Description

It's important to consume adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals like vitamin A, C, D, and E, as well as selenium and zinc, for proper immune function. Monitoring levels can help with supplements to improve immune function.

This panel includes the following test:

Complete Blood Count (CBC)

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)

Magnesium

Selenium

Total iron binding capacity (TIBC)

Vitamin C

Vitamin D 

Vitamin E

Zinc

Fasting not required.

Additional information about each test is listed below:

A complete blood count (CBC) is a blood test that measures the number and quality of cells in your blood, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. It also measures the concentration of hemoglobin and the hematocrit.

A comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) is a routine blood test that measures 14 substances in your blood to provide information about your body's chemical balance and metabolism.

Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a role in many bodily functions. Magnesium supports a healthy immune system. 

Selenium is an essential mineral that's important for many bodily functions. Selenium works as an antioxidant, especially when combined with vitamin E, to help fight damaging free radicals. Free radicals can damage cell membranes and DNA, which may contribute to aging and health conditions like heart disease and cancer

Total iron binding capacity (TIBC) is a blood test that measures how well your blood can bind and transport iron. It's a key test for diagnosing iron metabolism disorders and inflammatory diseases.

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that's important for many bodily functions.

Vitamin D makes our bodies better at absorbing other nutrients, namely calcium and phosphorus, both important for bone health. Vitamin D also helps to restore and maintain the calcium in our bones, where 99% of it resides. Without sufficient vitamin D, bones can become weak and fragile.

Vitamin E's purpose in the body is to help the immune system fight off infections and disease.

Zinc helps your immune system fight off infections by supporting the development and function of immune cells.