Ulta Lab Tests

Supplement Safety - Essential Lab Panel

The Supplement Safety Essential Lab Panel includes 25 tests and 118 biomarkers to support a focused safety review for people taking vitamins, minerals, herbal products, wellness supplements, detox products, or imported supplements. It evaluates liver function, kidney filtration, urine health, heavy metal exposure, inflammation, iron status, mineral balance, vitamin D, vitamin A, E, B vitamins, magnesium, zinc, copper, selenium, PTH, and more.

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Supplement Safety Panel, Essential Supplement Safety Panel, Supplement Monitoring Panel, Vitamin Safety Blood Test, Herbal Supplement Safety Panel, Supplement Checkup Panel, Heavy Metal Supplement 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: 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: Copper Oxide, Wilson's Disease

Ceruloplasmin

Ceruloplasmin is a copper-containing protein. Lower-than-normal ceruloplasmin levels may be due to: chronic liver disease, intestinal malabsorption, malnutrition, nephrotic syndrome and Wilson's copper storage disease (rare). Higher-than-normal ceruloplasmin levels may be due to: acute and chronic infections, lymphoma, pregnancy, rheumatoid arthritis and use of birth control pills.

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.

Copper

CYSTATIN C

eGFR

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: 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: Iron and TIBC, Iron and Total Iron Binding Capacity TIBC, TIBC

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Iron Binding Capacity

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

Iron, Total

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

Magnesium

Also known as: Magnesium RBC

Magnesium, Rbc

About half of the body's magnesium is found in bone. The other half is found inside cells of body tissues and organs. Magnesium is needed for nearly all chemical processes in the body. It helps maintain normal muscle and nerve function, and keeps the bones strong. Magnesium is also needed for the heart to function normally and to help regulate blood pressure. Magnesium also helps the body control blood sugar level and helps support the body's defense (immune) system.

Also known as: Inorganic Phosphate, P, Phosphate as Phosphorus, Phosphorus, PO4

Phosphate (As Phosphorus)

This test is performed to see how much phosphorus in your blood. Kidney, liver, and certain bone diseases can cause abnormal phosphorus levels.

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: "Biointact" PTH, Intact PTH, Parathyroid Hormone , Parathyroid Hormone (PTH), PTH, PTH Intact without Calcium

PARATHYROID HORMONE,

PTH stands for parathyroid hormone. It is a protein hormone released by the parathyroid gland. Parathyroid hormone controls calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D levels in the blood and bone. Release of PTH is controlled by the level of calcium in the blood. Low blood calcium levels cause increased PTH to be released, while high blood calcium levels block PTH release.

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.

Selenium

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: Retinol, Vitamin A, Vitamin A Retinol

Vitamin A

This test measures the level of retinol in the blood; retinol is the primary form of vitamin A in animals. Vitamin A is an essential nutrient required for healthy vision, skin growth and integrity, bone formation, immune function, and embryonic development. It is required to produce photoreceptors in the eyes and to maintain the lining of the surface of the eyes and other mucous membranes. Deficiencies in vitamin A can impair night vision, cause eye damage, and in severe cases lead to blindness. Acute or chronic excesses of vitamin A can be toxic, cause a range of symptoms, and sometimes lead to birth defects. The body cannot make vitamin A and must rely on dietary sources of vitamin A. Meat sources provide vitamin A (as retinol), while vegetable and fruit sources provide carotene (a substance that can be converted into vitamin A by the liver). Vitamin A is stored in the liver and fat tissues (it is fat-soluble), and healthy adults may have as much as a year's worth stored. The body maintains a relatively stable concentration in the blood through a feedback system that releases vitamin A from storage as needed and increases or decreases the efficiency of dietary vitamin A absorption.

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.

Also known as: B6, B6 Vitamin, Pyridoxal, Pyridoxal Phosphate, Pyridoxal Phosphate (PLP), Vitamin B6 Pyridoxal Phosphate

Vitamin B6

Also known as: Alpha-Tocopherol, Vitamin E Tocopherol

Alpha-Tocopherol

Beta-Gamma-Tocopherol

Also known as: ZN, Plasma

Zinc

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The Supplement Safety - Essential Lab Panel panel contains 25 tests with 119 biomarkers .

Overview

The Supplement Safety Essential Lab Panel is designed for people who take vitamins, minerals, herbal products, detox products, imported supplements, bodybuilding supplements, wellness products, or multiple supplements and want a focused lab-based safety review.

Supplements can affect the body in different ways. Some may influence liver enzymes, kidney function, minerals, vitamin levels, blood counts, inflammation, iron status, heavy metal exposure, urine findings, and clotting-related liver function. This panel brings together practical markers that may help identify patterns worth reviewing with a licensed healthcare provider.

This panel does not prove that a supplement is safe or unsafe by itself. Results should be interpreted with a healthcare provider and reviewed alongside supplement names, brands, doses, frequency, duration of use, medications, symptoms, diet, alcohol use, kidney function, liver function, and health goals.

Why Order This Panel?

The Supplement Safety Essential Lab Panel may be helpful for people who want to monitor key safety markers while using supplements regularly or at higher doses.

This panel may help provide insight into:

  • Liver function, bile flow, bilirubin, and clotting-related liver function
  • Kidney filtration and urine albumin patterns
  • Urinalysis findings such as protein, blood, glucose, or ketones
  • Heavy metal exposure through urine testing
  • Blood count and platelet patterns
  • Iron storage and iron availability
  • Low-grade inflammation
  • Zinc, copper, selenium, magnesium, and phosphorus status
  • Vitamin D, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, B12, and folate status
  • PTH and mineral-bone balance
  • General supplement safety and nutrient balance

This Panel May Be Helpful For People Who Use

  • Multiple daily supplements
  • High-dose vitamins or minerals
  • Herbal supplements
  • Detox or cleanse products
  • Imported supplements
  • Bodybuilding or performance supplements
  • Weight-loss supplements
  • Immune-support supplements
  • Vitamin D, vitamin A, vitamin E, B-complex, magnesium, zinc, selenium, or copper
  • Supplements purchased online from multiple brands
  • Supplements combined with prescription medications

Common Symptoms or Situations This Panel May Help Evaluate

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

  • Heavy supplement use
  • New supplement routines
  • High-dose vitamin D, vitamin A, vitamin E, B6, zinc, magnesium, or selenium use
  • Fatigue or low energy
  • Muscle cramps or weakness
  • Numbness, tingling, or nerve-like symptoms
  • Abnormal liver enzymes
  • Kidney function concerns
  • Urine changes
  • Possible supplement contamination concerns
  • Imported supplement use
  • Iron imbalance concerns
  • Inflammation concerns
  • Desire for a supplement safety baseline

What This Panel Helps Evaluate

This panel helps evaluate selected biomarkers related to:

  • Supplement safety monitoring
  • Liver processing and bile flow
  • Liver synthetic/clotting function
  • Kidney filtration and urine health
  • Urine albumin patterns
  • Heavy metal exposure markers
  • Blood count and platelet patterns
  • Iron storage and iron availability
  • Low-grade inflammation
  • Vitamin and mineral status
  • Calcium-phosphorus-PTH balance
  • Zinc, copper, selenium, and magnesium balance
  • B-vitamin status
  • General nutrient and supplement wellness

Tests Included and Why They Matter

Liver Processing, Bile Flow & Clotting Safety

The liver helps process many supplements, herbs, vitamins, minerals, alcohol, medications, and metabolic byproducts. This group helps evaluate liver enzymes, bile flow, bilirubin patterns, and clotting-related liver function.

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel, CMP

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

This test is included because it provides the core foundation for supplement safety monitoring. CMP liver markers can help evaluate liver enzyme patterns, while kidney markers and electrolytes provide important safety context when reviewing supplement use, hydration, and mineral balance.

Gamma Glutamyl Transferase, GGT

GGT is a liver and bile duct enzyme.

This test is included because it may provide additional context for liver stress, bile flow, alcohol exposure, fatty liver patterns, medication use, herbal product use, and supplement use. GGT can be useful when reviewing supplement safety because some products may affect liver or bile-flow patterns.

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 more complete than direct bilirubin alone and can help support interpretation of liver and bile-flow findings.

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 a deeper liver safety marker beyond liver enzymes alone and may be useful when reviewing supplement effects, liver stress, bleeding risk, vitamin K use, or anticoagulant-related discussions.

Kidney Filtration, Urine Health & Supplement Clearance

The kidneys help filter blood and clear many substances from the body. Supplements, minerals, high-dose vitamins, hydration status, and underlying health conditions may affect kidney and urine markers.

Cystatin C with eGFR

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

This test is included because cystatin C may provide kidney function context beyond creatinine alone. It can be useful when reviewing supplement clearance, kidney safety, high-protein intake, creatine use, high-dose mineral use, or kidney function concerns.

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 relevant for people using multiple supplements, high-dose supplements, or products that may affect kidney or metabolic health.

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, and urinary abnormalities. It adds practical urine-based information to blood-based kidney markers.

Heavy Metal Exposure & Supplement Contamination Context

Some supplements, especially imported products, herbal products, detox products, bodybuilding products, and poorly regulated products, may raise contamination concerns. This group helps evaluate selected heavy metals through urine testing.

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 laboratory configuration, this panel may include metals such as arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury, and creatinine.

This test is useful in a supplement safety panel because supplement contamination is a concern for some imported, herbal, detox, or performance products. Results should be interpreted with supplement brands, source, dose, occupation, seafood intake, water source, and exposure history.

Blood Health, Iron Status & Inflammation

Supplements may interact with iron status, inflammation, blood counts, and overall wellness. This group helps evaluate blood count patterns, iron storage, iron availability, and inflammation.

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 supplement safety review often benefits from a broad blood count baseline. CBC results may provide context for anemia, infection clues, immune activity, platelet changes, inflammation, fatigue, bruising, or general wellness patterns.

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, liver health, inflammation, and iron supplementation.

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 supplement safety review, cardiometabolic risk, ferritin interpretation, liver/metabolic health, and general wellness monitoring.

Minerals, Electrolytes & Bone-Mineral Balance

Many people take minerals such as magnesium, zinc, selenium, copper, calcium, or phosphorus-related supplements. This group helps evaluate mineral balance and related safety patterns.

Magnesium

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

This test is included because magnesium status may provide context for supplement use, muscle cramps, fatigue, metabolic health, and kidney safety. It is especially relevant for people taking magnesium supplements or using products that may affect electrolyte balance.

Magnesium, RBC

RBC magnesium may provide additional magnesium status context compared with serum magnesium alone.

This test is included because it may offer deeper insight into magnesium status for people taking magnesium supplements or experiencing cramps, fatigue, poor sleep, or muscle symptoms.

Phosphate, as Phosphorus

Phosphorus is involved in bone health, kidney function, cellular energy, and mineral balance.

This test is included because phosphorus provides useful context when reviewing vitamin D use, calcium balance, kidney function, mineral supplementation, and bone-related safety patterns.

PTH, Intact, without Calcium

PTH helps regulate calcium and phosphorus balance.

This test is included because PTH may provide additional context for vitamin D supplementation, calcium balance, phosphorus patterns, kidney-mineral balance, and bone health. It is especially useful when people take high-dose vitamin D, calcium, or mineral supplements.

Zinc

Zinc is an essential mineral involved in immune function, wound healing, antioxidant pathways, hormone pathways, and tissue repair.

This test is included because zinc status may be relevant to immune resilience, skin health, antioxidant support, and supplement safety. Zinc and copper should often be reviewed together because high zinc intake can affect copper balance.

Copper

Copper is involved in iron metabolism, connective tissue health, nervous system function, mitochondrial enzymes, and antioxidant pathways.

This test is included because copper status may provide useful mineral-balance context, especially when reviewed with zinc, ferritin, iron/TIBC, ceruloplasmin, and neurologic or fatigue symptoms.

Ceruloplasmin

Ceruloplasmin is a copper-carrying protein.

This test is included because it helps interpret copper status and copper transport. When copper is measured, ceruloplasmin can make copper interpretation more meaningful.

Selenium

Selenium is an essential mineral involved in antioxidant enzymes and thyroid-related pathways.

This test is included because selenium may provide useful context for supplement safety, antioxidant support, thyroid wellness, immune function, and mercury-related exposure discussions.

Vitamins & Nutrient Safety

High-dose vitamins can be helpful in selected cases but may also create imbalance or toxicity concerns. This group helps evaluate common vitamin markers that are frequently included in supplement routines.

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 supplementation safety, bone health, immune function, muscle symptoms, inflammation, calcium balance, and general wellness. It is especially useful for people taking vitamin D regularly or at higher doses.

Vitamin A, Retinol

Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin involved in immune function, vision, skin health, and mucosal barrier support.

This test is included because vitamin A can accumulate in the body, especially when taken as a supplement. Measuring vitamin A may provide useful context for people taking multivitamins, retinol, liver-based supplements, or high-dose fat-soluble vitamins.

Vitamin E, Tocopherol

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin.

This test is included because vitamin E can be taken in supplement form and may affect antioxidant status and fat-soluble vitamin balance. It may also be relevant when reviewing bleeding risk, especially with anticoagulant use or high-dose supplementation.

Vitamin B6, Pyridoxal Phosphate

Vitamin B6 is involved in neurotransmitter pathways, methylation, amino acid metabolism, immune function, and nervous system health.

This test is included because B6 is commonly found in B-complex and energy supplements. Excess B6 intake can be clinically relevant, so testing may provide useful supplement safety context.

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. This test is included because B12 and folate are commonly taken as supplements and may be relevant to fatigue, neurologic symptoms, methylation support, and anemia-related patterns.

Related Biomarker Patterns This Panel May Help Identify

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

  • Supplement-related liver enzyme or bile-flow changes
  • Kidney filtration changes
  • Urine albumin or urinalysis abnormalities
  • Heavy metal exposure markers
  • Blood count abnormalities
  • Iron deficiency, iron overload, or inflammation-related ferritin changes
  • Low-grade inflammation
  • Magnesium and RBC magnesium status
  • Phosphorus and PTH patterns
  • Zinc, copper, ceruloplasmin, and selenium balance
  • Vitamin D status
  • Vitamin A or vitamin E status
  • Vitamin B6 status
  • Vitamin B12 and folate status
  • General supplement safety concerns

Professional Safety and Interpretation Notice

This panel is designed to support supplement safety review. It does not prove that a supplement is safe or unsafe by itself. Results should be interpreted with a licensed healthcare provider and reviewed alongside your supplement list, supplement brands, doses, frequency, duration of use, medications, symptoms, alcohol use, diet, kidney function, liver function, and health goals.

Do not stop or change any prescribed medication without guidance from your healthcare provider.

Additional Panels to Consider

Customers interested in the Supplement Safety Essential Lab Panel may also consider:

  • Supplement Safety Advanced Lab Panel
  • Medication Safety Lab Panel
  • Medication & Supplement Safety Lab Panel
  • GLP-1 Medication Safety Lab Panel
  • Hormone Therapy Safety Lab Panel
  • Heavy Metals & Environmental Toxins Lab Panel
  • Kidney, Liver & Detox Support Lab Panel
  • Vitamin, Mineral & Nutrient Deficiency Lab Panel
  • Heart Health & Cholesterol Lab Panel
  • Longevity & Healthy Aging Lab Panel

How to Prepare for This Panel

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

  • Bring or keep a complete list of all supplements, including brand names, ingredients, doses, frequency, and how long you have taken them.
  • Include vitamins, minerals, herbal products, detox products, protein powders, pre-workouts, weight-loss products, immune supplements, sleep supplements, and imported products.
  • Bring a list of prescription and over-the-counter medications, since supplements can interact with medications.
  • Follow urine collection instructions carefully, especially for urinalysis and heavy metals testing.
  • Avoid seafood before arsenic-related urine testing if instructed, because seafood can affect arsenic interpretation.
  • Do not stop prescribed medications unless your healthcare provider tells you to.
  • 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 supplement safety findings into areas such as liver function, kidney filtration, urine findings, heavy metal exposure, blood health, iron status, inflammation, magnesium, mineral balance, vitamin D, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, B12/folate, zinc, copper, selenium, and PTH/phosphorus balance.

During the physician consultation, you can discuss whether your results suggest the need for follow-up testing, supplement review, dose changes, brand review, medication interaction review, lifestyle changes, or additional monitoring.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Supplement Safety Essential Lab Panel?

The Supplement Safety Essential Lab Panel is a focused lab panel that evaluates selected biomarkers related to liver function, kidney filtration, urine health, heavy metal exposure, inflammation, iron status, vitamin and mineral balance, and general supplement safety.

Who may benefit from this panel?

This panel may be useful for people taking vitamins, minerals, herbal supplements, detox products, imported supplements, bodybuilding products, weight-loss supplements, or multiple supplements at the same time.

Does this panel prove that my supplements are safe?

No. No lab panel can prove that a supplement is safe in every situation. This panel helps evaluate selected safety markers that may be useful to review with a licensed healthcare provider.

Why are heavy metals included?

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

Why are liver and kidney markers included?

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

Why are vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, and vitamin B6 included?

These vitamins are commonly found in supplements. Some can accumulate or become excessive when taken at high doses, so testing may provide useful safety context.

Important Note

This panel is designed to help evaluate selected biomarkers that may be related to supplement safety, liver function, kidney function, heavy metal exposure, inflammation, iron status, vitamin and mineral balance, urine health, and general 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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