From Paleo Hacks (http://paleohacks.com) a listing of "Paleo Blood Tests" =========== Do I have a high level of inflammation?--c-reactive protein (CRP).

Am I prediabetic?--fasting blood sugar. Am I anemic?--hemoglobin. Am I hypothyroid?--start with thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). Am I vitamin D deficient (and therefore at risk for cancer and cardiovascular di sease)?--25-hydroxy vitamin D level. For more Paleo hacks: http://paleohacks.com/questions/146/base-line-blood-tests# ixzz1e7AZXovc ============ LDL-S3 GGE Test Proteins from your blood are spread across a gel palette. As the molecules move from one end to the other, the gel becomes progressively den ser. Large particles of LDL cholesterol can't travel as far as the small, dense particles can, Dr. Ziajka says. After staining the gel, scientists determine the average size of your LDL cholesterol particles. (Berkeley HeartLab, bhlinc.com, about $15 with insurance) The VAP Test Your sample is mixed into a solution designed to separate lipop roteins by density. "The proteins in your blood have to find their equilibrium," says Dr. Ziajka. "Small, dense particles sink, and large, fluffy particles stay at the top." The liquid is stained and then analyzed to reveal 21 different lip oprotein subfractions, including dominant LDL size. (Atherotech, thevaptest.com, direct cost $40) NMR Lipoprofile Test Inside a magnetic field, radio waves charge the lipids in your blood. When the magnetic field is turned off, the protons give off energ y, and that energy can be captured. Because energy emissions vary by particle si ze, this can be used to determine the type of LDL coursing through your veins. ( LipoScience, lipoprofile.com, $100) For more Paleo hacks: http://paleohacks.com/questions/146/base-line-blood-tests# ixzz1e7Aq4IP4 ============ HbA1C (Glycated Hemoglobin) to determine your average blood glucose level over t he previous 2-3 months. Liver Enzymes (ALT/AST/ALKP). Elevated liver enzymes may be your first sign of m etabolic syndrome, due to a fatty liver from poor diet. It was my first sign, ab out 15 years ago. For more Paleo hacks: http://paleohacks.com/questions/146/base-line-blood-tests# ixzz1e7AwRnW1 ============ Total Choles 120-140 HDL <50 LDL 40-70

LDL Size A large nonreactive Triglycerides 50-80 A1c <5 Blood Glucose <72 C-Reactive <1.0 For more Paleo hacks: http://paleohacks.com/questions/59438/robb-wolf-recommende d-blood-tests#ixzz1e7BCOot1 ============= 1. LDL-S3 GGE Test Proteins from your blood are spread across a gel palette. As the molecules move from one end to the other, the gel becomes progressively denser. Large particles of LDL cholesterol can't travel as far as the small, dense particles can, Dr. Z iajka says. After staining the gel, scientists determine the average size of you r LDL cholesterol particles. (Berkeley HeartLab, bhlinc.com, about $15 with insu rance) 2. The VAP Test Your sample is mixed into a solution designed to separate lipoproteins by densit y. "The proteins in your blood have to find their equilibrium," says Dr. Ziajka. "Small, dense particles sink, and large, fluffy particles stay at the top." The liquid is stained and then analyzed to reveal 21 different lipoprotein subfract ions, including dominant LDL size. (Atherotech, thevaptest.com, direct cost $40, no cost with Medicare and most insurance.) 3. NMR Lipoprofile Test Inside a magnetic field, radio waves charge the lipids in your blood. When the m agnetic field is turned off, the protons give off energy, and that energy can be captured. Because energy emissions vary by particle size, this can be used to d etermine the type of LDL coursing through your veins. (LipoScience, lipoprofile. com, $100) laura roberson http://www.menshealth.com/health/understanding-cholesterol-and-heart-disease/pag e/9 ============= Cholesterol, lipids, and NMR lipoprofile Fasting insulin and blood glucose HbA1c Thyroid panel with TSH, T3, T4 Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy C-Reactive Protein For more Paleo hacks: http://paleohacks.com/questions/324/blood-tests-paleo-indi cators#ixzz1e7J45jyg