Phlebotomy is important because a lot of people don't know they have underlying conditions until blood work is done.

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Blood Tests help doctors check for certain diseases and conditions. They also help check the function of your organs and show how well treatments are working. Specifically, blood tests can help doctors evaluate how well organs such as the kidneys, liver, thyroid, and heart are working.

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10 Essential Blood Tests Everyone Should Be Getting Regularly

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CBC - Complete Blood Count

 

Complete blood count (CBC) is one of the most commonly ordered tests, and for good reason. Your blood cells can tell a lot about your health.  

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CMP - Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

 

(CMP) is a group of blood tests. A CMP lets you and your doctor know how healthy your liver and kidneys are. 

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Lipid Panel (Cholesterol and Triglycerides)

 

A lipid panel measures your cholesterol and triglyceride levels. These markers are strongly linked to heart disease.  good cholesterol (HDL) is high and your bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides are low.

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HbA1c

 

While a blood glucose test shows your current glucose levels, HbA1c will tell you your average blood sugar levels over the past 3 months. 

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hs-CRP

 

C-reactive protein (CRP) is a protein that fights bacteria and viruses and increases in response to infection. Crp can change depending on stress and weight.

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Vitamin D (25-Hydroxy Vitamin D)

 

Why test your vitamin D levels?  vitamin D deficiency  especially common in the US. Do you experience fatigue, low back pain, muscle aches, digestive problems, obesity, mood swings, and weakened immunity? These are all symptoms of vitamin D deficiency.

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Iron/Ferritin

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Iron deficiency is another common nutritional deficiency and the leading cause of anemia.  On the other hand, some chronic diseases can cause iron overload, which is extremely toxic to our bodies.

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GGT

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GGT is an enzyme doctors often use to assess liver function. However, it’s not a part of the CMP. Higher GGT levels and inflammation and oxidative stress, showing that this test is useful beyond estimating liver health.

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Uric acid

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Uric acid is a tricky one. Too much uric acid causes kidney stones and gout and can increase an individual’s risk of heart disease and diabetes.

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Thyroid hormones (TSH)

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Thyroid hormones control the rate of your metabolism. They affect your cholesterol levels and insulin sensitivity.