Description

Increased or decreased sleep can be the result of metabolic reasons and deficiencies. It is helpful to have labs performed that may help with treatment to improve sleep.

This panel includes the following test:

Homocysteine is an amino acid that occurs naturally in the blood and is produced when the body breaks down methionine. It's a homologue of cysteine, differing by an additional methylene bridge.

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

HS-CRP or High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein test measures CRP Level in your blood. CRP is a protein that increases when there is inflammation in the body.

Because of its high sensitivity status, this test can detect even mildly high levels of CRP associated with Atherosclerosis (narrowing or inflammation of the arteries of your heart), which can lead to heart disease and high blood pressure.

Serotonin, also known as 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), is a chemical messenger that affects many physiological functions in the body.

Cortisol is a hormone that affects many parts of the body, including the immune system, metabolism, and sleep-wake cycle.

TSH stands for thyroid-stimulating hormone, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that regulates the thyroid gland.

Fasting not required.