The Saliva Cortisol test is the least invasive way to measure the level of cortisol in the body. Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands and regulated by the hypothalamus, a part of the brain, and the pituitary gland.  Cortisol is a critical hormone that helps to break...

The Copper Exposure Test measures the level of copper, a heavy metal, in the blood. FAQS AM I REQUIRED TO FAST? No IS A DOCTOR'S ORDER REQUIRED? No. You do not need to provide a doctor's order to get lab testing done at Advanced Practice Clinic. DO I NEED TO...

The Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) includes 14 essential tests that are typically requested by your doctor as part of a routine check‐up or annual physical. This panel gives you or your doctor a clearer picture of your overall health. See below for additional details on its test components. TEST DETAILS...

A CBC is a great test to take to give you a “snapshot” of your health. This test gives important information about the kind and the number of cells in your blood. Physicians use this information to evaluate symptoms, help diagnose conditions and treat certain illnesses (like infections). TEST DETAILS...

Exposure to Chromium can have very serious consequences for your body, and you may not know right away if you have been exposed. If you live in an area where you might have been exposed to environmental Chromium, you may decide to choose this test. Children and pregnant women are...

A hair test can give an expanded window of detection of up to 90 days. Exposure to Chromium can have very serious consequences for your body, and you may not know right away if you have been exposed. If you live in an area where you might have been exposed...

If you’re taking cholesterol medicine, your doctor may request a Cholesterol Medication Maintenance Panel before a refill is prescribed.  It’s also perfect for people who need to have their cholesterol and liver functions tested on a routine basis or for those simply interested in knowing their cholesterol level. This panel...

The Lipids Panel can determine if you have abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels. These are important because they can also help you and your doctor determine if you’re at risk for heart disease or other coronary (heart) illnesses. Cholesterol is fat that is produced by the liver. It can also...

One in every 133 Americans suffers from celiac disease totaling 3 million Americans.  85% of these people have not been diagnosed so they either struggle along trying to figure out what foods to avoid on their own and suffer from painful and sometimes, debilitating symptoms of celiac disease.  Several millions...

Cadmium is a metal found in natural deposits such as ores. Cadmium is used primarily for metal plating and in coating operations, including transportation equipment, machinery, baking enamels, photography and televisions. It is also used in nickel-cadmium solar batteries and pigments. Cadmium can also be found in contaminated drinking water....

Cadmium is a metal found in natural deposits such as ores. Cadmium is used primarily for metal plating and in coating operations, including transportation equipment, machinery, baking enamels, photography and televisions. It is also used in nickel-cadmium solar batteries and pigments. Cadmium can also be found in contaminated drinking water....

The Breast Cancer Monitoring Panel can help your healthcare provider monitor breast cancer treatment and therapy. Both the CA 15‐3 and CA 27.29 are proteins that are normally produced by breast cells. In persons with breast cancer, the levels can increase. The protein amounts can rise with breast cancer tumor...

The Blood Typing and RH Factor Test determines your blood type [either A, B, AB, and O] and Rh factor [negative or positive].  Did you know there are several benefits in knowing both? Blood type is determined by the types of antigens (or markers) on your blood cells.  Antigens are...

The Comprehensive Bartonella (ePCR and IFA) Plus Tick Panel test is a combination of the Bartonella Triple Draw Blood Test and IFA Serology, and  PCR Tick Panel. These test for common zoonotic diseases, which means illnesses that can be transferred from animals to humans. TEST DETAILS The PCR Tick Panel...

The Bartonella ePCR™ single draw test platform is designed to detect active infections of all pathogenic bacteria in the genus Bartonella. It is recommended for occupational screening of animal health professionals and diagnostic testing for symptomatic patients with risk of exposure. The ePCR test platform combines highly sensitive PCR and...

This panel includes a number of tests that give you and your doctor information to help you determine if you have a connective tissue or autoimmune disorder (such as arthritis). The Rheumatoid Factor (RF) Test is primarily used to help diagnose rheumatoid arthritis and other forms of arthritis and other...

Arsenic is a metal that is naturally occurring in the earth’s crust. In the environment, Arsenic can combine with Oxygen, Chlorine or Sulfur to form compounds that are inorganic. These compounds can be used in industrial processes such as making electronics. Seafood such as fish and shellfish may accumulate Arsenic;...

Arsenic is a metal that is naturally occurring in the earth’s crust. In the environment, Arsenic can combine with Oxygen, Chlorine or Sulfur to form compounds that are inorganic. These compounds can be used in industrial processes such as making electronics. Seafood such as fish and shellfish may accumulate Arsenic;...

Antinuclear antibodies are associated with rheumatic diseases including Systemic Lupus Erythematous  (SLE), mixed connective tissue disease, Sjogren’s syndrome, scleroderma, polymyositis, CREST  syndrome, and neurologic SLE. TEST DETAILS This test screens for 150 autoantibodies that can occur in various autoimmune diseases. FAQS AM I REQUIRED TO FAST? No IS A DOCTOR'S...

The Anemia Panel is a comprehensive panel that includes a CBC, Ferritin, Folates, Total Iron Binding Capacity with Iron, Reticulocyte Count, Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid. A CBC (Complete Blood Count) looks at important parameters of your blood including hemoglobin level, white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets.  The...