What Is a Comprehensive Blood Test?

A comprehensive blood test usually combines multiple panels for maximum screening value.

Typical Components

  • CBC — blood cells
  • CMP — metabolic, kidney, liver
  • Lipid panel — cholesterol
  • TSH — thyroid

Optional Additions

  • HbA1c
  • Vitamin D
  • Vitamin B12
  • Ferritin
  • Testosterone (men)
  • hs-CRP

What It Screens For

  • Anemia
  • Infection
  • Diabetes
  • Kidney disease
  • Liver disease
  • Thyroid dysfunction
  • High cholesterol
  • Nutritional deficiencies
Source: NLM MedlinePlus, AACC.

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