What is Blood Test Screening?
Blood Tests in functional health screening focus on identifying imbalances, deficiences and root cause of symptoms. These tests go beyond standard medical diagnostics, offering deeper insights into the body’s systems and how they interact. They are used to assess overall health, detect chronic disease risk and guide personalised wellnes plans.
Key Blood Tests in Screening:
- Nutritional Status Panels – Vitamin D, B-vitamins, Minerals
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panels (CMP) – Liver, kidneys, electrolyes and glucose
- Complete Blood Count (CBC) – Red and white blood cells, haemoglobin and platelets
- Lipid Panel – Cholesterol and triglycerides
- Thyroid Panel – Thyroid function and metabolism
- Hormonal Testing – Cortisol, Sex hormones and DHEA-S
- Inflammation Markers – C-Reactive Protein, ESR and homocysteine
- Blood Sugar and Insulin – Fasting glucose, HbA1C
- Gut health and Microbiome Markers – Intestinal permeability & inflammation
- Autoimmune & Allergy Panels – Allergies and sensitivities, celiac disease
- Detoxification and Oxidative Stress – Liver enzymes and glutathione
- Genetic & Epigenetic Markers – MTHFR gene mutations
- Parasites