Super Chemistry

The HealthCheckUSA super chemistry test is a testing panel that combines our popular Chem-26 test with a complete blood count.  A full lipid panel measures the fatty substances in your bloodstream. These substances can lead to heart disease, attack and stroke. HealthCheckUSA is proud to include a cholesterol test as part of the super chemistry, because its results can prevent heart disease. A lipid profile includes several tests, including cholesterol (HDL and LDL) and triglycerides.

Cholesterol

All the cholesterol you need is already manufactured in the body, but food also contributes. Heredity, weight, age, sex, exercise and stress can affect your levels. A lipid profile and super chemistry test can help measure one’s risk of heart disease.

Measuring cholesterol with a lipid profile

A lipid profile also measures the “good” cholesterol, which is known as HDL. This cholesterol is carried from your heart to your liver, which removes the “bad” cholesterol, or LDL from your bloodstream. A lipid profile that shows HDL less than 35 mg/dl increases the risk of heart disease. Higher HDL levels are found in the profiles of individuals who exercise, eat healthy and don’t smoke. With HDL cholesterol, higher is better.

A healthy super chemistry lipid profile will show LDL cholesterol at 100 mg/DL or less. Anything over 130 mg/DL is considered high. Monitor your super chemistry lipid profile carefully to check your HDL and LDL levels.

Measuring triglycerides with the super chemistry panel

A HealthCheckUSA super chemistry test also measures triglycerides, which are another form of fat. Triglycerides come from foods like vegetable oils and animal fats. A super chemistry panel that has high triglyceride levels should be cause for concern. A normal triglyceride level is less than 150 mg/DL. Levels 150 mg/DL or higher are considered high, and an immediate change in diet, along with cardiovascular exercise, should be considered.

As with all of our tests, study your super chemistry lipid profile carefully. If any super chemistry levels are elevated, take your results to your doctor. They should develop a plan that includes diet, exercise and possible medication. A lipid profile changes slowly, so if you have elevated levels, you should get a super chemistry test once a year. If your lipid profile levels are normal, consider getting a super chemistry test every two to three years.

Measuring glucose with a super chemistry panel

The blood glucose test in the super chemistry panel measures the amount of glucose in the blood. Glucose, which comes from carbohydrates, is main source of the body’s energy. Blood glucose levels typically increase slightly after eating. This causes your pancreas to release insulin, which prevents glucose levels from getting too high. The results of a super chemistry blood glucose test will help you modify how you manage your diabetes. Getting a regular blood glucose test can reduce the chances for long-term diabetes complications.

The Chem-26 also measures kidney, liver and heart functions, potassium, calcium, uric acid, electrolytes and iron.

CBC: Complete blood count

Additionally, the super chemistry test also includes a CBC, which stands for complete blood count. A super chemistry CBC test can give you information about anemia (a decrease in the ability of the red blood cells to transport oxygen to the tissues of the body) and infections, as well as blood disorders such as leukemia.

A super chemistry CBC test measures the amount of white blood cells. Elevated white blood cells on a super chemistry CBC test may mean that you currently have an infection. If your super chemistry CBC shows low levels, you might have a difficult time fighting off an infection.

Platelets

Platelets, also made in the bone barrow, are checked on a super chemistry CBC. Platelets create clots to help stop bleeding from an injury. If your super chemistry CBC reveals low platelet levels, you might be more susceptible to bleeding. High platelet levels could mean that you have an increased risk of internal clots.

Hemoglobin

Hemoglobin is also measures in a super chemistry CBC. Red blood cells use hemoglobin to bring oxygen to the rest of the body and to bring carbon dioxide back to the lungs. Low hemoglobin levels shown on a super chemistry CBC can also be a sign of anemia.

Hematocrit

Hematocrit measures the proportion of blood that is filled with red blood cells. Low hematocrit can indicate amenia or leukemia. High hematocrit levels on a super chemistry CBC test may indicate dehydration or excessive red blood cells.

This combination panel includes the “Chem-26 + CBC.”

The Chem-26 includes: Total Cholesterol, HDL, LDL and Ratios, Triglycerides, Glucose (Diabetes), Kidney, Liver, & Heart functions, Potassium, Calcium, Uric Acid, Electrolytes, Iron

CRP

The “High Sensitive” C-reactive protein (CRP) test measures inflammation, which is a marker found in blood. It can estimate your chance of developing cardiovascular disease, and your risk of having a sudden heart attack. This blood test was redesigned from the traditional test to be sensitive enough to detect chronic low-level inflammation.

Homocysteine

Extensive research has shown that too much homocysteine, which is an amino acid, found in your bloodstream can increase your risk of cardiovascular-related issues, like heart disease and stroke. Additionally, high levels of homocysteine can damage the artery lining, which can cause cholesterol changes that lead to blockages. Twenty percent of those with heart disease have high levels of homocysteine.

Thyroid Panel (T3 Uptake, T4 Total, TSH) (for Females)

The Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Test, or TSH test, is the most important test used to determine thyroid function. As many people do not know that they have thyroid problems until conditions develop, HealthCheckUSA is proud to offer this valuable service. TSH is a chemical produced by the pituitary gland, which is found in the base of the brain. TSH determines how much thyroid hormone (T3 and T4) your thyroid produces. High TSH typically means that you have an under-active thyroid (or hypothyroidism). A low TSH means that you may have an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). If you have a family history of thyroid problems, the TSH test should be first on your list—especially if you just had a child.

PSA (for Males)

The prostate cancer screening (PSA) offered by HealthCheckUSA measures a protein (prostate-specific antigen) produced exclusively by the prostate, which is a walnut-sized gland found in men only. It is recommended that you take a prostate cancer screening (PSA) annually, beginning at age 50, if you do not have any serious medical problems and can be expected to live at least 10 more years, according to the American Cancer Society. Men at high risk for prostate cancer should begin prostate cancer screening (PSA) at age 45, or even age 40, depending on your personal and family medical history.

 

HealthCheckUSA’s mission is to assist in the prevention of disease by providing affordable, yet quality health screening services to the public. HealthCheckUSA provides people with the ability to access all types of blood tests for multiple conditions and diseases without a physician’s referral, and at nearly half the typical cost.

 

As the nation’s leading low cost, direct-to-consumer medical testing service, we are affiliated with testing laboratories in small towns and major cities in all 50 states. The tests that we provide are the same as those ordered by doctors across the country, and indeed, many physicians refer their patients to us. 

To ensure the highest-quality tests and accurate results, HealthCheckUSA is associated with the country’s major fully accredited medical reference laboratories. Satisfaction is always guaranteed.

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HealthCheckUSA is the nation’s leader in low cost, direct-to-consumer blood and lab testing and provides people the ability to access all types of blood tests without a physician’s referral and at half the price. HealthCheckUSA has packages that make it simple for consumers to measure, monitor, and improve their health by being able to order their own lab tests without a doctor’s order. HealthCheckUSA serves customers without insurance, have high deductible insurance plans, and taking control of their health because their doctor won’t order the test.

Blood tests available through HealthCheckUSA are the same medically accepted lab tests ordered by doctors for their patients. The blood tests are analyzed by an accredited medical reference laboratory. The results are confidential, and are available on the HealthCheckUSA Web site within 3-4 business days.

Popular tests include: thyroid testing, complete metabolic testing (CMP), complete blood count testing, heart disease testing, cholesterol testing, diabetes testing (HbA1c), prostate cancer testing (PSA), vitamin D testing, vitamin B-12 testing, testing for osteoporosis, iron deficiency testing, testosterone testing to check for Low Testosterone (Low T), erectile dysfunction, estrogen testing for low levels of estrogen, male hormone testing and female hormone testing for hormone imbalances, drug testing, STD testing for herpes, hepatitis A, B and C testing, HIV, Chlamydia, syphilis, and EBV, herpes type 1 and type 2 testing, fertility testing in men, fertility testing in women, infertility testing in men, infertility testing in women, pregnancy testing, and many more. Please go to HealthCheckUSA or call 800-929-7044 for complete details.