Keto Comprehensive Lab Panel For someone starting a keto diet, a comprehensive baseline lab panel is key to establish your starting point, identify potential risks, and track how your body adapts to high-fat, low-carb eating. Here’s a detailed rundown of the essential tests, tailored for beginners, based on keto’s metabolic shifts and common health considerations:

• Lipid Panel  (total cholesterol, LDL and HDL cholesterol, Triglycerides)
• Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (electrolytes, kidney/liver tests, glucose)
• Urinalysis (includes Ketones)
• Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes test)
• Thyroid Tests (TSH, Free T4, Free T4)
• Vitamin D
• Complete Blood Count
• Cardio C-Reactive Test (inflammation screening)
• Iron & TIBC (iron panel)
• Magnesium Serum
• Insulin

Expect results 5 -7 business days. Preparation: You should fast for 12 hours prior to your blood draw. Please be advised that our services are strictly self-pay and not eligible for submission as a claim to your health insurance provider, medical bill sharing company, Medicare/Medicaid or other third party payor.