🩸Functional Lab Panels Everyone Should Test Annually — Understanding Optimal vs. Standard Values
At Summit Health and Wellness, we believe true health goes beyond the absence of disease—it’s about optimization. Functional medicine takes a proactive approach, using comprehensive lab testing and narrower optimal ranges to detect imbalances before they become problems.
Below is a detailed look at the annual functional lab panel we recommend for all adults. These labs give a complete picture of your metabolic, hormonal, and inflammatory health—empowering you to make data-driven decisions for long-term wellness.
🩸 Complete Blood Count (CBC)
What it tests: Red and white blood cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and platelets.
Why it matters: Detects anemia, immune dysfunction, infection, and overall vitality.
⚖️ Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
What it tests: Electrolytes, kidney and liver function, blood sugar, and protein levels.
Why it matters: Evaluates detox capacity, hydration status, and metabolic balance.
🍬 Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)
What it tests: Your average blood sugar over 3 months.
Why it matters: Identifies early glucose imbalance and insulin resistance—even before diabetes develops.
🧠 Fasting Insulin
What it tests: Baseline insulin levels after fasting.
Why it matters: One of the earliest markers of metabolic dysfunction and insulin resistance.
🔥 C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP)
What it tests: Inflammatory activity in the body.
Why it matters: Chronic inflammation is the root of many conditions including cardiovascular disease, autoimmune issues, and fatigue.
🧩 Homocysteine
What it tests: An amino acid dependent on B vitamins for proper metabolism.
Why it matters: Elevated levels can increase cardiovascular risk and indicate methylation issues, B12, or folate deficiencies.
🦋 Thyroid Panel
(TSH, Free T4, Free T3, Reverse T3, TPO & Thyroglobulin Antibodies)
Why it matters: A full thyroid panel provides insight into hormone conversion, cellular activity, and autoimmune thyroid disease—not just surface-level function.
❤️ Lipid & Cholesterol Panel
What it tests: Total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglycerides.
Why it matters: Beyond heart health, cholesterol supports hormone production and cellular repair.
⚡ Hormone Panel (Estradiol, Progesterone, Testosterone, DHEA-S)
Why it matters: Balanced hormones affect mood, metabolism, muscle tone, sleep, and libido. Imbalances may cause fatigue, weight gain, or mood swings.
🧲 Iron Panel (Including Ferritin)
What it tests: Serum iron, ferritin, TIBC, and transferrin saturation.
Why it matters: Detects iron deficiency or overload. Ferritin is vital for thyroid health, hair growth, and oxygen transport.
💊 Vitamin B12 & Folate
Why it matters: Essential for nerve function, energy metabolism, methylation, and red blood cell production. Low levels often show up as fatigue or brain fog.
☀️ Vitamin D
Why it matters: Supports immune function, mood, bone strength, and hormone balance. Optimal levels are key for longevity and overall resilience.
📊 Functional vs. Standard Lab Ranges
Functional medicine aims for optimal, not merely normal. You may feel tired, sluggish, or inflamed even if your labs are “in range”—but functional ranges reveal what’s truly ideal for energy, clarity, and balance.
💧 Optimizing Your Labs with IV Therapy
At Summit Health and Wellness, we offer mobile IV therapy throughout Las Vegas and Henderson, delivering personalized vitamin, mineral, and antioxidant blends directly to your home or office.
IV nutrient therapy supports:
✨ Hydration and cellular energy
✨ Recovery from illness or training
✨ Hormonal balance and adrenal health
✨ Detoxification and immune resilience
Each drip can be customized to complement your lab results, ensuring your body gets exactly what it needs—right where it needs it most.
🧬 Supplement Quality Matters
Through our Fullscript dispensary, you can access medical-grade supplements that are third-party tested and practitioner-approved. This ensures potency, purity, and effectiveness—without the risks of counterfeit or low-quality products found elsewhere.
Summit Health and Wellness patients receive direct access to Fullscript for personalized supplement recommendations that align with your functional lab data.
🌿 Take a Proactive Approach to Your Health
Functional lab testing provides a roadmap to optimal wellness—not just disease prevention. By understanding your body’s unique biochemistry, you can target root causes, correct deficiencies, and optimize vitality.
📍 Summit Health and Wellness proudly serves Las Vegas and Henderson with personalized mobile IV therapy and curated supplementation through Fullscript.
