Order Your Labs

You don’t need to bring an order from another doctor. Once you check out, the Pillars of Wellness team places the lab order with Labcorp for you. Before you order, you need to fill out and submit our complete New Patient Intake Form (about 10-15 minutes) using the same email address you use at checkout.

You can go to any Labcorp location in the United States. To find the one closest to you, just search Google for “Labcorp near me.” We work with patients all over the US. After your order is placed, our team will let you know when you can go for your blood draw.

Yes. Please fast before your blood draw unless you are told otherwise. If you have questions, contact our office before your appointment.

Your results come back to our office from Labcorp. How long it takes depends on the tests, since some specialty tests take longer than routine panels. Our team will reach out when your results are in.

It is a 15-minute appointment with Dr. Chalmers to go over your lab results with you. It costs $100 on its own, or $50 when it comes with one of our preset panels.

Each test is priced individually. A one-time $50 lab draw fee is added once per order, no matter how many tests you choose. Questions? Email Gronk@pillarsofwellness.com or call (214) 446-5300.

The Basic Metabolic Panel measures 8 substances in your blood, including glucose, calcium, electrolytes (sodium, potassium, chloride, carbon dioxide) and kidney markers (BUN and creatinine). It is a common screening test that gives a quick snapshot of blood sugar, fluid balance and kidney function.

The Comprehensive Metabolic Panel includes everything in the Basic Metabolic Panel plus protein levels and liver markers, for 14 results in total. It is one of the most common routine blood tests and gives a broad look at blood sugar, electrolytes, kidney health and liver health.

An electrolyte panel measures sodium, potassium, chloride and carbon dioxide (bicarbonate) in your blood. These minerals help control fluid balance, nerve signals and muscle function, so the panel is often checked when looking at hydration, blood pressure or general health.

The Hepatic Function Panel is a group of 7 liver-related measurements, including liver enzymes (ALT, AST, alkaline phosphatase), bilirubin and proteins. It is commonly used to check how the liver is working and to look for signs of liver stress over time.

The Renal Panel measures 10 results related to kidney function, including creatinine, BUN, electrolytes, phosphorus, calcium, glucose and albumin. It is often used to check how well the kidneys are filtering waste and balancing fluids and minerals.

Direct bilirubin measures one form of bilirubin, a yellow substance made when red blood cells break down and the liver processes them. It is often checked alongside other liver tests to help understand liver and bile duct function.

Amylase is an enzyme, made mainly by the pancreas and salivary glands, that helps digest starches. A provider may check it as part of looking at pancreas health, especially when someone has abdominal symptoms.

LDH (lactate dehydrogenase) is an enzyme found in almost all of the body’s tissues, and it is released into the blood when cells are damaged. It is a general marker that providers may check along with other tests to get a broader picture of tissue health.

Uric acid is a waste product your body makes when it breaks down purines, which come from your own cells and from certain foods. It is often checked when looking at gout risk, kidney health or overall metabolic health.

Creatine kinase (CK) is an enzyme found mostly in muscles, including the heart. Levels can rise after hard exercise or muscle strain, so it is often checked when someone has muscle pain or weakness, or to watch for muscle stress.

This test measures the calcium in your blood. Calcium is important for bones, muscles, nerves and the heart, and it is commonly checked as part of routine screening or when looking at bone, kidney or parathyroid health.

This test measures phosphorus (phosphate) in your blood. Phosphorus works with calcium to build bones and teeth and helps the body make energy, so it is often checked with calcium when looking at bone, kidney or parathyroid health.

This test measures the magnesium in your blood. Magnesium supports muscle and nerve function, heart rhythm, blood sugar control and energy production, so people often check it when looking at cramps, fatigue or overall mineral balance.

PTH (parathyroid hormone) is made by the parathyroid glands in the neck and helps control calcium and phosphorus levels. It is usually checked together with calcium to understand how the body is balancing these minerals.

A complete blood count (CBC) with differential measures your red blood cells, white blood cells (broken down by type) and platelets. It is one of the most common blood tests and is often used to look for signs of anemia, infection or other blood-related issues.

Ferritin is a protein that stores iron, so the ferritin level gives a picture of your body’s iron reserves. It is commonly checked when someone has fatigue, hair thinning or other signs that may relate to low or high iron.

This test measures the amount of iron circulating in your blood. Iron is needed to make hemoglobin, which carries oxygen, so it is often checked along with ferritin and a CBC when looking at energy levels or anemia.

Vitamin B12 is needed to make healthy red blood cells and to keep nerves working well. It is commonly checked in people with fatigue, numbness or tingling, or diets that may be low in B12, such as vegan or vegetarian diets.

This test measures 25-hydroxy vitamin D, the main form of vitamin D circulating in the blood. Vitamin D supports bone health, muscle function and the immune system, and low levels are common, especially with limited sun exposure.

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a natural compound your cells use to make energy, and it also acts as an antioxidant. Some people check their CoQ10 level when looking at energy, muscle symptoms or overall cellular health.

Homocysteine is an amino acid in the blood that is processed with the help of B vitamins (B6, B12 and folate). It is often checked as part of a heart health picture and to see how well the body is using these B vitamins.

A lipid panel measures total cholesterol, LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, HDL (“good”) cholesterol and triglycerides. It is a standard heart health screening test.

This lipid panel includes total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides, plus the ratio of total cholesterol to HDL. The ratio gives another way to look at cholesterol balance as part of a heart health screening.

This lipid panel includes total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides, plus the ratio of LDL to HDL cholesterol. The ratio is another way to look at the balance between “bad” and “good” cholesterol.

HDL is often called “good” cholesterol because it helps carry cholesterol away from the arteries to the liver. This test measures HDL on its own and is usually looked at together with other cholesterol results.

Apolipoprotein A-1 (ApoA-1) is the main protein found in HDL (“good”) cholesterol particles. Some people check it along with ApoB to get a more detailed picture of cholesterol and heart health than a standard lipid panel gives.

Apolipoprotein B (ApoB) is a protein found on LDL and other cholesterol particles that can contribute to plaque in the arteries. Because each particle carries one ApoB, the test reflects the number of these particles and is often used for a more detailed heart health picture.

High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) measures low levels of CRP, a protein the liver makes in response to inflammation. It is commonly used as one marker of inflammation and as part of a heart health assessment.

This test measures the amount of sugar (glucose) in your blood at the time of the draw. It is a basic screening test for blood sugar control.

Hemoglobin A1c reflects your average blood sugar over roughly the past 2-3 months. It is widely used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes and to track blood sugar over time.

This test measures insulin, the hormone that moves sugar from your blood into your cells. Looked at together with glucose, it can help show how well your body is handling blood sugar.

C-peptide is released in equal amounts with insulin when the pancreas makes insulin. Measuring it gives a picture of how much insulin your own body is producing.

Proinsulin is the precursor the pancreas makes before it becomes insulin. Some providers check it along with insulin and glucose to get a more detailed look at how the pancreas is handling blood sugar.

TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) is made by the pituitary gland and tells the thyroid how much hormone to produce. It is the most common first test for thyroid function and is often checked when someone has fatigue, weight changes or feels cold or hot.

Free T4 measures the active, unbound form of thyroxine, the main hormone made by the thyroid. It is usually checked with TSH to get a clearer picture of thyroid function.

Free T3 measures the unbound form of triiodothyronine, the most active thyroid hormone, which your body mostly makes from T4. It is often added to TSH and Free T4 for a fuller picture of thyroid function.

This test measures total thyroxine (T4), including the hormone that is bound to proteins in the blood and the part that is free. It is one of several tests used to look at how the thyroid is working.

T3 uptake is an indirect measure of the proteins that carry thyroid hormones in the blood. It is usually interpreted together with total T4 to help understand thyroid hormone levels.

Reverse T3 is an inactive form of T3 that the body makes from T4. Some providers check it along with Free T3 and other thyroid tests to get a more detailed view of thyroid hormone balance.

TPO antibodies are proteins the immune system can make against an enzyme in the thyroid. The test is commonly used to look for autoimmune thyroid conditions such as Hashimoto’s.

This test measures the total amount of testosterone in your blood. Testosterone plays a role in energy, mood, muscle, bone and sex drive in both men and women, and it is often checked when someone has symptoms that may relate to hormone levels. Levels are usually highest in the morning.

Free testosterone is the small portion of testosterone that is not bound to proteins and is available for the body to use. It is often checked along with total testosterone to give a fuller picture of hormone levels.

This test measures both total testosterone and free (unbound) testosterone in one order. Looking at both together gives a fuller picture of testosterone levels than either result alone.

SHBG is a protein that binds to sex hormones such as testosterone and estradiol and controls how much is available to the body. It is often checked along with testosterone to help interpret hormone results.

DHT is a hormone the body makes from testosterone, and it plays a role in hair growth, skin and prostate health. Some people check it when looking at hair thinning or a more detailed hormone picture.

Estradiol is the main form of estrogen during the reproductive years, and both women and men make it. It is commonly checked when looking at menstrual changes, perimenopause or menopause symptoms, or overall hormone balance.

Estrone is a form of estrogen that becomes the main estrogen after menopause and is also made in fat tissue. It is sometimes checked along with estradiol for a more complete picture of estrogen levels.

Progesterone is a hormone that helps regulate the menstrual cycle and supports early pregnancy. In women, the timing of the draw within the cycle matters, so it is often checked at a specific point in the cycle when looking at ovulation or hormone balance.

FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) is made by the pituitary gland and helps control the ovaries and testes. It is commonly checked when looking at fertility, menstrual changes, or perimenopause and menopause.

LH (luteinizing hormone) is a pituitary hormone that triggers ovulation in women and signals testosterone production in men. It is often checked together with FSH when looking at fertility or hormone balance.

Prolactin is a pituitary hormone best known for its role in milk production. It is often checked when someone has irregular periods, fertility concerns, low sex drive or other hormone-related symptoms.

DHEA-sulfate (DHEA-S) is a hormone made mainly by the adrenal glands that the body can turn into other hormones, such as testosterone and estrogen. It is often checked as part of looking at adrenal function or overall hormone balance.

Pregnenolone is a building-block hormone the body uses to make other hormones, including DHEA, progesterone and cortisol. Some providers check it as part of a detailed look at hormone production.

Cortisol is the body’s main stress hormone, made by the adrenal glands, and it helps regulate energy, blood sugar and blood pressure. Levels naturally change through the day and are highest in the morning, so the timing of the draw matters.

IGF-1 (insulin-like growth factor 1) is made mainly in the liver in response to growth hormone. Because growth hormone levels go up and down through the day, IGF-1 is often used as a steadier way to look at growth hormone activity.

PSA is a protein made by the prostate gland. The PSA test is commonly used in men as part of prostate health screening, and results are usually looked at over time and discussed with a provider.