Metabolic Panel LIS Code: NW-01
Advanced metabolic health blood test measuring glucose, cholesterol, liver, kidney, and thyroid function. Detect diabetes, inflammation, and cardiovascular risks early.
What's included in this profile
- An enzyme found mainly in the liver
- Raised levels can indicate liver inflammation or damage
- Commonly checked alongside AST to assess liver health
- An enzyme produced by the pancreas and salivary glands
- Helps digest carbohydrates
- Raised levels can indicate pancreatitis or other pancreatic issues
- An enzyme found in the liver, heart and muscles
- Raised levels can suggest liver or muscle damage
- Used alongside ALT to help pinpoint the cause of liver stress
- Total cholesterol divided by HDL cholesterol
- A widely used singlefigure measure of cardiovascular risk
- Lower ratios are generally more favourable
- The body's main stress hormone, made by the adrenal glands
- Follows a daily rhythm, highest in the morning
- Abnormal levels can indicate adrenal or pituitary conditions
- A waste product from normal muscle breakdown, filtered by the kidneys
- Raised levels can indicate reduced kidney function
- Used to calculate eGFR (estimated kidney filtration rate)
- Measures red cells, white cells and platelets
- A foundational test for overall health, anaemia and infection
- The 'Differential' breaks white cells down by specific type
- Often called 'good' cholesterol
- Helps remove excess cholesterol from the bloodstream
- Higher levels are generally protective for heart health
- Reflects average blood sugar levels over the past 23 months
- The main test used to diagnose and monitor diabetes
- Not affected by what you ate that day, unlike glucose
- A more sensitive version of the standard CRP test
- Used to detect lowgrade inflammation linked to heart disease risk
- Interpreted differently to standard CRP
- Often called 'bad' cholesterol
- Can build up in artery walls, raising heart disease risk
- A key target for lifestyle or treatment intervention
- A geneticallydetermined type of cholesterol particle
- Raised levels are an independent risk factor for heart disease
- Usually only needs checking once, as levels are largely inherited
- Total cholesterol minus HDL cholesterol
- Captures all the 'harmful' cholesterol particles in one figure
- Increasingly used alongside LDL for cardiovascular risk assessment
- The pituitary hormone that signals the thyroid to produce T3/T4
- The primary firstline test for thyroid function
- Raised or low levels suggest an underactive or overactive thyroid
- The overall amount of cholesterol in the blood
- A key marker for cardiovascular risk
- Interpreted alongside HDL, LDL and triglycerides
- A type of fat found in the blood, from food and the liver
- Raised levels are linked to heart disease and metabolic conditions
- Affected by diet, alcohol and blood sugar control
- A waste product from the breakdown of purines in food and cells
- Raised levels are linked to gout and kidney stones
- Also checked as part of general metabolic screening
About this profile
The Metabolic Panel is a comprehensive blood test designed to evaluate key biomarkers involved in your body’s energy production, hormone regulation, and organ function. It provides a complete picture of your metabolic balance, helping detect early signs of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, thyroid dysfunction, and inflammation before symptoms develop.
Indications for testing
This test is recommended for individuals who:
– Have or are at risk of diabetes, thyroid disorders, or cardiovascular disease.
– Experience symptoms such as fatigue, unexpected weight gain or loss, or sluggish metabolism.
– Are beginning a new diet, fitness, or wellness programme and want baseline insights.
– Wish to monitor their overall metabolic and organ health as part of preventive care.
What can be detected?
The Metabolic Panel measures a wide range of markers that reflect the efficiency of your body’s metabolic processes and organ function:
Glucose Control:
– Glycated Hemoglobin (HbA1c): Provides an average of blood glucose levels over the past few months, essential for detecting prediabetes or diabetes.
Cardiovascular Health:
– Cholesterol (Total, HDL, LDL, Non-HDL), Triglycerides, Cholesterol Risk Factor, Lipoprotein (a): Evaluate lipid metabolism, arterial health, and risk of heart disease.
Liver Function:
– Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) and Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT): Detect liver stress, inflammation, or damage caused by metabolic dysfunction.
Kidney Function:
– Creatinine and Uric Acid: Assess renal performance and waste filtration efficiency, important for overall metabolic health.
Pancreatic Function:
– Amylase: Monitors pancreatic enzyme activity, which can indicate inflammation or pancreatic disease.
Inflammation Status:
– C-Reactive Protein (High Sensitivity - hsCRP): Detects low-grade systemic inflammation linked to metabolic and cardiovascular disorders.
Endocrine Function:
– Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH): Evaluates thyroid activity and metabolism regulation.
– Cortisol: Measures the body’s stress hormone, influencing metabolism and energy balance.
Blood Health:
– Full Blood Count (FBC): Provides insights into red and white blood cell health and platelets, helping identify anaemia, infection, or immune irregularities.
By analysing these markers, the Metabolic Panel delivers a detailed assessment of organ performance, energy balance, and overall wellness, supporting early intervention and better long-term health outcomes.
Who is this test for?
The Metabolic Panel is ideal for individuals seeking a complete evaluation of their internal health, especially those managing chronic diseases, with a family history of metabolic issues, or aiming for preventive health optimisation.
