rest is throughout the body in blood, muscle and the fluid between cells. Your body needs calcium to help muscles and blood vessels contract and expand, to secrete hormones and enzymes and to send messages through the nervous system.

Carbon Dioxide

CO2 is carbon dioxide. Measures the amount of carbon dioxide in the liquid part of your blood, called the serum. In the body, most of the CO2 is in the form of a substance called bicarbonate (HCO3-). Therefore, the CO2 blood test is really a measure of your blood bicarbonate level.

Chloride

Chloride is a type of electrolyte. It works with other electrolytes such as potassium, sodium, and carbon dioxide (CO2). These substances help keep the proper balance of body fluids and maintain the body's acid-base balance. This is a measure of the amount of chloride in the fluid portion (serum) of the blood.

Creatinine

The creatinine blood test measures the level of creatinine in the blood. This test is done to see how well your kidneys work.

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Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is a test used to check how well the kidneys are working. Specifically, it estimates how much blood passes through the glomeruli each minute. Glomeruli are the tiny filters in the kidneys that filter waste from the blood.

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Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is a test used to check how well the kidneys are working. Specifically, it estimates how much blood passes through the glomeruli each minute. Glomeruli are the tiny filters in the kidneys that filter waste from the blood.

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Globulin

Globulins is the collective term for most blood proteins other than albumin. Identifying the types of globulins can help diagnose certain disorders. Globulins are roughly divided into three groups: alpha, beta, and gamma globulins. Gamma globulines include various types of antibodies such as immunoglobulins (Ig) M, G, and A.

Glucose

A blood glucose test measures the amount of a sugar called glucose in a sample of your blood. Glucose is a major source of energy for most cells of the body, including those in the brain. The hormones insulin and glucagon help control blood glucose levels.

Potassium

Potassium is a mineral that the body needs to work normally. It helps nerves and muscles communicate. It also helps move nutrients into cells and waste products out of cells. A diet rich in potassium helps to offset some of sodium's harmful effects on blood pressure.

Protein, Total

The total protein is the total amount of two classes of proteins, albumin and globulin that are found in the fluid portion of your blood. Proteins are important parts of all cells and tissues. Your albumin helps prevent fluid from leaking out of blood vessels and your globulins are an important part of your immune system.

Sodium

Sodium is a substance that the body needs to work properly it is vital to normal body processes, including nerve and muscle function

Urea Nitrogen (Bun)

BUN stands for blood urea nitrogen. Urea nitrogen is what forms when protein breaks down. BUN measures the amount of urea nitrogen in the blood.

Ferritin

Ferritin is a protein found inside cells that stores iron so your body can use it later. A ferritin test indirectly measures the amount of iron in your blood. The amount of ferritin in your blood (serum ferritin level) is directly related to the amount of iron stored in your body.

Also known as: Iron and TIBC, Iron and Total Iron Binding Capacity TIBC, TIBC

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Iron Binding Capacity

Total iron binding capacity (TIBC) is a blood test to see if you may have too much or too little iron in the blood. Iron moves through the blood attached to a protein called transferrin. This test helps your doctor know how well that protein can carry iron in the blood.

Iron, Total

Iron is a mineral that our bodies need for many functions. For example, iron is part of hemoglobin, a protein which carries oxygen from our lungs throughout our bodies. It helps our muscles store and use oxygen. Iron is also part of many other proteins and enzymes. Your body needs the right amount of iron. If you have too little iron, you may develop iron deficiency anemia. Causes of low iron levels include blood loss, poor diet, or an inability to absorb enough iron from foods. People at higher risk of having too little iron are young children and women who are pregnant or have periods.

Vitamin D, 25-Oh, D2

Vitamin D2 ((ergocalciferol,) is found in fortified foods and in most vitamin preparations and supplements. Vitamin D comes from two sources: endogenous, which is produced in the skin on exposure to sunlight, and exogenous, which is ingested in foods and supplements. The D2 form is found in fortified foods and in most vitamin preparations and supplements. Vitamin D2 is effective when it is converted by the liver and the kidney into the active form, 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D.

Vitamin D, 25-Oh, D3

Vitamin D3 (cholecalcifero) which comes from animals. Vitamin D comes from two sources: endogenous, which is produced in the skin on exposure to sunlight, and exogenous, which is ingested in foods and supplements. Vitamin D3 is the form produced in the body and is also used in some supplements. Vitamin D3 are is converted by the liver and the kidney into the active form, 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D.

Vitamin D, 25-Oh, Total

Vitamin D comes from two sources: endogenous, which is produced in the skin on exposure to sunlight, and exogenous, which is ingested in foods and supplements. The chemical structures of the types of vitamin D are slightly different, and they are named vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol, which comes from plants) and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol, which comes from animals). The D2 form is found in fortified foods and in most vitamin preparations and supplements. Vitamin D3 is the form produced in the body and is also used in some supplements. Vitamin D2 and D3 are equally effective when they are converted by the liver and the kidney into the active form, 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D.

Also known as: Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Test, Thyrotropin Test

TSH

A TSH test is a lab test that measures the amount of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) in your blood. TSH is produced by the pituitary gland. It tells the thyroid gland to make and release thyroid hormones into the blood.

Also known as: B12, B12 Vitamin, Cobalamin, Cyanocobalamin, Vitamin B12 Cobalamin

Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 is part of the B complex of vitamins and measurea the levels of vitamin B12 in the liquid portion of the blood, the serum or plasma, to detect deficiencies. Cobalamine, or vitamin B12, is found in animal products such as red meat, fish, poultry, milk, yogurt, and eggs and is not produced in the human body. In recent years, fortified cereals, breads, and other grain products have also become important dietary sources of B12. Vitamin B12 is necessary for normal RBC formation, tissue and cellular repair, and DNA synthesis. B12 is important for nerve health. A deficiency in B12 can lead to macrocytic anemia. Megaloblastic anemia, a type of macrocytic anemia, is characterized by the production of fewer but larger RBCs called macrocytes, in addition to some cellular changes in the bone marrow. B12 deficiency can lead to varying degrees of neuropathy, nerve damage that can cause tingling and numbness in the affected person's hands and feet.

Also known as: ZN, Plasma

Zinc

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The Hair Loss, Skin Health & Nutrient - Essential Lab Panel panel contains 8 tests with 64 biomarkers .

Overview

The Hair Loss, Skin Health & Nutrient Essential Lab Panel is designed for people who want a focused starting point to evaluate common lab markers that may be related to hair shedding, hair thinning, brittle hair, skin changes, nutrient status, thyroid function, iron status, vitamin D, vitamin B12, zinc, and general wellness.

Hair and skin health can be affected by many factors, including nutrition, thyroid function, iron stores, blood count patterns, metabolic health, stress, medications, hormone changes, inflammation, and overall health. This Essential panel focuses on foundational biomarkers that are commonly reviewed when people are concerned about hair loss, skin changes, fatigue, or possible nutrient deficiency.

This panel does not diagnose the cause of hair loss or skin concerns by itself. Instead, it helps identify selected lab patterns that may be useful to review with a licensed healthcare provider.

Why Order This Panel?

The Hair Loss, Skin Health & Nutrient Essential Lab Panel may be helpful for people who want an affordable and focused lab review before moving to a larger advanced or comprehensive panel.

This panel may help provide insight into:

  • Blood count and anemia-related patterns
  • Iron storage and iron availability
  • Thyroid screening
  • Vitamin D status
  • Vitamin B12 status
  • Zinc status
  • Liver function, kidney function, glucose, electrolytes, and protein status
  • General nutrient and wellness patterns related to hair and skin health

This Essential panel is a practical first step for people who want to evaluate common internal factors that may overlap with hair shedding, thinning, brittle nails, skin changes, or fatigue.

This Panel May Be Helpful For People Who Want To

  • Review possible nutrient-related contributors to hair shedding
  • Check iron stores and iron transport
  • Evaluate basic thyroid screening
  • Check vitamin D status
  • Check vitamin B12 status
  • Check zinc status
  • Review blood count patterns
  • Review liver, kidney, electrolyte, glucose, and protein markers
  • Establish a focused hair, skin, and nutrient wellness baseline

Common Symptoms or Situations This Panel May Help Evaluate

This panel may be useful for people experiencing or concerned about:

  • Hair shedding
  • Hair thinning
  • Brittle hair
  • Slow hair growth
  • Brittle nails
  • Dry or dull skin
  • Fatigue or low energy
  • Heavy periods or low iron concerns
  • Prior low ferritin or iron deficiency
  • Thyroid-related symptoms
  • Low vitamin D history
  • Low vitamin B12 concerns
  • Zinc or nutrient deficiency concerns
  • Restricted diet, vegan diet, or vegetarian diet
  • General wellness concerns related to hair and skin

What This Panel Helps Evaluate

This panel helps evaluate selected biomarkers related to:

  • Blood health and anemia-related patterns
  • Iron storage
  • Iron availability
  • Thyroid screening
  • Vitamin D status
  • Vitamin B12 status
  • Zinc status
  • Liver function
  • Kidney function
  • Glucose and metabolic wellness
  • Electrolyte balance
  • Protein and albumin status
  • General hair, skin, and nutrient wellness

What Makes This Essential Panel Different?

The Essential panel is the focused starting point in the Hair Loss, Skin Health & Nutrient group. It includes foundational markers such as CBC, CMP, ferritin, iron/TIBC, TSH, vitamin D, vitamin B12, and zinc.

This panel is best for people who want to start with common nutrient, thyroid, iron, and general wellness markers before choosing the Advanced or Comprehensive options.

Tests Included and Why They Matter

Blood Health, Iron Status & Oxygen-Carrying Support

CBC, includes Differential and Platelets

The CBC evaluates red blood cells, white blood cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit, platelets, and different types of white blood cells. This test is included because blood count patterns may provide context for anemia, infection, inflammation, immune activity, fatigue, and overall wellness.

Hair shedding and low energy may overlap with anemia-related patterns, making the CBC a useful foundational test.

Ferritin

Ferritin measures stored iron. This test is included because low iron stores may contribute to fatigue, weakness, low stamina, and hair shedding. Ferritin is often reviewed when people have hair thinning, heavy periods, low iron history, or unexplained fatigue.

Iron and Total Iron Binding Capacity, TIBC

Iron and TIBC help evaluate circulating iron and iron transport capacity. This test is included because iron deficiency, poor iron availability, or abnormal iron patterns may contribute to hair shedding, fatigue, weakness, dizziness, and poor exercise tolerance.

Thyroid Screening & Hair/Skin Wellness

TSH

TSH, or thyroid-stimulating hormone, is a key thyroid screening marker. This test is included because thyroid function may influence hair growth, hair shedding, skin texture, energy, mood, weight regulation, bowel patterns, and metabolism.

TSH is a useful starting point when hair or skin concerns overlap with fatigue, weight changes, cold intolerance, constipation, mood changes, or other thyroid-related symptoms.

Vitamin and Mineral Support for Hair, Skin & Nutrient Wellness

QuestAssureD™ 25-Hydroxyvitamin D, D2, D3, LC/MS/MS

Vitamin D testing measures vitamin D status. This test is included because vitamin D may be relevant to immune health, skin health, inflammation, bone health, muscle function, mood, and general wellness.

Vitamin D status may be useful to review when hair shedding, low energy, immune concerns, or general nutrient deficiency concerns are present.

Vitamin B12, Cobalamin

Vitamin B12 is important for red blood cell formation, nerve function, DNA synthesis, methylation, and general wellness. This test is included because low vitamin B12 may provide context for fatigue, weakness, brain fog, numbness or tingling, anemia-related patterns, and nutrient-related wellness concerns.

Zinc

Zinc is an essential mineral involved in immune function, wound healing, skin health, hair health, taste and smell, hormone pathways, and antioxidant activity. This test is included because zinc status may provide useful context for hair shedding, skin concerns, brittle nails, wound healing, and immune wellness.

Metabolic, Liver, Kidney & General Wellness Context

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel, CMP

The CMP evaluates glucose, liver function, kidney function, electrolytes, calcium, albumin, total protein, and other metabolic markers. This test is included because hair and skin health can overlap with metabolic, liver, kidney, hydration, electrolyte, protein, and general wellness status.

CMP results may also provide helpful context when reviewing medications, supplements, diet patterns, and overall health.

Related Biomarker Patterns This Panel May Help Identify

This panel may help identify or rule out lab patterns related to:

  • Low iron stores
  • Abnormal iron availability
  • Blood count or anemia-related patterns
  • Thyroid screening abnormalities
  • Low vitamin D
  • Low vitamin B12
  • Zinc status
  • Liver function changes
  • Kidney function changes
  • Glucose or metabolic wellness patterns
  • Electrolyte imbalance
  • Protein or albumin changes
  • General hair, skin, and nutrient wellness concerns

How to Prepare for This Panel

Preparation may vary depending on the specific tests included and the instructions provided with your order. In general:

  • Fasting may be recommended if glucose or metabolic markers are being reviewed.
  • Drink water before your blood draw unless instructed otherwise.
  • Continue medications unless your healthcare provider tells you otherwise.
  • If you take high-dose vitamins, minerals, iron, biotin, thyroid medication, or supplements, note the dose and timing.
  • Bring or keep a list of medications, supplements, hair and skin symptoms, diet patterns, menstrual history if applicable, and health history to discuss during your physician consultation.
  • Follow all lab collection instructions provided with your order.

What Happens After You Receive Your Results?

After your results are available, your biomarkers can help organize findings into areas such as iron status, blood count patterns, thyroid screening, vitamin D, vitamin B12, zinc, liver function, kidney function, glucose, electrolytes, and general wellness.

During the physician consultation, you can discuss what your results may mean, whether follow-up testing is appropriate, and what next steps may be useful based on your hair concerns, skin symptoms, medications, supplements, diet, health history, and goals.

Related Lab Panels

Customers interested in this panel may also consider:

  • Hair Loss, Skin Health & Nutrient Advanced Lab Panel
  • Hair Loss, Skin Health & Nutrient Comprehensive Lab Panel
  • Thyroid & Metabolism Lab Panel
  • Women’s Hormone Balance & Perimenopause Lab Panel
  • Men’s Testosterone, Energy & Vitality Lab Panel
  • Vitamin, Mineral & Nutrient Deficiency Lab Panel
  • Fatigue, Low Energy & Brain Fog Lab Panel
  • Stress, Cortisol, Sleep & Burnout Lab Panel

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Hair Loss, Skin Health & Nutrient Essential Lab Panel?

The Hair Loss, Skin Health & Nutrient Essential Lab Panel is a focused blood test panel that evaluates selected biomarkers related to hair shedding, skin health, nutrient status, thyroid screening, iron status, vitamin D, vitamin B12, zinc, blood health, and general wellness.

What blood tests are commonly reviewed for hair loss?

Common blood tests reviewed for hair loss may include CBC, ferritin, iron/TIBC, TSH, vitamin D, vitamin B12, zinc, and metabolic markers such as those found in a CMP.

Does this panel evaluate thyroid-related hair loss?

This panel includes TSH, a key thyroid screening marker that may provide context when hair shedding overlaps with fatigue, weight changes, cold intolerance, constipation, or other thyroid-related symptoms.

Why are ferritin and iron/TIBC included?

Ferritin measures stored iron, while iron/TIBC helps evaluate circulating iron and iron transport. Iron status may provide useful context for hair shedding, fatigue, weakness, and low stamina.

Why is vitamin D included?

Vitamin D may be relevant to immune health, skin health, inflammation, muscle function, bone health, mood, and general wellness. It is commonly reviewed when nutrient status is part of a hair or skin health discussion.

Why is vitamin B12 included?

Vitamin B12 is important for red blood cell formation, nerve function, DNA synthesis, methylation, and general wellness. It may provide context for fatigue, weakness, brain fog, and anemia-related patterns.

Why is zinc included?

Zinc supports immune function, wound healing, skin health, hair health, and antioxidant activity. Zinc status may provide useful context for hair shedding, skin concerns, brittle nails, and nutrient balance.

Can this panel diagnose the cause of hair loss?

No. This panel does not diagnose the cause of hair loss or skin concerns by itself. It helps evaluate selected biomarkers that may be useful to review with a healthcare provider.

Should I choose Essential, Advanced, or Comprehensive?

Choose Essential for a focused nutrient, thyroid, and iron starting point; Advanced for deeper thyroid, hormone, inflammation, and skin-nutrient context; and Comprehensive for the broadest hair, skin, hormone, autoimmune, celiac, omega, and nutrient review.

Important Note

This lab panel is designed to help evaluate selected biomarkers that may be related to hair loss, hair shedding, skin health, nutrient status, thyroid screening, iron status, vitamin D, vitamin B12, zinc, blood health, and metabolic wellness. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease by itself. Results should be reviewed with a licensed healthcare provider.

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