Peptide Therapy + Growth Hormone Axis Panel

IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor 1)

The downstream marker of growth hormone activity. Growth hormone itself pulses and is hard to measure; IGF-1 is stable across the day, which makes it the number to baseline and then monitor on any growth hormone secretagogue peptide protocol.

Prolactin

Hormone that stimulates breast milk production. Elevated levels can cause menstrual problems and infertility.

LH (Luteinizing Hormone)

Triggers ovulation and testosterone production. Used to assess fertility, menstrual disorders, and pituitary function.

FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)

Pituitary hormone that stimulates egg/sperm production. Used to evaluate fertility, menopause, and pituitary function.

Glucose

Measures blood sugar levels to screen for diabetes, monitor diabetes management, and evaluate hypoglycemia.

Hemoglobin A1C

Reflects average blood sugar levels over the past 2-3 months. Used to diagnose and monitor diabetes.

Insulin

Hormone that regulates blood sugar. Used to diagnose insulin resistance, diabetes, and pancreatic tumors.

Apolipoprotein B (ApoB)

Counts the particles that actually deposit cholesterol in artery walls (LDL, VLDL and Lp(a) each carry one ApoB). A more direct read on cardiovascular risk than LDL cholesterol alone.

Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)]

A cholesterol-carrying particle set largely by genetics that raises heart attack and stroke risk independently of LDL. Diet and exercise barely move it, so it usually needs measuring only once.

hs-CRP (High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein)

Inflammation marker used to assess cardiovascular disease risk and monitor inflammatory conditions.

TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)

Primary screening test for thyroid function. Detects hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.

Free T4

Measures unbound, active thyroxine hormone. Used with TSH to evaluate thyroid function.

Free T3

Measures active thyroid hormone. Helps diagnose hyperthyroidism and monitor thyroid treatment.

Vitamin D 25-Hydroxy

Measures vitamin D status. Important for bone health, immune function, and linked to many health conditions when deficient.

Vitamin B12

Essential vitamin for nerve function and red blood cell production. Deficiency causes anemia and neurological problems.

Folate

B vitamin essential for cell division and DNA synthesis. Critical during pregnancy to prevent birth defects.

WBC

White blood cell count — the body’s infection-fighting cells.

RBC

Red blood cell count — the cells that carry oxygen.

HGB

Hemoglobin — the oxygen-carrying protein inside red blood cells.

HCT

Hematocrit — the share of blood volume made up of red blood cells.

MCV

Mean corpuscular volume — the average size of a red blood cell.

MCH

Mean corpuscular hemoglobin — average hemoglobin per red blood cell.

MCHC

Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration — hemoglobin relative to cell size.

RDW

Red cell distribution width — how much red blood cell size varies.

PLT

Platelet count — the cell fragments responsible for clotting.

MPV

Mean platelet volume — the average size of a platelet.

%NEU

Neutrophils as a percentage of white blood cells.

%LYM

Lymphocytes as a percentage of white blood cells.

%MONO

Monocytes as a percentage of white blood cells.

%EOS

Eosinophils as a percentage of white blood cells.

%BASO

Basophils as a percentage of white blood cells.

NEU

Absolute neutrophil count.

LYM

Absolute lymphocyte count.

MONO

Absolute monocyte count.

EOS

Absolute eosinophil count.

BASO

Absolute basophil count.

Albumin

Measures the main protein made by the liver. Used to assess liver and kidney function and nutritional status.

Alkaline Phosphatase

Enzyme found in liver, bone, and other tissues. Used to detect liver disease and bone disorders.

ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase)

Liver enzyme that is elevated when liver cells are damaged. Primary marker for liver disease.

AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase)

Enzyme found in liver, heart, and muscles. Elevated levels may indicate liver or heart damage.

Bicarbonate (CO2)

Measures carbon dioxide in blood to assess acid-base balance and respiratory function.

BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen)

Measures waste product from protein metabolism. Used to evaluate kidney function and hydration status.

Calcium

Essential mineral for bone health, muscle function, nerve transmission, and blood clotting.

Chloride

Electrolyte that helps maintain fluid balance and acid-base balance in the body.

Creatinine

A waste product from muscle metabolism. Primary marker for assessing kidney function.

Potassium

Critical electrolyte for heart function, muscle contractions, and nerve signals. Important for patients on certain medications.

Sodium

Essential electrolyte that regulates fluid balance, nerve function, and muscle contractions.

Total Bilirubin

Measures bile pigment to assess liver function and diagnose jaundice or bile duct problems.

Total Protein (Serum)

Measures albumin and globulin proteins in blood. Helps evaluate liver, kidney function and nutritional health.

HDL Cholesterol

High-density lipoprotein or "good" cholesterol that helps remove other forms of cholesterol from the bloodstream.

Total Cholesterol

Measures all cholesterol in blood. Used to assess cardiovascular disease risk.

Triglycerides

Type of fat in blood. Elevated levels increase risk of heart disease and pancreatitis.