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Annual Blood Tests for a Comprehensive Health Picture
Here are the key panels to discuss with your doctor:
Core Panel
- Complete Blood Count (CBC) - checks for anemia, infection, immune issues
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) - kidney function, liver function, blood sugar, electrolytes
- Lipid Panel - cholesterol and triglycerides (heart disease risk)
- Fasting Glucose + HbA1c - diabetes screening
Hormones
- Thyroid (TSH, Free T3/T4) - energy, weight, mood regulation
- Vitamin D (25-OH) - surprisingly deficient in most people
- Testosterone (men especially, but women too)
Additional Worth Considering
- hsCRP - inflammation marker
- Ferritin - iron storage
- B12 and Folate
- Insulin (fasting) - early metabolic dysfunction
Where to Get These
- Labcorp or Quest Diagnostics - standard through your doctor
- Function Health - comprehensive 100+ biomarker panel, great for tracking trends
- Levels Health or Inside Tracker - add lifestyle analysis
- Marek Health - good for hormone optimization focus
Function Health is particularly popular right now for people wanting a complete annual snapshot without fighting insurance.
Would you like help prioritizing based on age or specific concerns?