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COMPREHENSIVE WELLNESS PROFILE (CWP)
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Comprehensive Wellness Profile ™ blood test
consists of the following panels with details below:
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| Complete
Blood Count |
WBC-White
blood cells are the body's primary defense against
disease. White blood cells help fight infection.
RBC-Red
blood cells are responsible for carrying oxygen
and carbon dioxide to all cells. Iron deficiency
will lower RBC.
Hemoglobin-A
chemical compound inside red cells that transports
oxygen through the blood stream to all cells of
the body. Oxygen is needed for healthy organs. Hemoglobin
gives the red color to blood.
Lymphocytes-The
results of this and basophils, eosinophils, monocytes
and neutrophils deal with white blood cell function.
Important to the body's defense against infection.
Also important in the assessment of nutritional
status.
Monocytes-
The results of this and basophils, eosinophils,
lymphocytes, and neutrophils deal with white blood
cell function. Important to the body's defense against
infection. Also important in the assessment of nutritional
status.
MCH Mean-
corpuscular hemoglobin is one way to measure the
average hemoglobin concentration within red blood
cells, which varies from normal with different diseases.
MCHC Mean-
corpuscular hemoglobin concentration.
MCV Mean-
corpuscular volume measures red blood cell volume.
Monocytes Important in the assessment of nutritional
status.
Neutrophils-
The results of this and basophils, eosinophils,
lymphocytes, and monocytes deal with white blood
cell function. Important to the body's defense against
infection. Also important in the assessment of nutritional
status.
Platelets-
Blood cell particles involved with the forming of
blood clots.
Blood tests, Cholesterol,
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| Liver Profile |
Alanine
aminotransferase (ALT or SGPT)- an enzyme
found primarily in the liver. Abnormalities may
represent liver disease.
Albumin
- serum one of the major proteins in the
blood and a reflection of the general state of
nutrition.
Albumin/Globulin
ratio - Calculated by dividing the albumin
by the globulin.
Alkaline
phosphatase - A body protein important in
diagnosing proper bone and liver functions.
Aspartate aminotransferase
(AST or SGOT) - an enzyme found in skeletal
and heart muscle, liver and other organs. Abnormalities
may represent liver disease.
Bilirubin
- Total A chemical involved with liver functions.
High concentrations may result in jaundice.
Gamma Glutamyl transferase (GGTP) - an enzyme
which can be an early indicator of liver abnormalities.
It is highly sensitive to recent ingestion of alcohol.
Globulin, Total
- A major group of proteins in the blood comprising
the infection fighting antibodies.
Lactate
Dehydrogenase (LDH) - An enzyme found mostly
in the heart, muscles, liver, kidney, brain, and
red blood cells. When an organ of the body is damaged,
LDH is released in greater quantity into the blood
stream.
Protein, Total - Together with albumin, it
is a measure of the state of nutrition in the body.
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| Kidney
Panel |
Urea
Nitrogen (BUN) - A by-product of protein
metabolism eliminated through the kidneys. BUN is
an indicator of kidney function.
Creatinine,
Serum - An indicator of kidney function.
Uric acid - Another
by-product of protein metabolism eliminated through
the kidneys. Uric acid is an indicator of kidney
function.
Bun/Creatinine - Ratio Calculated by dividing
the BUN by the Creatinine. |
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| Thyroid
Panel |
The
thyroid gland synthesizes, stores and releases hormones.
The hormones secreted are iodine containing amino
acids, thyroxine (T4) and triiodo-thyronine (T3).
The thyroid hormones influence a diversity of metabolic
processes. These tests help to evaluate thyroid
hormones that control the body's metabolic rate.
Total T-4 (Thyroxine)
T-3 uptake
Free-Thyroxine Index (FTI) T-7
TSH |
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| Cardiovascular
Function - Heart Disease |
Cholesterol,
Total - A sterol in the blood. Knowing your
cholesterol may be as important as knowing your
blood pressure. Elevated cholesterol is associated
with an increasing risk of coronary heart disease.
HDL - Cholesterol
High-density lipoproteins are believed to take cholesterol
away from cells and transport it back to the liver
for processing or removal. They have become known
as the "good" cholesterol as persons with
high levels of HDL may have less heart disease.
Low HDL could be the result of smoking and lack
of exercise.
LDL -
Cholesterol Low-density lipoproteins contain the
greatest percentage of cholesterol and may be responsible
for depositing cholesterol on the artery walls.
For that reason, they could be known as the "bad"
cholesterol.
Cholesterol/HDL
Ratio - Calculated by dividing the total
cholesterol by the HDL cholesterol. Ratio used by
physicians in determining your relative risk for
developing cardiovascular heart disease.
Triglycerides - Triglycerides
is a fat in the blood responsible for providing
energy to the cells of the body. Triglycerides should
be less than 400 mg/dl even in a non-fasting state. |
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| Bone And
Minerals |
Iron,
Total - An abnormally low test result may
indicate iron deficiency anemia.
Calcium
- A mineral essential for development and maintenance
of healthy bones and teeth. It is important also
for the normal function of muscles, nerves and blood
clotting.
Phosphorus
- Together with calcium, it is essential
for healthy development of bones and teeth. Associated
with hormone imbalance, bone disease and kidney
disease. It is found mainly in bones and teeth.
NOTE: a temporary drop in phosphorus level can be
seen after a meal. |
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| Fluids
& Electrolytes |
Chloride,
Serum - Similar to sodium, it helps to maintain
the body's electrolyte balance.
Potassium
- Helps to control the nerves and muscles.
Sodium, Serum - One of
the major salts in the body fluid; sodium is important
in the body's water balance and the electrical activity
of nerves and muscles. |
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| Diabetes |
| Glucose
- Blood sugar level, the most direct single
test to uncover diabetes, may be used not only to
identify diabetes, but also to evaluate how one
controls the disease. |
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Blood tests should be part of your
annual "wellness" checkup. The CWP is the
most comprehensive overall profile, with blood test
results on all major organs of your body. Help find
heart disease, prostate or diabetes.
Cholesterol is important,
blood tests help prevention and early detection. Heart
disease, cholesterol, blood tests. |
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