Longevity Comprehensive Blood Panel

Esthesia Clinic's Longevity Comprehensive Blood Panel is a wide-spectrum preventive blood test covering 30+ markers across metabolism, lipid health, liver and kidney function, inflammatory status, thyroid and hormonal balance, and key vitamins and minerals. The panel is designed for proactive health monitoring rather than diagnosing specific acute conditions, giving a detailed snapshot of biological function that can be tracked over time. Blood is drawn by a clinic nurse in a 10–15-minute appointment; results are emailed within approximately two business days. An optional add-on interpretation session with a nutritional therapist is available for 1,000 Kč additional, helping patients understand which results require dietary or lifestyle changes and which warrant physician follow-up.

A comprehensive blood panel is the single highest-yield diagnostic investment for preventive health — detecting early metabolic dysfunction, vitamin deficiencies, thyroid imbalance, inflammation, and lipid risk years before any symptom appears. Esthesia Clinic's Longevity Blood Panel is purpose-built for this preventive intent, including a wider marker set than a typical GP check-up and specifically incorporating markers relevant to longevity, energy, and metabolic health. **Markers covered:** *Complete Blood Count (CBC):* Red cell count, haemoglobin, haematocrit, mean cell volume (MCV), white cell differential (neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, basophils), platelet count, coagulation indicators. Identifies anaemia, immune system status, infection signals, and haematological risk. *Lipid Profile:* Total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, the primary cardiovascular risk fraction), HDL-cholesterol (cardioprotective fraction), triglycerides, and atherogenic index. Provides a full cardiovascular risk picture beyond the single-number cholesterol check. *Glucose and Insulin Metabolism:* Fasting blood glucose, with additional markers for insulin resistance where indicated. Catches pre-diabetes and early insulin resistance years before HbA1c would become abnormal. *Liver Function:* AST and ALT transaminase enzymes — elevated levels indicate liver stress from fatty liver disease, alcohol, medications, or metabolic syndrome. *Kidney Function:* Creatinine (filtered by kidneys; elevated levels indicate reduced kidney function) and urea (protein metabolism waste product). Kidney function is rarely checked in preventive contexts but declines silently with age and certain medications. *Inflammatory Markers:* High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR). CRP is the primary biomarker for systemic low-grade inflammation — now recognised as a driver of cardiovascular disease, cancer risk, and accelerated ageing. *Thyroid Function:* TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) plus additional parameters. Thyroid dysfunction is common, frequently undiagnosed, and responsible for fatigue, weight changes, mood disorders, and metabolic slowdown. *Hormonal Panel:* Selected hormonal markers relevant to energy, metabolism, and wellbeing. *Vitamins and Minerals:* Vitamin D3 (25-OH), vitamin B12, serum iron, ferritin (iron stores). These are the four most commonly deficient nutrients in the Czech population and directly affect energy, immune function, cognitive performance, and mood. **Preparation:** 12-hour fasting (water permitted) is required for accurate glucose, lipid, and insulin results. Avoid alcohol and fatty meals the evening before. Arrive to the blood draw appointment well hydrated — veins are easier to access. **Results:** Results are emailed as a PDF with reference ranges within approximately 2 business days. The optional nutritional therapist interpretation session (add: 1,000 Kč, 30 minutes) converts the numbers into actionable priorities: which deficiencies to supplement, which lipid results require dietary change or physician referral, and how to track improvements at a 3–6 month retest. **Retest frequency:** For health optimisation tracking, retesting every 6 months is recommended. Annually is the minimum for preventive monitoring.