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Preventive Health & Cancer Marker Lab Panel — Comprehensive Male

The Preventive Health & Cancer Screening Support - Comprehensive Male Lab Panel includes 22 tests and 125 biomarkers to support physician-guided review of preventive wellness and selected cancer marker support labs for men. It includes CBC, CMP, FIT/InSure®, PSA free and total, AFP/AFP-L3, CEA, CA 19-9, hepatitis, liver, kidney, thyroid, iron, inflammation, urinalysis, vitamin D, lipids, glucose, cystatin C, and immune protein labs.

Urine, Serum, Blood, Varied, Random
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Preventive Cancer Marker Male Panel, Men’s Cancer Marker Lab Panel, Male Cancer Marker Blood Test, Men’s Preventive Health Panel, Male Preventive Cancer Marker Panel, Men’s Tumor Marker Panel, Comprehensive Male Cancer Marker 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

Also known as: AFP and AFP-L3%, AlphaFetoprotein AFP and AFPL3

AFP

AFP is used as a tumor marker to help detect and diagnose cancers of the liver, testes, and ovaries. Though the test is often ordered to monitor people with chronic liver diseases such as cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C because they have an increased lifetime risk of developing liver cancer. If a person has been diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma or another form of AFP-producing cancer, an AFP test may be ordered periodically to help monitor the person's response to therapy and to monitor for cancer recurrence.

AFP-L3

An AFP-L3% is sometimes also ordered to compare the amount of the AFP variant called AFP-L3 to the total amount of AFP. The test is used to help evaluate the risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma, especially in those with chronic liver disease, and also to evaluate response of hepatocellular carcinoma to treatment.

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: CA 199, Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9

Ca 19-9

Cancer antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9) is a protein that exists on the surface of certain cancer cells. CA 19-9 does not cause cancer; rather, it is shed by the tumor cells, making it useful as a tumor marker to follow the course of the cancer. CA 19-9 is elevated in 70% to 95% of people with advanced pancreatic cancer, but it may also be elevated in other cancers, conditions, and diseases such as colorectal cancer, lung cancer, gallbladder cancer, bile duct obstruction (e.g., gallstones), pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, and liver disease. Small amounts of CA 19-9 are present in the blood of healthy people.

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: Carcinoembryonic Antigen

Cea

The CEA test measures the level of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) in the blood. CEA is a protein normally found in the tissue of a developing baby in the womb. The blood level of this protein disappears or becomes very low after birth. In adults, an abnormal level of CEA may be a sign of cancer.

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.

CYSTATIN C

eGFR

Also known as: Fecal Globin by Immunochemistry InSure, FOBT, InSure®, Occult Blood, Stool Blood, Stool Hemoglobin

Fecal Globin Result:

Screen for lower gastrointestinal bleeding associated with colorectal cancer, adenomas, polyps, and other lower gastrointestinal conditions

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: 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: Immunoglobulins Panel Serum

Immunoglobulin A

Immunoglobulin G

Immunoglobulin M

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: Lactate Dehydrogenase LD, LDH

Ld

LDH isoenzymes is a test to check how much of the different types of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) are in the blood. Measurement of LDH isoenzymes helps determine the location of any tissue damage. LDH is found in many body tissues such as the heart, liver, kidney, skeletal muscle, brain, blood cells, and lungs. LDH exists in 5 forms, which differ slightly in structure. LDH-1 is found primarily in heart muscle and red blood cells. LDH-2 is concentrated in white blood cells. LDH-3 is highest in the lung. LDH-4 is highest in the kidney, placenta, and pancreas. LDH-5 is highest in the liver and skeletal muscle.

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: Fractionated PSA, Free PSA and Total PSA, Prostate Specific Antigen Free and Total, PSA Free and Total, PSA II

% Free Psa

Free Psa

Psa, Total

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: 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.
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The Preventive Health & Cancer Marker Lab Panel — Comprehensive Male panel contains 22 tests with 125 biomarkers .

Overview

The Preventive Health & Cancer Marker Lab Panel — Comprehensive Male is designed for men who want a broad lab-based review of preventive health markers along with selected cancer marker support tests that may be useful for physician-guided discussion.

This panel includes general wellness and prevention-related labs for blood health, liver function, kidney function, urine health, blood sugar, cholesterol, inflammation, iron status, thyroid function, vitamin D status, hepatitis screening, colorectal screening support, immune protein patterns, prostate marker support, and selected tumor markers.

This panel includes cancer marker support tests such as PSA Free and Total, AFP/AFP-L3, CEA, and CA 19-9. These markers should be interpreted carefully because tumor marker results are not diagnostic and are not a substitute for guideline-recommended cancer screening such as colonoscopy/FIT-based colorectal screening, PSA shared decision-making, lung cancer screening when appropriate, or other age- and risk-based screening. Abnormal results may occur for non-cancer reasons and should be reviewed with a licensed healthcare provider.

The National Cancer Institute notes that circulating tumor markers generally do not work well as stand-alone screening tests because they may lack sensitivity or specificity. 

Why Order This Panel?

The Preventive Health & Cancer Marker Lab Panel — Comprehensive Male may be helpful for men who want a broad preventive wellness review with selected cancer marker support for provider-guided interpretation.

This panel may help provide insight into:

  • Blood count patterns
  • Liver and bile flow markers
  • Kidney filtration and urine health
  • Blood sugar and metabolic wellness
  • Cholesterol and cardiovascular risk context
  • Iron status and anemia-related patterns
  • Inflammation
  • Thyroid screening
  • Vitamin D status
  • Hepatitis-related liver risk context
  • Colorectal screening support through fecal globin testing
  • Prostate marker support with PSA free and total
  • Immune protein patterns
  • Selected cancer marker support tests for physician review

This panel is best positioned for customers who want a broad wellness and marker-support review while understanding that tumor markers are not stand-alone cancer screening or diagnostic tests.

This Panel May Be Helpful For Men Who Want To

  • Review general preventive health biomarkers
  • Check blood count, anemia, and iron-related markers
  • Review liver, kidney, and urine health
  • Evaluate blood sugar, cholesterol, and inflammation
  • Check thyroid and vitamin D status
  • Include stool-based colorectal screening support
  • Review hepatitis-related liver risk markers
  • Include PSA free and total for physician-guided prostate marker review
  • Include selected cancer markers for physician-guided interpretation
  • Discuss abnormal or borderline findings with a licensed healthcare provider
  • Support a broader preventive wellness conversation

CDC supports guideline-recommended screening for breast, cervical, colorectal, and lung cancers, depending on age and risk. For men, this panel should be framed as preventive health and cancer marker support, not as a cancer diagnosis or stand-alone early cancer detection test. 

Common Symptoms or Situations This Panel May Help Evaluate

This panel may be useful for men with or concerned about:

  • General preventive health screening
  • Fatigue or low energy
  • Unexplained inflammation
  • Abnormal liver enzymes
  • Abnormal kidney markers
  • Blood in stool screening concerns
  • Prostate marker review
  • Anemia or iron concerns
  • Family history of cancer
  • Hepatitis risk or liver risk concerns
  • Metabolic syndrome risk
  • Diabetes or prediabetes risk
  • High cholesterol
  • Thyroid-related symptoms
  • Desire for a broad wellness and cancer marker support review

What This Panel Helps Evaluate

This panel helps evaluate selected biomarkers related to:

  • Blood count and anemia-related patterns
  • Liver function and bile flow
  • Kidney function and urine health
  • Cystatin C-based kidney filtration
  • Urine albumin patterns
  • Blood sugar and A1c
  • Cholesterol and lipid patterns
  • Inflammation
  • Iron storage and iron availability
  • Vitamin D status
  • Thyroid screening
  • Hepatitis screening
  • Colorectal screening support
  • Prostate marker support
  • Immune proteins
  • Broad tissue enzyme activity
  • Selected tumor marker support for physician-guided review

Important Cancer Marker Interpretation Notice

Tumor marker results are not diagnostic and are not a substitute for guideline-recommended cancer screening such as colonoscopy/FIT-based colorectal screening, PSA shared decision-making, lung cancer screening when appropriate, or other age- and risk-based screening. Abnormal results may occur for non-cancer reasons and should be reviewed with a licensed healthcare provider.

For prostate cancer screening, the USPSTF states that men ages 55 to 69 should make an individual decision about PSA-based screening after discussing potential benefits and harms with a clinician, and recommends against routine PSA-based screening in men age 70 and older. 

Tests Included and Why They Matter

Blood Health, Iron Status & General Wellness

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, platelet changes, fatigue, and general wellness.

Ferritin

Ferritin measures stored iron. This test is included because ferritin may provide context for iron storage, anemia-related patterns, inflammation, liver/metabolic patterns, and fatigue-related concerns.

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 anemia, fatigue, liver health, and inflammation.

Liver Function, Bile Flow & Hepatitis-Related Risk Context

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel, CMP

The CMP evaluates glucose, liver function, kidney function, electrolytes, calcium, albumin, total protein, and other metabolic markers. It includes important liver and kidney markers such as AST, ALT, alkaline phosphatase, bilirubin, creatinine, BUN, and electrolytes.

Gamma Glutamyl Transferase, GGT

GGT is a liver and bile duct enzyme. This test is included because it may provide useful context for liver stress, bile flow, alcohol exposure, fatty liver patterns, medication use, supplement use, and metabolic liver health.

Bilirubin, Fractionated

Fractionated bilirubin measures total, direct, and indirect bilirubin. This test is included because bilirubin patterns can provide more detailed context for liver processing, bile flow, red blood cell breakdown, and bilirubin metabolism than direct bilirubin alone.

Hepatitis Panel, General

The Hepatitis Panel, General is included because hepatitis status may be relevant to liver health and liver cancer risk context. Hepatitis-related findings should be reviewed with a healthcare provider, especially if results suggest prior exposure, current infection, or need for follow-up.

Alpha-Fetoprotein, AFP and AFP-L3

AFP and AFP-L3 are cancer marker support tests often discussed in liver-risk contexts. This test is included because AFP-related markers may provide physician-guided liver marker context, especially when reviewed with hepatitis status, liver enzymes, imaging history, and risk factors.

Kidney, Urine & Vascular Health Support

Cystatin C with eGFR

Cystatin C with eGFR provides an additional way to evaluate kidney filtration. This test is included because cystatin C may provide useful kidney function context beyond creatinine alone, especially when muscle mass or other factors may affect creatinine interpretation.

Albumin, Random Urine with Creatinine

This urine test evaluates albumin in relation to creatinine. It is included because urine albumin may provide early kidney and vascular health context, especially in people with diabetes risk, high blood pressure, kidney stress, or metabolic health concerns.

Urinalysis, UA, Complete

A complete urinalysis evaluates urine markers such as protein, blood, glucose, ketones, specific gravity, pH, and other findings. This test is included because urine findings may provide context for kidney health, hydration, urinary tract findings, glucose handling, and blood or protein in urine.

Metabolic, Cardiovascular & Inflammation Support

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 provide useful context for diabetes risk, metabolic health, kidney risk, cardiovascular wellness, and preventive health.

Lipid Panel

The Lipid Panel measures total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides. This test is included because cholesterol and triglyceride patterns are important for cardiovascular and metabolic wellness.

hs-CRP

High-sensitivity C-reactive protein is a marker of low-grade inflammation. This test is included because inflammation may provide useful context for cardiometabolic risk, liver/metabolic health, ferritin interpretation, and general wellness.

Lactate Dehydrogenase, LD

LD is a broad tissue enzyme marker. This test is included because it may provide general tissue injury or cell turnover context, although it is nonspecific and should be interpreted with other results and clinical history.

Thyroid & Vitamin D Wellness

TSH

TSH, or thyroid-stimulating hormone, is a key thyroid screening marker. This test is included because thyroid function may influence energy, metabolism, weight, mood, bowel habits, hair, skin, and overall 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 health, muscle function, inflammation, and general preventive wellness.

Colorectal Screening Support

Fecal Globin by Immunochemistry, InSure®

Fecal globin by immunochemistry helps evaluate for hidden blood in stool. This test is included because stool blood testing can support colorectal screening discussions. An abnormal fecal blood result should be reviewed promptly with a healthcare provider and may require follow-up evaluation, such as colonoscopy.

CDC notes that adults ages 45 to 75 should be screened for colorectal cancer, with individualized decisions for older adults. 

Prostate Marker Support

PSA, Free and Total

PSA Free and Total provides prostate marker context. PSA may be discussed as part of shared decision-making for prostate cancer screening in appropriate men based on age, symptoms, personal history, family history, and risk factors.

Free PSA can provide additional context when total PSA is elevated or borderline. PSA results should not be interpreted in isolation and should be reviewed with a licensed healthcare provider.

Immune Protein Pattern Support

Immunoglobulins Panel, Serum

The immunoglobulins panel evaluates immune proteins such as IgG, IgA, and IgM. This test is included because immunoglobulin patterns may provide immune system and protein-pattern context that can be useful in broader preventive health review.

Cancer Marker Support Tests

CA 19-9

CA 19-9 is a tumor marker often discussed in pancreatic, biliary, and gastrointestinal contexts. It is included as a cancer marker support test for physician-guided review. CA 19-9 can be elevated in non-cancer conditions and should not be used as a stand-alone cancer screening test.

CEA

CEA is a tumor marker often discussed in colorectal and other cancer monitoring contexts. It is included as a cancer marker support test for physician-guided interpretation. CEA can be elevated for non-cancer reasons and is not a stand-alone screening or diagnostic test.

Related Biomarker Patterns This Panel May Help Identify

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

  • Blood count abnormalities
  • Anemia or iron-related concerns
  • Liver enzyme and bile flow patterns
  • Hepatitis-related liver risk context
  • Kidney filtration and urine findings
  • Urine albumin patterns
  • Blood sugar imbalance
  • Cholesterol or triglyceride abnormalities
  • Low-grade inflammation
  • Vitamin D status
  • Thyroid screening abnormalities
  • Hidden blood in stool
  • PSA patterns requiring physician review
  • Immune protein patterns
  • Selected tumor marker elevations requiring physician-guided review

How to Prepare for This Panel

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

  • Fasting may be recommended because this panel includes glucose-related and lipid markers.
  • Follow stool collection instructions carefully for the fecal globin/InSure® test.
  • Drink water before your blood draw unless instructed otherwise.
  • Do not overhydrate immediately before urine testing unless instructed.
  • Continue medications unless your healthcare provider tells you otherwise.
  • Bring or keep a list of medications, supplements, personal cancer history, family cancer history, screening history, prostate history, urinary symptoms, and recent imaging or procedures 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 blood health, liver function, kidney and urine health, blood sugar, lipids, inflammation, thyroid screening, vitamin D status, colorectal screening support, hepatitis status, prostate marker support, immune protein patterns, and selected cancer marker support results.

During the physician consultation, you can discuss what your results may mean, whether follow-up testing is appropriate, and what guideline-recommended cancer screenings may be relevant based on your age, symptoms, personal history, family history, prostate history, and risk factors.

Related Lab Panels

Customers interested in this panel may also consider:

  • Preventive Health & Cancer Marker Lab Panel — Comprehensive Female
  • Heart Health & Cholesterol Lab Panel
  • Longevity & Healthy Aging Lab Panel
  • Kidney, Liver & Detox Support Lab Panel
  • Vitamin, Mineral & Nutrient Deficiency Lab Panel
  • Inflammation, Autoimmune & Chronic Pain Lab Panel
  • Men’s Testosterone, Energy & Vitality Lab Panel
  • Heavy Metals & Environmental Toxins Lab Panel

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Preventive Health & Cancer Marker Lab Panel — Comprehensive Male?

It is a broad preventive health and cancer marker support panel for men. It evaluates selected biomarkers related to blood health, liver function, kidney function, blood sugar, cholesterol, inflammation, thyroid function, vitamin D, stool blood screening support, hepatitis status, prostate marker support, immune protein patterns, and selected tumor markers.

Does this panel diagnose cancer?

No. This panel does not diagnose cancer. Tumor markers are not stand-alone cancer screening or diagnostic tests. Abnormal results may occur for non-cancer reasons and should be reviewed with a licensed healthcare provider.

Are tumor markers a substitute for colonoscopy, FIT screening, PSA shared decision-making, or lung cancer screening?

No. Tumor markers are not a substitute for guideline-recommended cancer screening such as colonoscopy/FIT-based colorectal screening, PSA shared decision-making, lung cancer screening when appropriate, or other age- and risk-based screening.

Why are PSA Free and Total included?

PSA Free and Total is included to provide prostate marker support for physician-guided review. PSA screening decisions should be individualized based on age, risk factors, symptoms, and a discussion of benefits and harms with a clinician.

Why are CA 19-9, CEA, and AFP included?

These are included as cancer marker support tests for physician-guided interpretation. They may provide additional context in selected situations but should not be used alone to screen for or diagnose cancer.

Why is Fecal Globin by Immunochemistry included?

Fecal globin testing helps evaluate hidden blood in stool and may support colorectal screening discussions. Abnormal results should be reviewed with a provider and may require follow-up evaluation.

Why is the hepatitis panel included?

The hepatitis panel may provide liver health and liver-risk context. Certain hepatitis infections can affect long-term liver health and may require provider follow-up.

What should I do if a tumor marker is abnormal?

Review the result with a licensed healthcare provider. Follow-up may depend on symptoms, age, personal history, family history, screening history, imaging results, medication use, inflammation, liver function, kidney function, and other risk factors.

Important Note

Tumor marker results are not diagnostic and are not a substitute for guideline-recommended cancer screening such as colonoscopy/FIT-based colorectal screening, PSA shared decision-making, lung cancer screening when appropriate, or other age- and risk-based screening. Abnormal results may occur for non-cancer reasons and should be reviewed with a licensed healthcare provider.

This panel is designed to support preventive health and physician-guided cancer marker review. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, prevent, or definitively screen for cancer or any disease by itself.

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