Advance Health Panel 9

What it is:
The Advance Health Panel 9 is a comprehensive screening panel that includes a group of nine key laboratory tests. It is designed to provide an overview of an individual’s overall health, identify risk factors early, and monitor chronic conditions.

Typical Tests Included

(Exact components may vary by laboratory/provider, but commonly include the following):

1. Complete Blood Count (CBC) – Evaluates red cells, white cells, hemoglobin, and platelets

2. Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) – Assesses liver, kidney, glucose, and electrolytes

3. Lipid Profile – Measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels

4. Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) – Evaluates thyroid function

5. Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) – Assesses long-term blood sugar control

6. Vitamin D (25-Hydroxy Vitamin D) – Reflects bone health and vitamin D status

7. Urinalysis – Screens for kidney/urinary tract disorders

8. Electrolytes Panel – Includes sodium, potassium, chloride, and bicarbonate

9. Iron Studies (Ferritin, Iron, TIBC) – Evaluates iron storage and anemia causes

Uses

• Routine annual health check-up

• Early detection of chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, kidney or liver disorders, thyroid issues)

• Assessment of nutritional status (iron, vitamin D)

• Cardiovascular risk evaluation (lipid profile, glucose)

• Monitor existing health conditions

Symptoms That May Lead to the Panel

Doctors may order this panel for:

• Fatigue, weakness, or unexplained weight changes

• Frequent infections or bleeding tendencies

• Bone or joint pain

• Suspected diabetes, thyroid disease, or metabolic disorders

• General preventive health screening

Abnormal Results

• CBC: Anemia, infection, blood disorders

• CMP: Kidney/liver dysfunction, electrolyte imbalances

• Lipid Profile: High cholesterol, risk of heart disease

• TSH: Hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism

• HbA1c: Poor glucose control, diabetes

• Vitamin D: Deficiency, risk of rickets/osteoporosis

• Urinalysis: Kidney disease, UTI, metabolic abnormalities

• Electrolytes: Dehydration, acid-base imbalance

• Iron Studies: Iron-deficiency anemia or overload (hemochromatosis)

Risks

• Minimal, as it requires only a blood draw and urine collection.