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Metabolic Syndrome Panel

Metabolic Risk Testing

Test Code: 123638, 010108, 167015, 102525
Specimen Type: Blood
Online metabolic risk test

Description:

Metabolic Syndrome Panel

What is Metabolic Syndrome?

Metabolic syndrome is a group of conditions that can increase a person's risk of developing complications such as heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. People with metabolic syndrome typically have several of the following risk factors:
  • Obesity
  • High blood pressure 
  • High fasting blood sugar
  • High triglycerides
  • Low HDL cholesterol

What is the cause of Metabolic Syndrome? 

Metabolic syndrome is caused by insulin resistance, a condition in which the body does not use insulin effectively. This results in elevated glucose (blood sugar) levels.  Abnormally high glucose can cause damage to the blood vessels and lead to more health complications.  Metabolic syndrome can affect people of all ages. 

What are the symptoms of Metabolic Syndrome?

Not all types of metabolic syndrome cause the same symptoms.  Symptoms will vary based on which risk factors the person has and how advanced their specific condition is.  Common symptoms include:

  • Darkened skin at the sides of the neck or armpits
  • Blurred vision
  • Increased thirst
  • Increased urination
  • Fatigue

How to test for metabolic syndrome?

While no one test can diagnose or rule out metabolic syndrome, there are tests that can identify the risk factors for metabolic syndrome and identify health issues that are often present in people with metabolic syndrome.  The Metabolic Risk  Panel includes the following tests:
  • NMR Lipoprofile with Insulin Resistance: The NMR Profile measures various lipids, including total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, LDL size, and LDL particle number.  It also calculates a person's Insulin Resistance, which is a strong risk factor for type 2 diabetes.
  • Apolipoprotein B: Apo B is one of the main components of LDL, the "bad" cholesterol.  Elevated Apo B levels are often associated with increased risk of heart disease.
  • C-Peptide: C-peptide levels are linked to insulin production.  Measuring C-peptide can help to see if the body is producing enough insulin.
  • Hemoglobin A1c: A1C is a measure of average blood sugar levels over the past several months.  Measuring HbA1C can assess a person's risk of diabetes.

Turnaround for the Metabolic Risk Panel is typically 3-5 business days.

Where can I find a Metabolic Risk test near me?

Check our lab finder to locate a collection site in your area.

Note: Result turn around times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.

Requirements:

Fasting for at least 12 hours is required.

It is recommended that someone taking Biotin (also known as vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H, or coenzyme R) stop consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection of a sample.

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Metabolic Syndrome Panel

Metabolic Risk Testing

Test Code: 36509, 7600, 5224, 16802
Specimen Type: Blood
Online metabolic risk test

Description:

Metabolic Syndrome Panel

What is Metabolic Syndrome?

Metabolic syndrome is a group of conditions that can increase a person's risk of developing complications such as heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. People with metabolic syndrome typically have several of the following risk factors:
  • Obesity
  • High blood pressure 
  • High fasting blood sugar
  • High triglycerides
  • Low HDL cholesterol

What is the cause of Metabolic Syndrome? 

Metabolic syndrome is caused by insulin resistance, a condition in which the body does not use insulin effectively. This results in elevated glucose (blood sugar) levels.  Abnormally high glucose can cause damage to the blood vessels and lead to more health complications.  Metabolic syndrome can affect people of all ages. 

What are the symptoms of Metabolic Syndrome?

Not all types of metabolic syndrome cause the same symptoms.  Symptoms will vary based on which risk factors the person has and how advanced their specific condition is.  Common symptoms include:

  • Darkened skin at the sides of the neck or armpits
  • Blurred vision
  • Increased thirst
  • Increased urination
  • Fatigue

How to test for metabolic syndrome?

While no one test can diagnose or rule out metabolic syndrome, there are tests that can identify the risk factors for metabolic syndrome and identify health issues that are often present in people with metabolic syndrome.  The Metabolic Risk  Panel includes the following tests:
  • Insulin Resistance Panel: This panel provides measurements for Intact Insulin, C-Peptide, and Insulin Resistance Score. 
  • Lipid Panel: Measures Total Cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and Triglycerides
  • Apolipoprotein B: Apo B is one of the main components of LDL, the "bad" cholesterol.  Elevated Apo B levels are often associated with increased risk of heart disease.
  • Hemoglobin A1c: A1C is a measure of average blood sugar levels over the past several months.  Measuring HbA1C can assess a person's risk of diabetes.

Turnaround for the Metabolic Risk Panel is typically 4-7 business days.

Where can I find a Metabolic Risk test near me?

Check our lab finder to locate a collection site in your area.

Note: Result turn around times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.

Requirements:

Fasting for at least 12 hours is required.

It is recommended that someone taking Biotin (also known as vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H, or coenzyme R) stop consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection of a sample.

This package includes:

Categories:


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