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Metabolism Level 2 + Vitamins & Minerals

To optimize metabolism, we need to look at markers for blood sugar regulation and insulin resistance, as well as vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, thyroid health, and liver health. This test does not include female hormones of perimenopause.

What we test

  • Triglycerides
  • Linoleic Acid
  • Arachidonic Acid
  • Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)
  • Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)
  • Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)
  • Omega 6, Total
  • Omega 3 Total
  • EPA+DPA+DHA
  • Omega 6/Omega 3 Ratio
  • Arachidonic Acid/EPA Ratio
  • Hemoglobin A1c
  • Insulin
  • Glucose (Blood)
  • Creatinine
  • BUN/Creatinine Ratio
  • Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate
  • Calcium
  • Blood Urea Nitrogen
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Chloride
  • Potassium
  • Sodium
  • Albumin/Globulin Ratio
  • Total Bilirubin
  • Globulin (Calculated)
  • Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
  • Albumin
  • Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)
  • Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
  • Protein, Total
  • Zinc, RBC
  • Vitamin D, 25-OH, Total
  • Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
  • Magnesium (RBC)
  • Copper, RBC
  • Iron, Total
  • Ferritin
  • Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC)
  • Iron % Saturation
  • Folate (RBC)
  • Free T3
  • Free T4
  • Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone
  • Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW)
  • Platelet Count
  • Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC)
  • Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH)
  • Mean Corpuscular Volume
  • Hematocrit
  • Hemoglobin (HGB)
  • Mean Platelet Volume (MPV)
  • White Blood Cell Count (WBC)
  • Red Blood Cell Count (RBC)

FAQ

Answers to common questions about panels, results, and your plan.

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Nutritionist Annika@ Rockwell-Health

Nutrition & Functional Medicine labwork specialist. Annika Rockwell, RDN, LDN, has 28+ years of experience specializing in metabolic health and women’s health. She helps address weight gain, belly fat, low energy, hormone imbalance, brain fog, anxiety, sleep issues, mood swings, thyroid health, and gut challenges. Using functional medicine and advanced lab testing, she creates personalized nutrition plans with macros and nutrient targets, a supplement plan, and an exercise plan. No guesswork, just a clear roadmap for your unique needs! Most clients pay $0 with insurance from Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Anthem, and United/UMR. Telehealth nationwide or in-person in Raleigh, NC.

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Focus areas

  • Metabolic Health

  • Women's Health

States of practice

  • Florida

  • North Carolina