Blood tests like cholesterol, glucose, and thyroid panels are essential for preventive screening to monitor overall health and detect early signs of disease.
Most people only get bloodwork when:
- They feel terrible
- Their doctor finally agrees to test something
- They’re trying to rule out a “serious condition”
But what if we flipped the script?
At YFS (Your Form Sux), we believe in testing before you break down. That’s what preventive screening is really about: not catching disease after it starts — but spotting dysfunction before it does.
Here’s the bloodwork we recommend for smart, proactive health tracking — especially if you want more energy, fewer symptoms, and long-term resilience.
🔬 1. Fasting Insulin + Glucose
Why it matters: Insulin resistance often shows up years before your blood sugar or A1C goes out of range — and it’s one of the most common drivers of fatigue, weight gain, cravings, and future chronic disease.
We test:
- Fasting glucose
- Fasting insulin
- Optional: HOMA-IR
✅ Best for: catching metabolic issues early, avoiding diabetes, supporting better energy + weight regulation.
🧠 2. Thyroid Panel — The Full One, Not Just TSH
We test:
- TSH
- Free T3
- Free T4
- Reverse T3 (if needed)
- Thyroid antibodies (TPO, TG)
Why it matters: Thyroid issues affect energy, metabolism, mood, hair, hormones, and more. And many early imbalances go undetected with TSH alone.
✅ Best for: anyone with fatigue, brain fog, weight changes, or unexplained mood symptoms.
🔋 3. Nutrient Status Markers
We often test:
- Vitamin D (25-OH)
- B12 (plus MMA if needed)
- Folate
- Ferritin (iron storage)
- Magnesium (RBC if possible)
- Zinc and copper (if relevant)
✅ Best for: chronic fatigue, poor recovery, mood swings, hormone support, immune resilience.
❤️ 4. Lipid Panel — With a Functional Lens
We test:
- Total cholesterol
- LDL & HDL
- Triglycerides
- Optional: ApoB, Lp(a)
Why it matters: Context matters more than numbers. High cholesterol isn’t always bad — and low cholesterol isn’t always good. We read your panel in context, with your goals in mind.
🔥 5. High-Sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP)
This is your inflammation barometer.
Chronic low-grade inflammation is a root driver of:
- Joint pain
- Brain fog
- Cardiovascular disease
- Autoimmunity
- Insulin resistance
- Slow recovery
✅ Best for: everyone. It’s a simple, powerful early warning sign.
🧪 6. Homocysteine
Can indicate:
- Methylation issues
- B12/folate deficiency
- Cardiovascular risk
✅ Best for: brain health, heart health, and anyone working on hormone or detox pathways.
🧬 7. Hormonal Markers (Based on Life Stage + Symptoms)
We may test:
- Estradiol, progesterone, testosterone
- DHEA-S
- Cortisol (blood or salivary rhythm)
✅ Best for: burnout recovery, perimenopause, performance support, and metabolic health.
🔁 8. Repeat Testing Based on Baseline
We don’t test once and forget it. At YFS, we use your bloodwork to track trends, not just look at snapshots.
This helps us answer:
- Is your protocol working?
- Are symptoms improving?
- Are we catching problems before they start?
Final Word: If Your Doctor Says “Everything Looks Normal” But You Feel Off — You’re Not Crazy. You’re Under-Tested.
You deserve better than vague answers and band-aid fixes.
A proper preventive panel should:
- ✅ Catch dysfunction early
- ✅ Connect symptoms to systems
- ✅ Inform real strategy — not just reassurance
At YFS, we use bloodwork as a launchpad, not a checklist. We combine it with movement, nutrition, gut health, hormone support, and nervous system regulation — because your body doesn’t work in silos, and neither do we.
Want bloodwork that actually tells you something useful?
Book your YFS Functional Wellness Assessment and let’s turn your numbers into a personalized plan that actually helps you feel better.
