Advice Needed on Comprehensive Blood & Urine Panels via Insurance
I'm planning to ask my doctor to order comprehensive blood and urine tests. Since I've already met my deductible for the year, using my insurance will discount the tests quite a bit.
Below is the list of tests I'm considering, along with the specific components each one would assess:
- Complete Blood Count (CBC): Red blood cells, white blood cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit, platelets
- Complete Metabolic Panel (CMP): Liver enzymes (ALT, AST), bilirubin, albumin, BUN, creatinine, electrolytes, glucose
- Advanced Lipid Panel: LDL, HDL, VLDL, total cholesterol, triglycerides, particle size and number
- Urinalysis: pH, specific gravity, protein, glucose, ketones, blood, sediment
- Thyroid Panel: TSH, free T4, free T3 (plus thyroid antibodies, if indicated)
- Hormone Panel: Testosterone, SHBG, cortisol
- Metabolic Health Markers: Fasting glucose, insulin, hemoglobin A1c
- Nutritional & Vitamin Panel: Vitamin D, vitamin B12, folate (B9), calcium, magnesium, selenium, ferritin
- Inflammation & Cardiovascular Risk Markers: High sensitivity CRP, homocysteine
My question is: Are these tests comprehensive for a broad health assessment, or should I consider any additional tests? Are there any tests that I should skipping as an early 30s male?
Thanks!