Why Metabolic Testing Matters
At Test Smartly Labs, we provide comprehensive metabolic function testing to detect early signs of diabetes, heart disease, liver and kidney issues, and metabolic disorders before they lead to more serious health concerns.
Who Should Get Metabolic Function Testing?
Metabolic testing is beneficial for:
- Individuals struggling with weight management (unexplained weight gain or loss)
- Those at risk for diabetes or prediabetes
- People with high cholesterol or a family history of heart disease
- Individuals experiencing fatigue, digestive issues, or frequent thirst
- Those with liver or kidney conditions
- Athletes looking to optimize performance and recovery
Even if you feel healthy, routine metabolic testing can help detect potential issues early.
Comprehensive Metabolic Function Tests at Test Smartly Labs
We offer a full range of metabolic tests, covering blood sugar levels, cholesterol, liver and kidney function, and overall metabolic efficiency.
1. Blood Sugar & Diabetes Testing
Your body’s ability to process glucose (sugar) efficiently is critical for preventing diabetes, fatigue, and metabolic disorders.
- Hemoglobin A1c (Hgb A1c) Average Glucose – Measures average blood sugar levels over 2-3 months, helping diagnose diabetes and prediabetes.
- Diabetes Health Panel Basic – A routine diabetes screening.
- Diabetes Health Panel Comprehensive – This test adds additional markers for insulin resistance and organ function.
- Diabetes Health Profile Ultimate – The most detailed diabetes panel, including kidney and liver function tests.
Best for: Individuals at risk for diabetes, prediabetes, or insulin resistance.
2. Cholesterol & Heart Health Testing
Cholesterol plays a major role in heart disease and metabolic health. These tests evaluate your lipid profile, heart disease risk, and blood vessel function.
- Cholesterol (Lipid) Panel Basic – Measures total cholesterol, HDL ("good" cholesterol), LDL ("bad" cholesterol), and triglycerides.
- Cholesterol (Lipids) Profile Comprehensive – A more detailed cholesterol test, including lipoprotein and heart disease risk markers.
- Triglycerides – Measures fat levels in the blood, which impact heart health.
- HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol) (HDL-C) – Known as "good cholesterol", HDL helps remove bad cholesterol from the bloodstream.
- LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol) (LDL-C) – Known as "bad cholesterol", high LDL levels increase heart disease risk.
- Lipoprotein (a) – A genetic risk marker for heart disease.
- Lipoprofile NMR for LDL Particle Size (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) – Measures the size and number of LDL particles, providing a more advanced cholesterol analysis.
- Lipoprotein-Associated Phospholipase A2 (PLAC) – A marker for blood vessel inflammation, which can indicate heart disease risk.
- Apolipoprotein B – Another important cardiovascular risk marker.
Best for: Individuals with a family history of heart disease, high cholesterol, or those monitoring heart health.
3. Liver & Kidney Function Testing
Your liver and kidneys are essential for filtering toxins, balancing fluids, and metabolizing nutrients. These tests check for liver damage, kidney disease, and metabolic dysfunction.
- Albumin, Serum – A protein that helps maintain fluid balance and indicates liver and kidney function.
- Alkaline Phosphatase, Serum – Checks liver and bone health.
- ALT, Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) (SGOT) Liver Test – Measures liver enzymes that indicate liver damage or disease.
- Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) Liver Enzyme – Evaluates liver function and bile duct health.
- Bilirubin, Total and Direct, Serum – A measure of liver function and bile production, useful for diagnosing jaundice and liver disease.
- Ammonia, Plasma – High levels can indicate liver disease or metabolic disorders.
- Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) – A kidney function test measuring how well your kidneys remove waste.
- Creatinine, Serum & eGFR (Glomerular Filtration Rate) – Measures kidney function and filtration rate.
- Cystatin C Blood Test – A more sensitive kidney function test, often used for early kidney disease detection.
Best for: Liver and kidney disease screening, individuals taking long-term medications, and those with metabolic disorders.
4. Enzyme & Metabolic Efficiency Testing
Enzymes help your body break down food, process waste, and convert nutrients into energy. These tests check for metabolic imbalances, enzyme deficiencies, and inflammation.
- Amylase & Lipase – Enzymes that help digest carbohydrates and fats, often used to detect pancreatic disorders.
- Lactic Acid, Plasma – Evaluates oxygen use and metabolic function, which is essential for athletes and individuals with energy metabolism disorders.
- Creatine Kinase (CK) or Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) – Measures muscle enzyme activity, useful for diagnosing muscle or heart damage.
Best for: Individuals experiencing digestive problems, muscle weakness, or chronic fatigue.
5. Metabolic & Weight Management Testing
Weight gain, difficulty losing weight, and fatigue may be linked to metabolic function. These tests help determine how well your body processes fats, sugars, and proteins.
- Weight Control Profile Comprehensive – Includes hormone, glucose, and metabolic function tests to evaluate weight-related health.
- Weight Control Profile Ultimate – A more advanced version, including genetic and biochemical markers influencing metabolism and weight loss.
Best for: Individuals struggling with weight management, slow metabolism, or hormonal imbalances.
Why Choose Test Smartly Labs for Metabolic Function Testing?
✔ Fast & Accurate Results – Most results in 24–72 hours
✔ No Doctor’s Referral Needed – Walk-in or schedule online
✔ Comprehensive Panels Available – Get all the tests you need in one place
✔ Confidential & Private Testing – Your health information stays secure
📌 Find a Test Smartly Labs location near you and book your metabolic test today.
Take Control of Your Metabolic Health Today!
Your metabolism impacts your energy, weight, heart, liver, and kidney function. Don’t wait until symptoms appear—get tested ttake control of your health!
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The Cholesterol (Lipid) Basic Panel is a bundle of tests commonly used to evaluate blood cholesterol. The panel includes LDL:HDL Ratio, VLDL Calculation, Total Cholesterol, HDL, LDL and; Triglycerides. Specimen Type: Blood
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Popular$59
The Diabetes Health Panel Basic represents the essential approach to blood sugar control and diabetes management. This 3-test panel combines metabolic health screening to provide actionable insights into your health status. This panel delivers exceptional value for comprehensive health monitoring, enabling you to make informed decisions about your wellness journey and work effectively with healthcare providers to optimize your health outcomes. Glucose (fasting), Hemogolobin A1c (HbA1c), CMP (Chemistry Panel)
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eGFR, Glomerular Filtration Rate: The estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) provides an assessment of the filtering capacity of the kidney. Specimen Type: Blood
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A1c, Hemoglobin A1c (Average Glucose): Hemoglobin A1c values are used to assess glucose control in diabetes. Estimate of Average Glucose for approx. 3 months. Specimen Type: Blood
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Popular$129
Lipoprofile NMR for LDL Particle Size (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance): Panel includes total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides. Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). Specimen Type: Blood
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Uric Acid: Uric acid measurements are useful in the diagnosis and treatment of gout, renal failure, and a variety of other disorders. Specimen Type: Blood
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Popular$349
The Weight Control Comprehensive represents the comprehensive approach to comprehensive health assessment. This 16-test panel combines detailed hormonal analysis, complete thyroid assessment, cardiovascular risk evaluation to provide actionable insights into your health status. This panel delivers exceptional value for comprehensive health monitoring, enabling you to make informed decisions about your wellness journey and work effectively with healthcare providers to optimize your health outcomes. CMP (Chemistry Panel), CBC with Differential/Platelet Count, TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone), Free T4, T3 Free, Lipid Panel, Cortisol, Vitamin D, 25-Hyrdroxy, Total Testosterone, GGT (Gamma Glutamyl Transpeptidase) Liver Enzyme, CRP Qualitative (qCRP), Homocysteine, DHEA-S, Liver (Hepatic Function Panel), SHBG, Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO) Antibodies, Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)
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$29
Albumin, Serum: Evaluation of nutritional status, blood oncotic pressure; evaluation of renal disease with proteinuria and other chronic diseases. Specimen Type: Blood
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$29
Alkaline Phosphatase: A tumor marker. Specimen Type: Blood
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$75
Ammonia: Ammonia is elevated in the following conditions: liver disease or urinary tract infection. Specimen Type: Blood
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$49
Apolipoprotein B: LDL and its major protein, Apolipoprotein B, play an essential role in lipid transport and metabolism. Specimen Type: Blood
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$34
AST, Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)(SGOT): Liver Function Test. Specimen Type: Blood
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$34
Metabolic Panel 7 Basic Tests: BUN; BUN: creatinine ratio; calcium, serum; carbon dioxide, total; chloride, serum; creatinine, serum; eGFR calculation; glucose, serum; potassium, serum; sodium. Specimen Type: Blood
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$42
Bilirubin, Total and Direct: Liver and biliary tests are useful in the differential diagnosis of jaundice from bilirubin overproduction (hemolysis) or decreased uptake (Gilbert disease). Specimen Type: Blood
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$30
BUN: Blood Urea Nitrogen: High BUN occurs in chronic glomerulonephritis, pyelonephritis and other causes of chronic renal disease. Specimen Type: Blood
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$29
Carbon Dioxide (CO2): Measures Carbon Dioxide in the blood. Specimen Type: Blood
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$85
Carbon Monoxide: Used to detect carbon monoxide poisoning. Specimen Type: Blood
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$159
The Cholesterol (Lipids) Profile Comprehensive represents the comprehensive approach to heart health, cholesterol, and circulation. This 5-test panel combines cardiovascular risk evaluation to provide actionable insights into your health status. This panel delivers exceptional value for comprehensive health monitoring, enabling you to make informed decisions about your wellness journey and work effectively with healthcare providers to optimize your health outcomes. Lipoprofile NMR for LDL Particle Size, Apolipoprotein B, Lipid Panel (LDL, HDL, Tryglycerides, VLDL, LDL:HDL Ratio)
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$37
Cholesterol, Total: Evaluate lipid status and metabolic disorders. Specimen Type: Blood
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$31
Creatine kinase CK [or Creatine phosphokinase (CPK) ]: Muscle function and energy production. Specimen Type: Blood
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$37
Creatinine: Renal diseases and insufficiency with decreased glomerular filtration, urinary tract obstruction, reduced renal blood flow including congestive heart failure, shock, and dehydration. Specimen Type: Blood
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$119
Cystatin C: Cystatin C is a good marker of renal function. Specimen Type: Blood
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$139
The Diabetes Health Panel Comprehensive represents the comprehensive approach to blood sugar control and diabetes management. This 10-test panel combines complete thyroid assessment, cardiovascular risk evaluation, metabolic health screening to provide actionable insights into your health status. This panel delivers exceptional value for comprehensive health monitoring, enabling you to make informed decisions about your wellness journey and work effectively with healthcare providers to optimize your health outcomes. Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), CBC, CBC with Differential/Platelet Count (Fasting Glucose), Complete Thyroid Panel (TSH, Free T3, Free T4), Urinalysis with Microscopic Exam, Lipid Panel (LDL:HDL Ratio, LDL, HDL, Tryglycerides, VLDL, Total Cholesterol)
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$289
The Diabetes Health Profile Ultimate represents the most advanced approach to blood sugar control and diabetes management. This 13-test panel combines complete thyroid assessment, nutritional status monitoring, metabolic health screening to provide actionable insights into your health status. This panel delivers exceptional value for comprehensive health monitoring, enabling you to make informed decisions about your wellness journey and work effectively with healthcare providers to optimize your health outcomes. Vitamin D, Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Uric Acid, C-Peptide (pancreas), Thyroid Panel (TSH, Free T3, Free T4), Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), Urinalysis with Microscopic Exam, CBC, CBC Differential/Platelet Count, CMP (Chemistry Panel)
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$34
Electrolyte Panel: Carbon dioxide; chloride; potassium; sodium. Specimen Type: Blood
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$31
GGT - Gamma Glutamyl Transpeptidase Liver Enzyme: A biliary enzyme that is especially useful in the diagnosis of obstructive jaundice, intrahepatic cholestasis, and pancreatitis. Specimen Type: Blood
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$29
HDL (High-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol) HDL-C: Monitoring of HDL-cholesterol in serum is of clinical importance since an inverse correlation exists between serum HDL-cholesterol concentrations and the risk of atherosclerotic disease. Specimen Type: Blood
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$28
Hemoglobin: Evaluate anemia, blood loss, hydration or suspected polycythemic condition, and response to treatment. Specimen Type: Blood
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$42
LDL (Low-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol) LDL-C: LDL cholesterol measurement, in conjunction with other lipid measurements, has been shown to be useful in assessing the risk of coronary heart disease. Specimen Type: Blood
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$47
Lipoprotein (a): Lp(a) determination is intended for use in conjunction with clinical evaluation, patient risk assessment, and other lipid tests to evaluate disorders of lipid metabolism. Specimen Type: Blood
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$119
Lipoprotein-associated Phospholipase A2 (PLAC): Evaluates lipoprotein-associated Phospholipase A2, PLAC, LpPLA, LpPLA, PLA2. Specimen Type: Blood
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$73
Prealbumin: Evaluates protein malnutrition, total parenteral nutrition, and liver dysfunction. Specimen Type: Blood
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$36
Protein: Evaluate proteinuria, used following urinalysis in which proteinuria is detected; evaluate renal diseases, including proteinuria complicating diabetes mellitus. Specimen Type: Blood
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$43
Reticulocyte Count: Evaluates erythropoietic activity which is increased in acute and chronic hemorrhage, and hemolytic anemias; evaluates erythropoietic response to antianemic therapy. Specimen Type: Blood
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$39
Sodium (Na): Electrolyte; involved in acid-base balance, water balance, water intoxication, diagnose dehydration. Specimen Type: Blood
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$39
Triglycerides (part of lipid profile): Used to evaluate hyperlipidemia; occasional cases of diabetes mellitus and/or pancreatitis are detected by hypertriglyceridemia. Lab Confirmation/MRO Included. Specimen Type: Blood
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$389
Our Weight Control Profile Ultimate is a broad spectrum of clinical lab tests generally associated with weight control. This Panel includes Testosterone Free/Direct, Cortisol AM, Cortisol PM, DHEA, SHBG, TPO, Hemoglobin A1c, Lipid Panel, TSH, T3, T4, Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy, Insulin Free/Total, AST, ALT, Glutamyl Transferase GGT, C-Reactive Protein (CRP) High Sensitivity and; Homocysteine. Specimen Type: Blood
