C-peptide Item Catalog Number: LC010108 C-peptide is used to monitor insulin production and kidney function. The test is not used to diagnose diabetes. Instead, it is used to determine how much insulin a persons pancreas is still producing. Sometimes a C-peptide
Thyroid Panel (TSH, T4, Free T4, Free T3) Item Catalog Number: LC304131 This panel is used to evaluate thyroid function. Low thyroid function may result in fatigue, dry skin, and excessive weight gain. The test includes the following: Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Antinuclear Antibody (ANA) Item Catalog Number: LC164855 This test detects antibodies to nuclear antigens. The ANA test is ordered to help screen for autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma and Sj�gren’s syndrome. It is most often used as one of
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Interleukin 6 (IL6) Item Catalog Number: LC140916 Life Extension� believes that chronic inflammation modulated by cytokines such as interleukin-6 is the common denominator of all age-related disease. We offer a wide variety of tests which measure the level of inflammation in
Tumor Necrosis Factor Item Catalog Number: LC140673 Life Extension� believes that chronic inflammation modulated by cytokines such as TNF-alpha is the common denominator of all age-related disease. We offer a wide variety of tests which measure the level of inflammation in
Cancer Antigen 27.29 Item Catalog Number: LC140293 Cancer antigen 27.29 is used to monitor metastatic carcinoma of the breast. It is a useful measurement when monitoring both the course of disease and response to therapy since there is a direct correlation
Estradiol, Sensitive Item Catalog Number: LC140244 This test is generally NOT suggested over the regular estradiol test (LC004515). The only difference between this test and the regular estradiol test (offered in Life Extension panels) is better detection at the lower limits
Deoxypyridinoline (DPD) Cross Link Urine Test Item Catalog Number: LC511105 The deoxypyridinoline (DPD) urine test can be used to measure bone re-absorption rates in healthy individuals and in those with enhanced risk of developing metabolic bone diseases. Significantly high levels of
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Factor VIII Activity Item Catalog Number: LC086264 This test is used to evaluate levels of coagulant factor VIII. A deficiency in Factor VIII is known as hemophilia A. It is the most common of the hereditary bleeding disorders. Elevated levels are
Carnitine, Total and Free Item Catalog Number: LC706500 The primary function of carnitine in the body is to regulate fat burning and to help the body use stored fat as fuel. L-Carnitine is responsible for transporting fat to the powerhouse of
VAP Test Item Catalog Number: LC804500 This test provides a more comprehensive heart disease risk assessment than a conventional cholesterol test. By directly measuring (not estimating) total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, VLDL, and several clinically relevant cholesterol subclasses, the VAP test allows
