Athelon Membership

Heart Health

• Apolipoprotein B (apoB)
  A protein involved in cholesterol transport linked to cardiovascular risk.
• Total cholesterol
  High levels can increase the risk of heart disease.
• HDL-cholesterol
  Known as "good" cholesterol, helps remove other forms of cholesterol from your bloodstream.
• LDL-Cholesterol
  Often called "bad" cholesterol, high levels can lead to plaque buildup in arteries.
• TG:HDL-C ratio
  A marker indicating risk for heart disease and insulin resistance.
• Triglycerides
  Elevated levels can increase the risk of heart disease.
• non-HDL-cholesterol
  Total cholesterol minus HDL, a predictor of cardiovascular risk.
• Lipoprotein(a) (nmol/L)
  A genetic marker associated with increased risk of heart disease.

Metabolic Health

• Fasting insulin
  Indicates how much insulin your pancreas is producing while fasting.
• Fasting glucose
  Blood sugar level after fasting, important for diabetes risk.
• HbA1c
  Reflects average blood sugar levels over the past 3 months.
• HOMA-IR
  A measure of insulin resistance.
• Estimated Average Glucose (eAG)
  Average blood glucose level estimated from HbA1c.
• Uric acid
  High levels can cause gout and are linked to metabolic syndrome.

Blood Health

• Hemoglobin
  Protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
• Red cell count
  Number of red blood cells in the blood.
• Haematocrit
  Percentage of red blood cells in blood volume.
• MCV
  Mean corpuscular volume, average size of red blood cells.
• MCH
  Mean corpuscular hemoglobin, average amount of hemoglobin per red blood cell.
• MCHC
  Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration, concentration of hemoglobin in red blood cells.
• RDW
  Red cell distribution width, variation in red blood cell size.
• Platelets
  Cell fragments important for blood clotting.
• Total White Cell Count (TWC)
  Total number of white blood cells.
• Neutrophils
  Type of white blood cell important for fighting infection.
• Lymphocytes
  White blood cells involved in immune response.
• Monocytes
  White blood cells that help break down bacteria.
• Eosinophils
  White blood cells involved in allergic responses and fighting parasites.
• Basophils
  White blood cells involved in inflammatory reactions.
• Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
  A marker of inflammation.
• Neutrophil %
  Percentage of neutrophils in white blood cells.
• Lymphocytes %
  Percentage of lymphocytes in white blood cells.
• Monocytes %
  Percentage of monocytes in white blood cells.
• Eosinophils %
  Percentage of eosinophils in white blood cells.
• Basophils %
  Percentage of basophils in white blood cells.
• Neutrophil (Polys) %
  Percentage of segmented neutrophils.

Inflammation & Immunity

• High-sensitivity C-reactive Protein (hsCRP)
  A sensitive marker of systemic inflammation.
• Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
  A nonspecific marker of inflammation.

Liver Health

• Alanine transaminase (ALT)
  Enzyme indicating liver cell injury.
• Aspartate transaminase (AST)
  Enzyme associated with liver and muscle damage.
• Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT)
  Enzyme indicating bile duct problems or liver disease.
• Alkaline phosphatase (ALP)
  Enzyme related to bile ducts, liver, and bone.
• Total bilirubin
  Waste product from red blood cells, elevated in liver dysfunction.
• Total protein
  Measures all proteins in blood, including albumin and globulin.
• Albumin
  Main protein made by liver, maintains oncotic pressure.
• Globulin
  Group of proteins involved in immune function.
• Albumin/Globulin Ratio
  Balance between albumin and globulin, altered in disease.
• Fibrosis-4 Index (FIB-4)
  Noninvasive score estimating liver fibrosis.

Kidney Health

• Cystatin C
  Marker of kidney function independent of muscle mass.
• eGFRcr-cys
  Estimated glomerular filtration rate using creatinine and cystatin C.
• Creatinine
  Waste product filtered by kidneys, indicates kidney function.
• eGFRcr
  Estimated glomerular filtration rate using creatinine.
• BUN (Urea)
  Blood urea nitrogen, waste product indicating kidney function.
• Sodium
  Electrolyte important for fluid balance.
• Potassium
  Electrolyte important for heart and muscle function.
• Chloride
  Electrolyte maintaining acid-base balance.
• Carbon Dioxide (Bicarbonate)
  Helps maintain blood pH balance.
• uACR
  Urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio, marker of kidney damage.
• Urine creatinine random
  Creatinine level in random urine sample.
• Urine microalbumin random
  Small amounts of albumin in urine, early kidney damage sign.
• BUN/Creatinine Ratio
  Helps differentiate types of kidney dysfunction.
• Serum osmolality
  Concentration of solutes in blood.

Nutrients, Vitamins & Minerals

• Vitamin D
  Essential for bone health and immune function.
• Folate (Vitamin B9)
  Important for DNA synthesis and cell growth.
• Vitamin B12
  Necessary for nerve function and blood cell production.
• Homocysteine
  Amino acid linked to heart disease risk when elevated.
• Calcium
  Mineral important for bones and muscle function.
• Iron
  Essential for oxygen transport in blood.
• Iron Saturation
  Percentage of transferrin saturated with iron.
• Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC)
  Measures blood's capacity to bind iron.
• Ferritin
  Storage form of iron, indicates iron stores.
• Corrected Calcium
  Calcium level adjusted for albumin concentration.
• Unsaturated Iron Binding Capacity (UIBC)
  Portion of transferrin not bound to iron.
• Magnesium, RBC
  Magnesium level within red blood cells.

Hormonal Health

• Thyroxine, Free (FT4)
  Active thyroid hormone affecting metabolism.
• Triiodothyronine, Free (FT3)
  Active thyroid hormone regulating metabolic rate.
• Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
  Regulates thyroid gland activity.
• Free Testosterone
  Active form of testosterone hormone.
• Total testosterone
  Total amount of testosterone in blood.
• Estradiol
  Primary female sex hormone important for reproductive health.
• Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
  Regulates reproductive function.
• Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
  Stimulates growth of ovarian follicles or sperm production.
• Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)
  Protein that binds sex hormones.
• Cortisol
  Stress hormone affecting metabolism and immune response.
• DHEA-S
  Precursor hormone involved in producing sex hormones.
• Cortisol:DHEA-S ratio
  Balance between stress and anabolic hormones.
• Free Testosterone:Cortisol ratio
  Indicator of anabolic to catabolic balance.

Cancer Screening

• Prostate specific antigen (PSA), Total
  Marker used in screening for prostate cancer.

Urine Analysis

• Urine colour
  Indicates hydration and possible presence of substances.
• Urine clarity
  Clarity of urine can indicate infection or other issues.
• Urine pH
  Acidity or alkalinity of urine.
• Urine specific gravity
  Concentration of urine.
• Urine nitrite
  Presence can indicate bacterial infection.
• Urine protein
  Protein in urine can indicate kidney issues.
• Urine glucose
  Glucose presence may indicate diabetes.
• Urine ketones
  Ketones in urine can indicate fat metabolism.
• Urine bilirubin
  Presence may indicate liver disease.
• Urine leukocytes
  White blood cells in urine, indicating infection.
• Urine erythrocytes
  Red blood cells in urine, may indicate bleeding.
• Urine casts
  Cylindrical particles indicating kidney disease.
• Urine crystals
  Crystals may indicate kidney stones or other conditions.
• Urine bacteria
  Presence indicates infection.
• Urine yeasts
  Presence may indicate fungal infection.
• Urine white blood cells (cells/hpf)
  Indicator of infection or inflammation.
• Urine red blood cells (cells/hpf)
  Indicates bleeding in urinary tract.
• Urine epithelial cells (non-renal) (cells/hpf)
  Cells from urinary tract lining.
• Urine epithelial cells (renal) (cells/hpf)
  Cells from kidney tubules.
• Urine urobilinogen, semi-quantitative
  Indicates liver function and hemolysis.
• Urine Cast Type
  Identifies type of casts present in urine.