Blood Pathology Markers
Understanding which blood pathology markers to request from your GP is so important!
It empowers you to take a more active role in your health care. You only find what you’re looking for (or know what to ask for), and certain markers such as cholesterol levels, blood glucose, liver and kidney function and nutrient deficiencies can reveal early signs of conditions like diabetes, heart disease or anemia before symptoms appear.
Below, I’ve included a list of routine blood pathology tests that you can take in and request from your GP. Keep in mind, if they tell you they cannot do any of them, you can offer to pay privately or have the tests issued through a qualified practitioner such as a naturopath or clinical nutritionist.
• FBC (Full blood count) Looks at red and white blood cell count
• E/LFT’s Investigates the function of your kidney and liver
• Lipids Looks at cholesterol, HDL/LDL, triglycerides etc
• HbA1c 3 month look in at your glucose control
• Fasting Insulin Key marker in glucose control and metabolic health
• hsCRP/ESR Markers investigating system inflammation
• Active B12 & Folate Measures a more accurate form of B12
• Homocysteine A key cardiovascular maker but also a reflection of methylation activity
• B6 A key nutrient for hormones, brain health and metabolism
• Iron Studies Looking for iron deficiency signs
• RBC Zinc Looks at the zinc that reflects intracellular zinc concentration
• Total IgE Looking at any heightened immune/allergy response
• Vitamin D Very important hormone involved in immune regulation, mental health etc
The above is a good starting point. If you want a further testing you could include:
• Full Thyroid Panel TSH, Free T4, Free T3, Thyroid Antibodies (TPO, TgAb) (Often is difficult to get or will have to pay for)
• Full Hormone Panel Testosterone (Total and Free), Estrogen (estradiol), Progesterone, LH, FSH, SHBG, DHEA-s (ideally on Day 19–21 of your cycle - Day 1 being first day of a menstruation)
• ANA Screening for autoimmune responses
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