Ulta Lab Tests

Medication & Supplement Safety - Comprehensive Male Lab Panel

The Medication & Supplement Safety Comprehensive Male Lab Panel includes 33 tests and 140 biomarkers to support provider-guided review of medication, supplement, hormone, GLP-1, statin, and wellness safety. It evaluates liver, kidney, urine, pancreas, muscle, heart, hormone, prostate, thyroid, inflammation, iron, nutrient, heavy metal, hepatitis, and metabolic markers. Includes CBC, CMP, cystatin C, GGT, CK, lipase, amylase, PSA, testosterone, estradiol, DHT, A1c, lipids, and ApoB.

Urine, Serum, Blood, Random
Phlebotomist
Male Medication Safety Panel, Male Supplement Safety Panel, Men’s Medication Monitoring Panel, Men’s Supplement Checkup Panel, Male Hormone Safety Panel, Men’s Liver Kidney Safety Panel, Male Wellness Safety 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: Microalbumin Random Urine with Creatinine

Creatinine, Random Urine

Microalbumin

Microalbumin/Creatinine

Amylase

Apolipoprotein B

Also known as: Bilirubin Fractionated

Bilirubin, Direct

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.

Bilirubin, Indirect

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.

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.

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: CoQ10

Coenzyme Q10

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.

Egfr African American

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.

Egfr Non-Afr. American

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.

GFR-AFRICAN AMERICAN

GFR-NON AFRICAN AMERICAN

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.

Also known as: CK (Total), CPK, CPK (Total), Creatine Kinase CK Total, Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK), Total CK

Creatine Kinase, Total

CYSTATIN C

eGFR

Also known as: Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate, DHEA SO4, DHEA Sulfate Immunoassay, DHEAS, Transdehydroandrosterone

DHEA SULFATE

DHEA-sulfate test measures the amount of DHEA-sulfate in the blood. DHEA-sulfate is a weak male hormone (androgen) produced by the adrenal gland in both men and women.

Also known as: DHT, Dihydrotestosterone, Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), Dihydrotestosterone DHT LCMSMS

Dihydrotestosterone,

Also known as: Estradiol Ultrasensitive LCMSMS

Estradiol, Ultrasensitive

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: Gamma Glutamyl Transferase GGT, Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase, Gamma-Glutamyl Transpeptidase, Gamma-GT, GGTP, GTP

Ggt

Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) is a test to measure the amount of the enzyme GGT in the blood.

Also known as: Heavy Metals Panel with Cadmium Random Urine

Arsenic, Random Urine

Cadmium, Random Urine

Creatinine, Random Urine

Lead, Random Urine

Mercury, Random Urine

Also known as: A1c, Glycated Hemoglobin, Glycohemoglobin, Glycosylated Hemoglobin, HA1c, HbA1c, Hemoglobin A1c, Hemoglobin A1c HgbA1C, Hgb A1c

HEMOGLOBIN A1C

The A1c test evaluates the average amount of glucose in the blood over the last 2 to 3 months. It does this by measuring the concentration of glycated (also often called glycosylated) hemoglobin A1c. Hemoglobin is an oxygen-transporting protein found inside red blood cells (RBCs). There are several types of normal hemoglobin, but the predominant form – about 95-98% – is hemoglobin A. As glucose circulates in the blood, some of it spontaneously binds to hemoglobin A. The hemoglobin molecules with attached glucose are called glycated hemoglobin. The higher the concentration of glucose in the blood, the more glycated hemoglobin is formed. Once the glucose binds to the hemoglobin, it remains there for the life of the red blood cell – normally about 120 days. The predominant form of glycated hemoglobin is referred to as HbA1c or A1c. A1c is produced on a daily basis and slowly cleared from the blood as older RBCs die and younger RBCs (with non-glycated hemoglobin) take their place. This test is used to monitor treatment in someone who has been diagnosed with diabetes. It helps to evaluate how well their glucose levels have been controlled by treatment over time. This test may be used to screen for and diagnose diabetes or risk of developing diabetes. In 2010, clinical practice guidelines from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) stated that A1c may be added to fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) as an option for diabetes screening and diagnosis. For monitoring purposes, an A1c of less than 7% indicates good glucose control and a lower risk of diabetic complications for the majority of diabetics. However, in 2012, the ADA and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) issued a position statement recommending that the management of glucose control in type 2 diabetes be more "patient-centered." Data from recent studies have shown that low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can cause complications and that people with risk of severe hypoglycemia, underlying health conditions, complications, and a limited life expectancy do not necessarily benefit from having a stringent goal of less than 7% for their A1c. The statement recommends that people work closely with their doctor to select a goal that reflects each person's individual health status and that balances risks and benefits.

Also known as: Hepatitis Panel General

Confirmation

Hepatitis A Ab, Total

Hepatitis B Core Ab Total

Hepatitis B Surface

Hepatitis B Surface

Hepatitis C Antibody

The Hepatitis C Antibody Test, sometimes called the Anti-HCV Test, looks for antibodies to the Hepatitis C virus. Antibodies are chemicals released into the bloodstream when someone gets infected.

Signal To Cut-Off

Also known as: C-Reactive Protein, Cardio CRP, Cardio hs-CRP, CRP, High Sensitivity CRP, High-sensitivity C-reactive Protein, High-sensitivity CRP, Highly Sensitive CRP, hsCRP, Ultra-sensitive CRP

Hs Crp

A high-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) test may be used by itself, in combination with other cardiac risk markers, or in combination with a lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) test that evaluates vascular inflammation. The hs-CRP test accurately detects low concentrations of C-reactive protein to help predict a healthy person's risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). High-sensitivity CRP is promoted by some as a test for determining a person's risk level for CVD, heart attacks, and strokes. The current thinking is that hs-CRP can play a role in the evaluation process before a person develops one of these health problems.

Also known as: IGF-1, IGFI LCMS, Insulin-Like Growth Factor, Insulin-like Growth Factor - 1, Somatomedin C, Somatomedin-C

Igf I, LC/MS

The insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) test is an indirect measure of the average amount of growth hormone (GH) being produced by the body. IGF-1 and GH are polypeptide hormones, small proteins that are vital for normal bone and tissue growth and development. GH is produced by the pituitary gland, a grape-sized gland located at the base of the brain behind the bridge of your nose. GH is secreted into the bloodstream in pulses throughout the day and night with peaks that occur mostly during the night. IGF-1 is produced by the liver and skeletal muscle as well as many other tissues in response to GH stimulation. IGF-1 mediates many of the actions of GH, stimulating the growth of bones and other tissues and promoting the production of lean muscle mass. IGF-1 mirrors GH excesses and deficiencies, but its level is stable throughout the day, making it a useful indicator of average GH levels.

Z Score (Female)

z Score. A z-score (aka, a standard score) indicates how many standard deviations an element is from the mean. A z-score can be calculated from the following formula. z = (X - µ) / s where z is the z-score, X is the value of the element, µ is the population mean, and s is the standard deviation.

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

% Saturation

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.

Also known as: LPS

Lipase

Also known as: Cholesterol, HDL,Fasting Lipids,Cholesterol, LDL, Fasting Lipids, Lipid Panel (fasting), Lipid Profile (fasting), Lipids

Chol/HDLC Ratio

Cholesterol, Total

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that occurs naturally in all parts of the body. Your body needs some cholesterol to work properly. But if you have too much in your blood, it can combine with other substances in the blood and stick to the walls of your arteries. This is called plaque. Plaque can narrow your arteries or even block them. High levels of cholesterol in the blood can increase your risk of heart disease. Your cholesterol levels tend to rise as you get older. There are usually no signs or symptoms that you have high blood cholesterol, but it can be detected with a blood test. You are likely to have high cholesterol if members of your family have it, if you are overweight or if you eat a lot of fatty foods. You can lower your cholesterol by exercising more and eating more fruits and vegetables. You also may need to take medicine to lower your cholesterol.

HDL Cholesterol

LDL-Cholesterol

Non HDL Cholesterol

Triglycerides

Triglycerides are a form of fat and a major source of energy for the body. This test measures the amount of triglycerides in the blood. Most triglycerides are found in fat (adipose) tissue, but some triglycerides circulate in the blood to provide fuel for muscles to work. After a person eats, an increased level of triglycerides is found in the blood as the body converts the energy not needed right away into fat. Triglycerides move via the blood from the gut to adipose tissue for storage. In between meals, triglycerides are released from fat tissue to be used as an energy source for the body. Most triglycerides are carried in the blood by lipoproteins called very low density lipoproteins (VLDL). High levels of triglycerides in the blood are associated with an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), although the reason for this is not well understood. Certain factors can contribute to high triglyceride levels and to risk of CVD, including lack of exercise, being overweight, smoking cigarettes, consuming excess alcohol, and medical conditions such as diabetes and kidney disease.

Also known as: Lipoprotein A, Lp (a), Lp(a)

Lipoprotein (A)

Lipoprotein-a, or Lp(a) are molecules made of proteins and fat. They carry cholesterol and similar substances through the blood. A high level of Lp(a) is considered a risk factor for heart disease. High levels of lipoproteins can increase the risk of heart disease. The test is done to check your risk of atherosclerosis, stroke, and heart attack.

Magnesium

Also known as: Pro Time with INR, Prothrombin Time and International Normalized Ratio, Prothrombin Time PT with INR, Prothrombin Time with INR, Protime with INR, PT

Inr

International normalized ratio (INR) - To check how well the blood-thinning medication (anticoagulant) warfarin (COUMADIN®) is working to prevent blood clots; to help detect and diagnose a bleeding disorder. Internationalized Normalized Ratio (INR) with the PT test for people who are receiving the anticoagulant warfarin (COUMADIN®).

Pt

Prothrombin time (PT) is a blood test that measures the time it takes for the liquid portion (plasma) of your blood to clot.

Also known as: PSA

Psa, Total

PSA stands for prostate-specific antigen. It is a protein produced by prostate cells. The PSA test is done to help diagnose and follow prostate cancer in men.

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: Testosterone Total And Free And Sex Hormone Binding Globulin

Free Testosterone

In many cases, measurement of total testosterone provides the doctor with adequate information. However, in certain cases, for example when the level of SHBG is abnormal, a test for free or bioavailable testosterone may be performed as it may more accurately reflect the presence of a medical condition.

Sex Hormone Binding

The sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) test measures the concentration of SHBG in the blood. SHBG is a protein that is produced by the liver and binds tightly to testosterone, dihydrotestosterone (DHT), and estradiol (an estrogen). In this bound state, it transports them in the blood as an inactive form. The amount of SHBG in circulation is affected by age and sex, by decreased or increased testosterone or estrogen production and can be affected by certain diseases and conditions such as liver disease, hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, and obesity. Changes in SHBG levels can affect the amount of testosterone that is available to be used by the body's tissues. A total testosterone test does not distinguish between bound and unbound testosterone but determines the overall quantity of testosterone. If a person's SHBG level is not normal, then the total testosterone may not be an accurate representation of the amount of testosterone that is available to the person's tissues.

TESTOSTERONE, TOTAL,

A testosterone test measures the amount of the male hormone, testosterone, in the blood. Both men and women produce this hormone. In males, the testicles produce most of the testosterone in the body. Levels are most often checked to evaluate signs of low testosterone: In boys -- early or late puberty and in men -- impotence, low level of sexual interest, infertility, thinning of the bones In females, the ovaries produce most of the testosterone and levels are most often checked to evaluate signs of higher testosterone levels, such as: decreased breast size, excess hair growth, increased size of the clitoris. irregular or absent menstrual periods and male-pattern baldness or hair thinning.

Thyroglobulin Antibodies

Measurement of thyroglobulin antibodies is useful in the diagnosis and management of a variety of thyroid disorders including Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Graves Disease and certain types of goiter.

Thyroid Peroxidase

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: Serum Urate, UA

Uric Acid

Uric acid is a chemical created when the body breaks down substances called purines. Purines are found in some foods and drinks. These include liver, anchovies, mackerel, dried beans and peas, and beer. Most uric acid dissolves in blood and travels to the kidneys. From there, it passes out in urine. If your body produces too much uric acid or doesn't remove enough if it, you can get sick. A high level of uric acid in the blood is called hyperuricemia.

Also known as: UA, Complete, Urinalysis UA Complete, Urine Analysis, Complete

Amorphous Sediment (Only Reported If Detected)

Appearance

Bacteria

Bacteria are living things that have only one cell. Most bacteria won't hurt you - less than 1 percent of the different types make people sick. Many are helpful. Some bacteria help to digest food, destroy disease-causing cells, and give the body needed vitamins. But infectious bacteria can make you ill. They reproduce quickly in your body. Many give off chemicals called toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. Examples of bacteria that cause infections include Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and E. coli.

Bilirubin

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.

Calcium Oxalate Crystals (Only Reported If Detected)

Calcium oxalate is a chemical compound that forms envelope-shaped crystals. A major constituent of human kidney stones.

Casts (Only Reported If Detected)

Urinary casts are cylindrical structures produced by the kidney and present in the urine in certain disease states. They form in the distal convoluted tubule and collecting ducts of nephrons, then dislodge and pass into the urine, where they can be detected by microscopy.

Color

Crystals (Only Reported If Detected)

Abnormal crystals may appear in urine as a result of pathology or due to normal catabolism

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.

Granular Cast (Only Reported If Detected)

The second-most common type of cast, granular casts can result either from the breakdown of cellular casts or the inclusion of aggregates of plasma proteins (e.g., albumin) or immunoglobulin light chains. Depending on the size of inclusions, they can be classified as fine or coarse, though the distinction has no diagnostic significance. Their appearance is generally more cigar-shaped and of a higher refractive index than hyaline casts. While most often indicative of chronic renal disease, these casts, as with hyaline casts, can also be seen for a short time following strenuous exercise

Hyaline Cast

Urinary casts are tiny tube-shaped particles. Urinary casts may be made up of white blood cells, red blood cells, kidney cells, or substances such as protein or fat. The most common type of cast, hyaline casts are solidified Tamm-Horsfall mucoprotein secreted from the tubular epithelial cells of individual nephrons. Low urine flow, concentrated urine, or an acidic environment can contribute to the formation of hyaline casts, and, as such, they may be seen in normal individuals in dehydration or vigorous exercise. Hyaline casts are cylindrical and clear, with a low refractive index,

Ketones

Ketones are substances produced in the liver when fat cells break down in the blood. A serum ketone test is a measurement of how many ketones are in the blood.

Leukocyte Esterase

Leukocyte esterase is a urine test to look for white blood cells and other signs associated with infection.

Nitrite

Occult Blood

The test looks for hidden (occult) blood in a specimen sample. It can find blood even if you cannot see it yourself.

Ph

Level of acid

Protein

Body fluids contain many different proteins that serve diverse functions such as transport of nutrients, removal of toxins, control of metabolic processes, and defense against invaders. Protein electrophoresis is a method for separating these proteins based on their size and electrical charge. When body fluids are separated by electrophoresis, they form a characteristic pattern of bands of different widths and intensities, reflecting the mixture of proteins present. This pattern is divided into five fractions, called albumin, alpha 1, alpha 2, beta, and gamma. In some cases, the beta fraction is further divided into beta 1 and beta 2. Albumin, which is produced in the liver, accounts for about 60% of the protein in the blood. "Globulins" is a collective term used to refer to proteins other than albumin. With the exception of the immunoglobulins and some complement proteins, most of the globulins are also produced in the liver. Immunofixation electrophoresis (IFE) is a method used to identify abnormal bands seen on serum, urine, or CSF protein electrophoresis, as to which type of antibody (immunoglobulin) is present.

Rbc

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.

Reducing Substances (Only Reported If Detected)

Renal Epithelial Cells (Only Reported If Detected)

Specific Gravity

Squamous Epithelial Cells

Transitional Epithelial (Only Reported If Detected)

Triple Phosphate Crystals (Only Reported If Detected)

Struvite stones (triple phosphate/magnesium ammonium phosphate) - about 10–15% of urinary calculi are composed of struvite (ammonium magnesium phosphate, NH4MgPO4·6H2O).[44] Struvite stones (also known as "infection stones", urease or triple-phosphate stones), form most often in the presence of infection by urea-splitting bacteria

Uric Acid Crystals (Only Reported If Detected)

Abnormal crystals may appear in urine as a result of pathology or due to normal catabolism

WBC

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

YEAST (Only Reported If Detected)

Candida is the scientific name for yeast. It is a fungus that lives almost everywhere, including in your body. Usually, your immune system keeps yeast under control. If you are sick or taking antibiotics, it can multiply and cause an infection.

Also known as: Cobalamin, Folic Acid, Vitamin B 12, Vitamin B 12 and Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Cobalamin and Folate Panel Serum, Vitamin B12/Folic Acid

Folate, Serum

Folate is part of the B complex of vitamins and is measures the levels of folate in the liquid portion of the blood, the serum or plasma, to detect deficiencies. Folate is necessary for normal RBC formation, tissue and cellular repair, and DNA synthesis.. A deficiency inr folate 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.

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.
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The Medication & Supplement Safety - Comprehensive Male Lab Panel panel contains 33 tests with 141 biomarkers .

Overview

The Medication & Supplement Safety - Comprehensive Male Lab Panel is designed for men who want a broad lab-based safety review while using prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, supplements, vitamins, minerals, hormone-support products, testosterone therapy, DHEA, performance products, GLP-1 medications, statins, or other wellness products.

Medications and supplements can affect many body systems, including the liver, kidneys, pancreas, muscles, heart, hormones, prostate, thyroid, blood counts, inflammation, iron status, glucose metabolism, lipids, nutrients, urine health, and heavy metal exposure markers.

This Comprehensive Male panel includes 33 tests and 140 biomarkers to support provider-guided review of safety patterns, medication tolerance, supplement exposure, metabolic wellness, hormone status, cardiometabolic risk, and organ-function markers.

This panel does not prove that a medication or supplement is safe or unsafe by itself. Results should be reviewed with a licensed healthcare provider and interpreted with medication list, supplement list, doses, symptoms, health history, alcohol use, hormone use, weight-loss medication use, and overall risk factors.

Why Order This Panel?

The Medication & Supplement Safety - Comprehensive Male Lab Panel may be helpful for men who want deeper insight into how medications, supplements, hormones, or wellness products may relate to key safety markers.

This panel may help provide insight into:

  • Liver function and bile-flow patterns
  • Kidney filtration and urine albumin patterns
  • Urinalysis findings
  • Pancreatic enzyme patterns
  • Muscle enzyme activity
  • Blood count and platelet patterns
  • Iron storage and iron availability
  • Inflammation markers
  • Blood sugar and A1c patterns
  • Cholesterol, ApoB, and Lipoprotein(a)
  • Testosterone, free testosterone, SHBG, estradiol, DHT, DHEA-S, and IGF-1 patterns
  • PSA prostate marker context
  • Thyroid function and thyroid antibodies
  • Hepatitis screening patterns
  • Heavy metal exposure markers
  • Vitamin D, B12, folate, magnesium, and CoQ10 status
  • Uric acid and metabolic stress patterns
  • PT/INR clotting and liver-synthetic context

This Panel May Be Helpful For Men Who Use

  • Multiple prescription medications
  • Long-term over-the-counter medications
  • Statins or cholesterol-lowering medications
  • Blood pressure medications or diuretics
  • GLP-1 medications or metabolic medications
  • Testosterone therapy or hormone-support products
  • DHEA, testosterone boosters, or performance supplements
  • Bodybuilding, recovery, or wellness products
  • High-dose vitamins or minerals
  • Herbal or imported supplements
  • Detox products or heavy metal exposure concern products
  • Fish oil, CoQ10, vitamin D, magnesium, or B-complex supplements
  • Medications combined with supplements

What This Panel Helps Evaluate

This panel helps evaluate selected biomarkers related to:

  • Medication safety monitoring
  • Supplement safety monitoring
  • Liver function and bile flow
  • Kidney filtration and urine health
  • Pancreatic enzymes
  • Muscle enzyme activity
  • Blood counts and platelet patterns
  • Iron status
  • Inflammation
  • Cardiometabolic risk
  • Blood sugar and A1c
  • Cholesterol, ApoB, and Lp(a)
  • Male hormone and prostate marker context
  • Thyroid function and thyroid autoimmunity
  • Hepatitis screening
  • Heavy metal exposure markers
  • Nutrient and vitamin status
  • Clotting-related liver function
  • Uric acid and metabolic stress

Which Tier Is Right for Me?

Essential Lab Panel

The Medication & Supplement Safety - Essential Lab Panel is best for people who want a focused first-step safety review. It typically reviews core markers related to blood counts, liver function, kidney function, urine health, blood sugar, inflammation, magnesium, vitamin D, B12/folate, and muscle enzymes.

Choose Essential if you want a practical baseline for medication and supplement safety.

Advanced Lab Panel

The Medication & Supplement Safety - Advanced Lab Panel is best for people who want deeper safety coverage, including additional liver, kidney, pancreas, lipid, inflammation, iron, clotting, vitamin, and nutrient markers.

Choose Advanced if you use multiple medications, have abnormal liver or kidney markers, take statins or GLP-1 medications, or want more extensive safety monitoring.

Comprehensive Male Lab Panel

The Medication & Supplement Safety - Comprehensive Male Lab Panel is the broadest male-focused option. It includes 33 tests and 140 biomarkers and adds male hormone, prostate, thyroid antibody, hepatitis, heavy metal, CoQ10, ApoB, Lp(a), and broader cardiometabolic safety markers.

Choose Comprehensive Male if you want the widest provider-guided review of medication, supplement, hormone, metabolic, prostate, liver, kidney, heart, nutrient, and exposure-related safety markers.

Tests Included and Why They Matter

Liver Function, Bile Flow & Clotting Safety

The liver helps process many medications, hormones, supplements, alcohol, herbal products, and metabolic byproducts. This group provides core liver enzyme, bile-flow, bilirubin, hepatitis, and clotting-function context.

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel, CMP

The CMP evaluates glucose, liver function, kidney function, electrolytes, calcium, albumin, total protein, and metabolic markers.

This test is included because it provides a core safety baseline for medication and supplement review. CMP liver markers can help evaluate liver enzyme patterns, while kidney markers, glucose, electrolytes, albumin, and protein status provide broader medication-safety context.

Gamma Glutamyl Transferase, GGT

GGT is a liver and bile duct enzyme.

This test is included because GGT may provide context for liver stress, bile flow, fatty liver patterns, alcohol exposure, medication use, supplement use, and metabolic liver health. It adds useful detail beyond standard CMP liver markers.

Bilirubin, Fractionated

Bilirubin, Fractionated measures total, direct, and indirect bilirubin.

This test is included because bilirubin patterns may provide more detailed context for liver processing, bile flow, red blood cell breakdown, and bilirubin metabolism. It is stronger than direct bilirubin alone because it separates bilirubin fractions.

Prothrombin Time, PT with INR

PT/INR evaluates clotting time and may provide liver synthetic function context.

This test is included because the liver produces several clotting factors. PT/INR adds deeper liver safety context beyond liver enzymes alone and may be especially relevant when reviewing liver stress, supplement effects, bleeding risk, anticoagulant use, or vitamin K-related discussions.

Hepatitis Panel, General

A general hepatitis panel is included because viral hepatitis can affect liver function and may influence interpretation of liver enzyme patterns.

This test can provide important provider-guided context when liver markers are abnormal or when exposure, vaccination history, past infection, or current infection patterns need review.

Kidney Filtration, Urine Health & Medication Clearance

The kidneys help clear many medications, metabolic waste products, minerals, and supplement-related compounds. Kidney function can influence medication dosing, supplement tolerance, and safety monitoring.

Cystatin C with eGFR

Cystatin C with eGFR provides an additional estimate of kidney filtration beyond creatinine alone.

This test is included because creatinine can be influenced by muscle mass, exercise, diet, and supplements. Cystatin C can add useful kidney-function context when reviewing medication clearance, supplement use, metabolic risk, or kidney safety.

Albumin, Random Urine with Creatinine

This urine test evaluates albumin relative to creatinine.

It is included because urine albumin may provide early kidney and vascular stress context. This can be especially useful for men using blood pressure medications, diabetes medications, GLP-1 medications, metabolic therapies, or supplements that may affect kidney-related markers.

Urinalysis, UA, Complete

A complete urinalysis evaluates urine findings such as protein, blood, glucose, ketones, specific gravity, pH, and other markers.

This test is included because urine findings may provide safety context for kidney health, hydration, glucose handling, blood or protein in urine, ketones, and urinary abnormalities.

Pancreas, GLP-1 & Digestive Enzyme Safety

Some medications and metabolic therapies may be reviewed in relation to abdominal symptoms, pancreatic enzyme patterns, or digestive concerns. This group adds pancreatic enzyme context.

Lipase

Lipase is an enzyme related to pancreatic function and fat digestion.

This test is included because lipase may provide pancreas-related context when men use GLP-1 medications, metabolic medications, alcohol, certain supplements, or have abdominal symptoms. Lipase is often more pancreas-specific than amylase.

Amylase

Amylase is an enzyme involved in carbohydrate digestion and is produced by the pancreas and salivary glands.

This test is included because it may provide additional pancreatic and digestive enzyme context when reviewed with lipase, symptoms, medication history, and provider guidance.

Muscle, Statin & Performance Product Safety

Some medications and supplements can affect muscle symptoms or muscle enzyme patterns. This group supports review of statin use, intense exercise, performance products, and muscle complaints.

Creatine Kinase, CK, Total

CK is an enzyme found mainly in muscle tissue.

This test is included because CK may provide context for muscle injury, statin-related muscle symptoms, intense exercise, performance supplements, muscle inflammation, or muscle breakdown. CK can also help clarify whether AST or ALT changes from the CMP may be muscle-related rather than liver-related.

Blood Health, Iron Status & Inflammation

Blood count patterns, iron status, and inflammation can influence fatigue, safety interpretation, and medication/supplement review. This group provides a broad view of blood health and inflammatory context.

CBC, includes Differential and Platelets

The CBC evaluates red blood cells, white blood cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit, platelets, and different white blood cell types.

This test is included because medication and supplement safety review often benefits from a broad blood count baseline. CBC may provide context for anemia, infection clues, immune activity, platelet changes, inflammation, bruising, fatigue, and general wellness.

Ferritin

Ferritin measures stored iron.

This test is included because ferritin may provide context for iron storage, iron overload, inflammation, liver/metabolic patterns, fatigue, and anemia-related concerns. Ferritin should be interpreted with iron/TIBC and inflammation markers because ferritin can rise with inflammation.

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, iron overload, or abnormal iron availability may provide useful context for fatigue, anemia patterns, liver health, inflammation, and iron supplement review.

hs-CRP

High-sensitivity C-reactive protein is a marker of low-grade inflammation.

This test is included because inflammation may provide context for cardiometabolic risk, supplement safety review, ferritin interpretation, liver/metabolic health, and general wellness.

Blood Sugar, Uric Acid & Metabolic Safety

Many medications and supplements may influence glucose, uric acid, and metabolic health. These markers help evaluate cardiometabolic and medication-related safety patterns.

Hemoglobin A1c

Hemoglobin A1c measures average blood sugar over approximately the past two to three months.

This test is included because blood sugar patterns may be relevant to diabetes medications, GLP-1 medications, steroid exposure, weight-management therapy, kidney risk, cardiovascular wellness, and medication safety review.

Uric Acid

Uric acid is a metabolic waste product.

This test is included because uric acid may provide context for gout risk, kidney stone risk, diuretic use, metabolic syndrome patterns, kidney health, high-protein diets, and medication safety.

Cholesterol, ApoB, Lp(a) & Cardiometabolic Risk

Cardiometabolic risk markers are useful when reviewing statins, hormone therapy, GLP-1 medications, metabolic risk, and supplement use.

Lipid Panel

The Lipid Panel measures total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides.

This test is included because medication safety and hormone safety often overlap with cholesterol and triglyceride patterns. Lipids may be relevant for statin monitoring, testosterone therapy, GLP-1 use, metabolic medications, and cardiovascular risk discussions.

Apolipoprotein B

Apolipoprotein B, or ApoB, reflects the number of atherogenic cholesterol-carrying particles.

This test is included because ApoB may provide deeper cardiovascular particle-risk context than LDL cholesterol alone, especially when insulin resistance, high triglycerides, statin use, or cardiometabolic risk is part of the review.

Lipoprotein(a)

Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is an inherited cholesterol-related marker.

This test is included because Lp(a) may provide cardiovascular risk context not captured by a standard lipid panel. It is often useful as a baseline inherited risk marker.

Male Hormone, Prostate & Performance Context

Men may use testosterone, DHEA, hormone-support products, bodybuilding supplements, or performance products that affect hormone and prostate-related markers. This group provides male-specific safety context.

Testosterone, Total and Free and Sex Hormone Binding Globulin

This test evaluates total testosterone, free testosterone, and SHBG.

It is included because testosterone availability may be relevant when men use testosterone therapy, hormone-support products, DHEA, performance supplements, or have symptoms such as low energy, low libido, mood changes, body composition changes, or fertility concerns. SHBG helps interpret how much testosterone is available for use by the body.

Estradiol, Ultrasensitive LC/MS/MS

Estradiol is a major form of estrogen and can be produced from testosterone through aromatization.

This ultrasensitive test is included because men usually have lower estradiol levels than women, and a sensitive method can provide better context. Estradiol may be relevant when reviewing testosterone therapy, breast tenderness, mood changes, water retention, libido, bone health, or hormone balance.

Dihydrotestosterone, DHT, LC/MS/MS

DHT is a potent androgen made from testosterone.

This test is included because DHT may provide context for androgen conversion, hair thinning, acne, oily skin, libido, prostate-related discussions, and testosterone metabolism.

DHEA Sulfate, Immunoassay

DHEA-S is an adrenal androgen marker.

This test is included because DHEA-S may provide context for DHEA supplementation, adrenal androgen patterns, energy, libido, stress physiology, mood, and hormone balance.

IGF-I, LC/MS

IGF-1 is related to growth hormone signaling.

This test is included because IGF-1 may be relevant for men using performance products, growth-hormone-related wellness products, anti-aging regimens, or therapies that may affect anabolic signaling. It should be interpreted carefully with symptoms, medications, supplement use, and provider guidance.

PSA Total

PSA is a prostate marker.

This test is included because PSA may provide prostate-related context for men using testosterone therapy, hormone-support products, or male wellness regimens. PSA is not diagnostic by itself and can be affected by age, prostate enlargement, inflammation, infection, ejaculation, cycling, recent procedures, and medications.

Thyroid Function & Autoimmune Thyroid Context

Thyroid function can influence energy, weight, lipids, mood, metabolism, heart rate, and medication tolerance. Thyroid antibody markers add autoimmune thyroid context.

TSH

TSH is a key thyroid screening marker.

This test is included because thyroid function may influence energy, metabolism, cholesterol, weight, mood, and medication/supplement safety discussions.

Thyroid Peroxidase and Thyroglobulin Antibodies

These antibodies help evaluate autoimmune thyroid patterns.

This test is included because autoimmune thyroid activity may provide context when thyroid symptoms, abnormal TSH, fatigue, weight changes, or family history of thyroid disease are present.

Heavy Metals & Environmental Exposure Context

Some supplements, especially imported, herbal, detox, bodybuilding, or performance products, may raise contamination concerns. Heavy metal testing provides exposure context.

Heavy Metals Panel with Cadmium, Random Urine

This urine panel is included because it provides a practical way to evaluate selected heavy metals through urine. Depending on the lab configuration, this may include metals such as arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury, and creatinine.

This test is useful in a supplement safety panel because contamination concerns may be relevant for certain imported, herbal, detox, performance, or bodybuilding products.

Nutrient, Vitamin & Mitochondrial Support

Nutrient markers can provide context for supplementation, fatigue, muscle symptoms, statin use, metabolic health, and general 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 bone health, immune function, muscle symptoms, inflammation, calcium balance, and supplement safety.

Vitamin B12 and Folate Panel, Serum

This panel measures vitamin B12 and folate.

These nutrients support red blood cell production, nerve function, DNA synthesis, methylation, and general wellness. B12 and folate are commonly reviewed when fatigue, neurologic symptoms, restricted diets, metformin use, acid-reducing medications, or supplement use are present.

Magnesium

Magnesium supports muscle function, nerve signaling, glucose metabolism, blood pressure regulation, sleep, and energy production.

This test is included because magnesium status may provide context for diuretic use, muscle cramps, fatigue, metabolic health, blood pressure, and supplement safety.

Coenzyme Q10

CoQ10 is involved in mitochondrial energy production and antioxidant support.

This test is included because CoQ10 may provide context for statin use, muscle symptoms, fatigue, mitochondrial energy, cardiovascular wellness, and supplement monitoring.

Related Biomarker Patterns This Panel May Help Identify

This panel may help identify or support provider-guided review of:

  • Liver enzyme or bile-flow changes
  • Kidney filtration changes
  • Urine albumin or urinalysis abnormalities
  • Pancreatic enzyme patterns
  • Muscle enzyme elevation
  • Blood count abnormalities
  • Iron deficiency, iron overload, or inflammation-related ferritin patterns
  • Low-grade inflammation
  • Blood sugar and A1c patterns
  • Cholesterol, ApoB, and Lp(a) patterns
  • Testosterone, estradiol, DHT, DHEA-S, IGF-1, and PSA patterns
  • Thyroid and thyroid antibody patterns
  • Hepatitis screening patterns
  • Heavy metal exposure markers
  • Vitamin D, B12, folate, magnesium, and CoQ10 status
  • Uric acid and metabolic stress patterns
  • Medication and supplement safety concerns

Professional Safety and Interpretation Notice

This panel is designed to support medication and supplement safety review in men. It does not prove that a medication, supplement, hormone product, or wellness product is safe or unsafe by itself.

Results should be interpreted with a licensed healthcare provider and reviewed alongside prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, supplements, dose, duration, symptoms, alcohol use, hormone therapy, testosterone use, performance products, medical conditions, and health goals.

Do not stop or change any prescribed medication, hormone therapy, or supplement without guidance from your healthcare provider.

How to Prepare for This Panel

Preparation may vary depending on the test and specimen type. In general:

  • Fasting may be recommended because glucose and lipid markers are included.
  • Morning collection may be preferred for testosterone and some hormone markers.
  • Avoid unusually intense exercise before testing if CK interpretation is important.
  • Follow urine collection instructions carefully.
  • Bring a complete list of prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, supplements, herbal products, hormones, testosterone products, performance products, and doses.
  • Note symptoms such as muscle aches, abdominal pain, fatigue, nausea, urinary changes, swelling, libido changes, breast tenderness, hair changes, or prostate symptoms.
  • Do not stop prescribed medications unless your healthcare provider tells you to.

What Happens After You Receive Your Results?

After results are available, a licensed healthcare provider can help interpret findings across key safety categories such as liver function, kidney filtration, urine health, pancreatic enzymes, muscle enzymes, blood counts, inflammation, iron status, glucose control, cholesterol, male hormones, prostate markers, thyroid function, hepatitis screening, heavy metals, nutrient status, and cardiometabolic risk.

Your provider can help determine whether follow-up testing, medication review, supplement review, dose adjustment, lifestyle changes, or additional clinical care may be appropriate.

Additional Panels to Consider

Customers interested in the Medication & Supplement Safety - Comprehensive Male Lab Panel may also consider:

  • Medication & Supplement Safety - Essential Lab Panel
  • Medication & Supplement Safety - Advanced Lab Panel
  • Medication Safety Lab Panel
  • Supplement Safety Lab Panel
  • GLP-1 Medication Safety Lab Panel
  • Hormone Therapy Safety - Advanced Male Lab Panel
  • Men’s Testosterone, Energy & Vitality Lab Panel
  • Heart Health & Cholesterol Lab Panel
  • Kidney, Liver & Detox Support Lab Panel
  • Heavy Metals & Environmental Toxins Lab Panel
  • Vitamin, Mineral & Nutrient Deficiency Lab Panel

FAQ: Medication & Supplement Safety - Comprehensive Male Lab Panel

What is the Medication & Supplement Safety - Comprehensive Male Lab Panel?

The Medication & Supplement Safety - Comprehensive Male Lab Panel is a broad blood and urine panel for men that includes 33 tests and 140 biomarkers to support provider-guided review of medication safety, supplement safety, hormone use, liver function, kidney function, pancreas markers, muscle enzymes, prostate markers, thyroid markers, heavy metals, nutrients, inflammation, and cardiometabolic risk.

Who should consider this panel?

This panel may be useful for men taking multiple medications, supplements, testosterone therapy, DHEA, statins, GLP-1 medications, performance products, bodybuilding supplements, imported supplements, herbal products, or long-term wellness products.

Does this panel prove my medication or supplement is safe?

No. No lab panel can prove that a medication or supplement is safe in every situation. This panel evaluates selected biomarkers that may help support a provider-guided safety review.

Why are liver and kidney tests included?

The liver helps process many medications and supplements, while the kidneys help clear many substances from the body. Liver and kidney markers provide important safety context.

Why are amylase and lipase included?

Amylase and lipase are pancreatic enzymes. They may provide pancreas-related context when GLP-1 medications, metabolic medications, abdominal symptoms, alcohol use, or provider concerns are present.

Why are CK and CoQ10 included?

CK provides muscle enzyme context and may be useful for statin users, intense exercise, muscle symptoms, or performance-product use. CoQ10 may provide mitochondrial and statin-support context.

Why are testosterone, estradiol, DHT, DHEA-S, IGF-1, and PSA included?

These markers provide male hormone, performance, prostate, and therapy-monitoring context. They may be useful for men using testosterone, DHEA, hormone-support products, or performance-related supplements.

Why are heavy metals included?

Heavy metals testing is included because some imported, herbal, detox, bodybuilding, or performance supplements may raise contamination concerns.

Why is a hepatitis panel included?

Hepatitis testing may provide context for liver health and can help clarify whether liver enzyme patterns may require infectious disease follow-up.

What should I do with abnormal results?

Review abnormal results with a licensed healthcare provider. Follow-up testing, medication review, supplement review, dose changes, lifestyle changes, or additional clinical care may be recommended.

Important Note

This panel is designed to help evaluate selected biomarkers related to medication safety, supplement safety, male hormone safety, prostate marker context, liver function, kidney function, pancreas enzymes, muscle enzymes, blood health, inflammation, iron status, thyroid function, heavy metal exposure, nutrient status, and cardiometabolic 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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