Employee Wellness

Employee wellness testing helps you understand health risks early so you can take action. These labs support biometric screening, annual checkups, and workplace wellness programs by measuring cholesterol, blood sugar, kidney and liver function, thyroid status, and more. A proactive approach pairs a core panel (lipids, A1c or glucose, CMP, CBC) with targeted add-ons (TSH, vitamin D, hs-CRP, and others) based on age, risk factors, or program goals.

Results can highlight risks like prediabetes, dyslipidemia, or inflammation and provide a baseline to track progress over time. Labs alone do not diagnose conditions or replace a physical exam. Always review your report with a qualified clinician, who can interpret results in the context of your history, medications, and goals.

Signs, Situations & Related Needs

• Annual checkups & biometrics: wellness fairs, open enrollment, and benefit incentives

• Risk factors: family history of heart disease or diabetes, high BMI/waist, high blood pressure, smoking/nicotine use, sedentary lifestyle

• Monitoring: tracking lifestyle changes (diet, activity, sleep), new symptoms, or prior abnormal results

• Workplace health: baseline labs for health coaching, fatigue or stress concerns, shift work considerations

• Urgent care: chest pain, shortness of breath, weakness/numbness, severe dehydration—seek immediate medical help

Why These Tests Matter

What testing can do

• Identify cardiometabolic risks (cholesterol patterns, glucose control)

• Provide baseline organ function (kidney, liver, electrolytes) for safe care planning

• Flag thyroid or nutrient issues that affect energy, mood, and performance

• Enable trend tracking to measure progress over months and years

What testing cannot do

• Diagnose illness without a clinician’s evaluation

• Predict heart attacks or strokes with certainty

• Replace age-appropriate screenings (e.g., cancer screening) or vaccinations

What These Tests Measure (at a glance)

• Lipid Panel: total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides; non-HDL and ratios help refine risk. Caveat: fasting may be requested—follow your order instructions.*

• A1c and/or Fasting Glucose: average blood sugar over months and current glucose status. Caveat: certain conditions and medications can affect values.*

• Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP): electrolytes; kidney (BUN/creatinine); liver enzymes; proteins. Caveat:hydration and medications can influence results.*

• Complete Blood Count (CBC): red/white cells and platelets for anemia or infection clues. Caveat: nonspecific—interpret with history.*

• TSH (± Free T4): thyroid function context for energy, weight, and mood. Caveat: pregnancy and meds can alter targets.*

• Vitamin D (25-OH): bone and immune support; common deficiency marker. Caveat: seasons and supplements affect levels.*

• hs-CRP (high-sensitivity C-reactive protein): low-grade inflammation and cardiovascular risk context. Caveat:infections and injuries can transiently raise it.*

• ApoB & Lp(a) (optional): advanced lipoprotein risk markers, useful in select individuals.

• Urine Albumin-to-Creatinine (optional): early kidney risk signal, especially with elevated glucose or blood pressure.

• Nicotine/Cotinine (program-specific): verifies nicotine exposure if required for incentives.

How the Testing Process Works

1. Choose your panel: start with a core wellness set; add thyroid, vitamin D, hs-CRP, or advanced lipids as needed.

2. Prep for accuracy: follow any fasting or medication instructions on your order.

3. Get your draw: visit a nearby patient service center; most results post in a few days.

4. Review & plan: go over results with your clinician or health coach; set goals and a follow-up schedule.

Interpreting Results (General Guidance)

• Within reference range: use as a baseline; recheck on your program’s cadence.

• Borderline results: consider lifestyle changes and retesting per clinician guidance.

• Elevated or low values: confirm with follow-up testing and clinical review; some results are affected by fasting, hydration, illness, or medications.
  Emphasize trends over single values and always interpret results with a qualified healthcare professional.

Choosing Panels vs. Individual Tests

• Quick biometric screen: Lipid panel + A1c (or fasting glucose) + CMP + CBC

• Thyroid/energy focus: add TSH (± Free T4) and vitamin D

• Heart-risk detail: add hs-CRP, consider ApoB and Lp(a) if personal/family risk is high

• Metabolic risk follow-up: add urine albumin-creatinine and fasting insulin as directed

• Program verification: add nicotine/cotinine only when required by your wellness plan

FAQs

Do I need to fast?
Some tests may require fasting. Follow the instructions on your order for the most accurate results.

How often should I repeat wellness labs?
Many programs repeat annually; your clinician may adjust timing based on risk and prior results.

Will supplements or medications affect my labs?
Yes, some can. List everything you take and follow any hold instructions on your order.

Are results private?
Your results are delivered in a secure online portal. Share them with your clinician or program only as you choose, consistent with your plan’s rules.

What if a result is abnormal?
Abnormal results often need confirmation and context. Discuss next steps with your clinician.

Related Categories & Key Tests

• Employment & Occupational Health Hub

• Pre-Employment Screening • Drug & Alcohol Tests • Deployment & Military Tests • TB Testing • Vaccination & Immunity Titers

• Key Tests: Lipid Panel • A1c • Glucose • CMP • CBC • TSH (± Free T4) • Vitamin D (25-OH) • hs-CRP • ApoB • Lp(a) • Urine Albumin-Creatinine • Nicotine/Cotinine

References

• U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) — Cardiovascular risk screening and diabetes screening recommendations

• American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) — Lipid management and risk assessment guidance

• American Diabetes Association (ADA) — Standards of Care in Diabetes (screening and monitoring)

• National Lipid Association — ApoB and Lp(a) risk considerations

• American Thyroid Association — Thyroid testing in adults

• National Kidney Foundation — Albumin-creatinine ratio guidance

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — Workplace health promotion and biometrics

Available Tests & Panels

Your Employee Wellness menu is pre-populated in the Ulta Lab Tests system. Use filters to select a core wellness paneland add targeted tests (thyroid, vitamin D, hs-CRP, advanced lipids, nicotine/cotinine) as needed. Review all results with your clinician to create a personalized wellness plan.

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Employers typically request the wellness lab panels shown below; however, you may create your own using your workplace wellness account.