Description

A comprehensive male panel is a blood test that provides a general overview of a man's health. It typically includes tests for blood counts, kidney and liver function, electrolytes, cholesterol, hemoglobin A1c, thyroid function, prostate health, and hormone levels.

This panel includes the following test:

CBC Test | Complete Blood Count with Differential Test

  • CBC Test or Complete Blood Count With Differential is a test used to measure blood abnormalities, it is one of the most common tests used to monitor overall health status.

  • CBC measures certain blood cells such as Red Blood Cells, White Blood Cells, and Platelets and seeks to explain a variety of conditions and/or diseases such as Anemia, Leukemia, and infections -among others- and check symptoms such as fatigue, weakness or bruising.

CMP Test: Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

  • CMP Test or Comprehensive Metabolic Panel Blood Test is an initial broad screening tool used to evaluate organ function and electrolyte balance, it also aids in the determination of certain conditions such as diabetes, liver disease and kidney disease or for monitoring treatments related to liver and kidney.

The CMP or Chem-14 includes tests for:

  • Liver function (ALP, ALT, AST, Bilirubin)
  • Kidney function (BUN, Creatinine)
  • Electrolytes and fluid balance (Sodium, Potassium, Carbon Dioxide, Chloride)
  • Proteins (Albumin, Total Protein)
  • Blood Sugar (Glucose)
  • Calcium

Lipid Panel Test / Cholesterol Panel Test

  • Lipid Panel Test measures fats and fatty substances which are used by your body as a source of energy. Lipids include cholesterol, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL). Lipids are found in your blood and stored in tissues.
  • High cholesterol usually has no signs or symptoms so the test helps in the evaluation of heart disease and also monitors existing conditions, genetic diseases and the effectiveness of certain treatments.
  • Lipid Panel Test includes: low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, total cholesterol and triglycerides.

TSH Blood Test or Thyroid Function Blood Test measures the level of Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). The quantity of TSH has a direct impact on the levels of thyroid hormones causing either over-active thyroid or under-active thyroid regulating the thyroid gland is important because the thyroid produces several hormones which can stimulate or shut down certain processes in the body.

TSH Blood Test or Thyroid Function Blood Test helps detect hyperthyroidism whose symptoms may include: weight loss, rapid heart rate, nervousness, diarrhea, irregular menstrual periods and hypothyroidism whose symptoms are: weight gain, dry skin, constipation, tiredness, frequent menstrual periods.

The Hemoglobin A1C Blood Test estimates the average glucose (sugar levels) over the past 120 days, it is used to screen for diabetes and track progress in diabetics management, it is considered the gold standard for measuring blood sugar.

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has recommended testing twice a year for patients with stable blood sugar and quarterly for patients with poor blood sugar control. The test is recommended to diagnose Pre-Diabetes, type 1 Diabetes and type 2 Diabetes.

A B12 folate blood test measures the amount of vitamin B12 and folate in your blood to help identify deficiencies. Both vitamins are essential for the production of red blood cells, DNA, and RNA. A deficiency in either vitamin can lead to symptoms like fatigue, weakness, or anemia.

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) are hormones that are essential for male fertility and the production of sperm and testosterone: 

FSH

  • Stimulates the testicles to produce sperm and enhances the production of an androgen-binding protein. This protein increases the concentration of testosterone near the sperm, which is necessary for sperm development. 

LH

  • Stimulates the testicles to produce testosterone, which is the primary male hormone. Testosterone is responsible for male characteristics like voice deepening, muscle growth, and libido.

A prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test measures the amount of PSA in a blood sample to help screen for prostate cancer

A free T4 blood test measures the amount of thyroxine (T4) in your blood that is not attached to a protein. T4 is the main hormone produced by the thyroid gland, and a free T4 test is used to assess thyroid function.

Testosterone is a sex hormone that plays a vital role in the development and maintenance of male characteristics, as well as in other bodily processes.

Fasting recommended.