Ultimate Health – Female

An iron-containing protein within red blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen.

A measurement of the volume of red blood cells compared to the total blood volume (red blood cells and plasma).

A measurement of the average amount of haemoglobin in a single red blood cell.

A measurement of haemoglobin concentration in a red blood cell relative to the cells volume.

A component of blood that carries oxygen and carbon dioxide around the body.

A measurement of the mean size of red blood cells.

A type of immune white blood cell, found in the blood with enzymes that are released during allergic reactions.

A type of immune white blood cell, found in the blood and in lymph tissue.

A type of immune white blood cell that releases enzymes in response to gastrointestinal infection, allergic reaction.

A type of immune white blood cell that travel through the blood to kill micro-organisms and remove dead cells.

A type of immune white blood cell that has an important role in the immune system and helps the body fight bacterial infection.

A component of blood that are part of the body’s immune system, helping the body fight infection and disease.

A component of blood that prevent bleeding and allow blood to clot.

A total cholesterol blood test measures the overall amount of cholesterol in your blood, including both HDL and LDL cholesterol. 

Commonly known as ‘bad’ cholesterol, LDL is a fat that circulates in the blood, moving cholesterol around the blood stream.

Commonly known as ‘good’ cholesterol, HDL carries LDL (bad) cholesterol away from the arteries and back to the liver.

A type of fat that is the most common type of fat in the blood, used by the body for energy.

The high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) test is a blood test that finds lower levels of C-reactive protein (CRP). Hs-CRP tests can help identify more cardiovascular issues and chronic inflammation over the long term.

Total Cholesterol / HDL Cholesterol Ratio is a calculated marker that compares your total cholesterol to your “good” HDL cholesterol, helping to assess overall cardiovascular risk and the balance between protective and potentially harmful lipoproteins.

A blood glucose test is used to find out if your blood sugar levels are in a healthy range. It can be used to help diagnose and monitor diabetes.

An HbA1c blood test, also known as a glycated hemoglobin test, is a blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past 2-3 months. 

Insulin is a hormone that your pancreas makes. It helps move blood glucose (blood sugar) from your bloodstream into your cells where it’s used for energy. Testing measures the amount of insulin, the hormone that lets cells take in glucose.

C-peptide is a substance produced by the pancreas at the same time as insulin, and it helps assess how much insulin your body is producing naturally.

Cortisol is a steroid hormone, often referred to as a ‘stress’ hormone – that regulates a wide range of vital processes throughout the body, including metabolism and the immune response.

DHEA-S is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands, which plays an important role in testosterone and oestrogen production.

A protein (enzyme) found mostly in your muscles, including your heart and brain to help your muscles produce energy.

C-reactive protein is a protein produced by the liver, concentrations rise in response to inflammation. A high or increasing amount of CRP in your blood can suggest that you have an acute infection or inflammation.

A mineral needed by the body to keep body fluids in homeostasis (balance).

A way of measuring the calcium in our blood more accurately by taking your albumin level into account of how much usable calcium is in your blood.

A mineral in the body that is needed hundreds of processes to keep the body healthy.

A 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) blood test, also known as a vitamin D test, measures the level of vitamin D in your blood. This test is the most accurate way to determine your overall vitamin D status. 

An active B12 blood test measures the amount of vitamin B12 in your blood that is actually available for your body to utilise.

Measures the amount of folate (vitamin B9) in your blood. This test is used to assess your folate levels, which are crucial for various bodily functions like red blood cell formation, DNA synthesis, and cellular repair.

T4 is a thyroid hormone responsible for many bodily functions including (but not exclusive to) the metabolism, mood, body temperature.

T3 is a thyroid hormone. It plays an important role in the body’s control of metabolism (the many processes that control the rate of activity in cells/tissues.

An anti-Tg (antithyroglobulin) blood test measures the level of antibodies in your blood that target thyroglobulin.

TPO plays an important role in the production of thyroid hormones. A TPO test detects for thryoid related autoimmune disorders.

TSH is produced by the pituitary gland in the brain, acts on the thyroid gland to regulate thyroid hormone production.

A mineral the body needs to make haemoglobin, a substance in the blood that carries oxygen from the lungs to the body.

A protein that binds to iron and stores it for use by the body.

A Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) blood test measures how well your blood can carry iron. It assesses the amount of transferrin, a protein in your blood that binds to and transports iron throughout your body. 

A protein that transports iron through the blood to various tissues, such as the liver, spleen, and bone marrow.

eGFR (estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate) is a calculated measure of how efficiently your kidneys are filtering waste from your blood, helping to assess overall kidney function and detect early signs of kidney impairment.

A measurement of the total protein test measures your albumin and globulin levels.

A waste product formed by the breakdown of amino acids from protein in the liver.

A waste product left over from normal chemical processes in the body and found in the urine and blood.

A mineral needed by the body to keep body fluids in homeostasis (balance).

A way of measuring the calcium in our blood more accurately by taking your albumin level into account of how much usable calcium is in your blood.

A mineral in the body that is needed hundreds of processes to keep the body healthy.

A waste product left over from the breakdown of creatine, creatine is used to supply energy mainly to the muscles.

A protein that binds to iron and stores it for use by the body.

ALT is an enzyme found mostly in the liver which helps the liver break down proteins to make them easier for your body to absorb.

ALP is an enzyme found in the bloodstream. It helps break down proteins in the body and exists in different organs.

An enzyme found in your liver, heart, muscles, and a few other parts of the body, to help process amino acids.

GGT is an enzyme found in the liver that helps with the metabolism of substances in the body.

A measurement of the amount of the substance bilirubin, produced during the breakdown of red blood cells.

Albumin is a protein found in the plasma of blood, albumin carries substances such as hormones, medicines, and assists with neutralisation of free radicals.

Globulins are made in the liver by the immune system. Globulins play an important role in liver function, blood cell clotting and fighting infection.

Female: In females, LH stimulates the ovaries to produce oestradiol, triggering ovulation and development of the corpus luteum.

Male: In males, Luteinising hormone stimulates Leydig cells in the testes to produce testosterone, which acts locally to support sperm production.

Female: In females, oestradiol interacts with the hypothalamus and pituitary gland to control the development of the follicle, ovulation and the menstrual cycle.

Male: Oestradiol is a form of oestrogen, in men it is essential for modulating libido, erectile function, and spermatogenesis.

Female: Progesterone is a sex hormone produced in the adrenal glands and ovaries, it plays an important role in regulating menstruation and pregnancy.

Male: Progesterone is a sex hormone produced by adrenal glands and testes in males, necessary for spermatogenesis binds testosterone

Female: Prolactin is a hormone responsible for lactation, breast development, and hundreds of other actions needed to maintain normal bodily function.

Male: Prolactin is a sex hormone produced by the pituitary gland, typically exists in low levels in men.

Female: Testosterone is produced in the ovaries and adrenal glands, it regulates many bodily processes including: fertility, libido, muscle mass, fat distribution.

Male: Testosterone is produced in the testes and adrenal glands, it regulates fertility, muscle mass, strength, libido, fat distribrution.

Free testosterone is the portion of testosterone in the blood that is not bound to proteins such as sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) or albumin. It represents the biologically active form of testosterone that can enter cells and exert effects on tissues.

Female: Sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) is a protein that transports androgens and oestrogens in the blood and regulates their access to target tissues.

Male: Sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) is a protein that transports androgens and oestrogens in the blood and regulates their access to target tissues.

Free Androgen Index (FAI) is a calculated ratio of total testosterone to sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG), used to estimate the amount of biologically active (free) testosterone available in the body.

Female: In females, FSH helps control the menstrual cycle and the production of eggs by the ovaries.

Male: In males, follicle stimulating hormone helps control the production and maintenance of sperm cells.

A test that measures the amount of a protein called CA-125 (cancer antigen 125) in a sample of your blood. Conditions that can cause an increase in CA 125 include many that aren’t cancerous, such as menstruation and uterine fibroids.