TABLE 1

Essential Blood Test Reference Sheet

Marker/Test Name
Blood Count
Red blood cells
White blood cells
Platelets
Coagulation
Fibrinogen
Glucosea
Glucose
Haemoglobin A1c
Insulin
IGF-1
Lipidsb
Triglycerides
Total Cholesterol
HDL
LDL
Vitaminsc
D (25-OH)
B12
Folic Acid (B9)
Iron
Total Iron
TIBC/25Transferrin
Total Ferritin ()
Total Ferritin ()
Electrolytesd
Sodium
Potassium
Chloride
Calcium (total)
Phosphorus/Phosphate
Magnesium (serum)
Magnesium (RBC)
Proteins
Total Protein
Albumin
Kidneys
Uric Acid
Urea (BUN)
Creatinine
BUN/Creatinine ratio
eGFR (ml/min/1.73m2 )
Livere
ALP
ALT/GPT
AST/GOT
Bilirubin
Pancreas
Amylase
Lipase
Thyroidf
Free T3
Free T4
TSH
TPO
Adrenal
Cortisol (morning)
DHEA-S ()
DHEA-S ()
Pregnenolone
Inflammationg
Hcy
hsCRP
IL-6
ESR/Sed Rate
ANA

Reference

SI Units

Optimal

Result ( ) Result

Optimal

Units

Reference

46
3.5 11
125 400

1012 /l
109 /l
109 /l

46
5.5 10
350 400

1
1
1

46
5.5 10
350 400

106 /mm3
103 /mm3
103 /mm3

46
3.5 11
125 400

5.29 11.76

mol/l

5.88 8.82

0.0294

200 300

mg/dl

180 400

3.61 5.50
4.3 6.1
0 173.6
9.17 38.0

mmol/l 4.16 4.72

%
4.8 5.1
pmol/l
6.9 20.8
nmol/l 19.65 32.75

0.055
1
6.945
0.131

75
4.8
1
150

mg/dl
%
IU/ml
ng/ml

65 100
4.3 6.1
0 25
70 290

85
5.1
3
250

< 1.935
0 5.16
> 1.29
0 3.35

mmol/l
mmol/l
mmol/l
mmol/l

< 0.56
4.66 6.21
2.07 2.85
2.07 2.85

0.01129
0.02586
0.02586
0.02586

< 50
180 240
80 110
80 110

mg/dl
mg/dl
mg/dl
mg/dl

< 150
0 200
> 50
0 130

75 250
155.7 698.1
5 45

nmol/l
pmol/l
nmol/l

225
442.8 737.8
> 11

2.496
0.7378
2.266

90
650 1000
>5

ng/ml
pg/ml
ng/ml

30 100
211 950
2 20

6 28
43 81
67 900
23 337

mol/l
mol/l
pmol/l
pmol/l

9.8 22.4
43 81
169 787
56 281

0.179
0.179
2.247
2.247

45 125
240 450
75 350
25 125

g/dl
g/dl
ng/ml
ng/ml

45 170
240 450
30 400
10 150

135 145
3.5 5.2
97 107
2.18 2.55
0.84 1.45
0.65 1.05
1.44 2.88

mmol/l
mmol/l
mmol/l
mmol/l
mmol/l
mmol/l
mmol/l

140
4.0
100
2.25
0.84
0.7
2.47

1
1
1
0.25
0.323
0.411
0.411

140 145
4.0 5.2
100 105
9.0 10.5
2.6 4.5
1.70 2.43
6.0 6.5

mmol/l
mmol/l
mmol/l
mg/dl
mg/dl
mg/dl
mg/dl

135 145
3.5 5.2
97 107
8.5 10.5
2.6 4.5
1.58 2.55
3.5 7.0

60 85
35 55

g/l
g/l

10
10

7.0 8.5
4.5 5.5

g/dl
g/dl

6.0 8.5
3.5 5.5

59.48
0.357
88.4
1
1

37
15 20
0.6 1.0
15 27
>100

mg/dl
mg/dl
mg/dl

2.5 7.5
5 26
0.6 1.3
8 27
60 120

145
5.2
105
2.55
1.45
1.0
2.67

70 85
45 55

148.7 446.1 mol/l 178.4 416.4

1.79 9.28 mmol/l 5.35 7.14
53 115
mol/l
53 88.4
8 27

15 27
60 120

> 100
25 150
0 40
0 40
0 34.2

IU/l
IU/l
IU/l
mol/l

65 85
< 40
< 40
< 20.5

1
1
1
17.1

65 85
< 40
< 40
< 1.2

IU/l
IU/l
IU/l
mg/dl

25 150
0 40
0 40
02

27 131
10 140

IU/l
IU/l

25 75
20 60

1
1

25 75
20 60

U/l
U/l

27 131
10 140

3.08 6.78
10.55 22.78
0.45 4.5
< 60

pmol/l
pmol/l
mIU/l
IU/ml

4.93 6.78
15.44 18.02
1.0 1.5
< 34

2.119
15.017
1
1

3.2 4.4
1.2 1.4
1.0 1.5
< 34

ng/l
ng/dl
mU/l
IU/ml

2.0 4.4
0.82 1.77
0.45 4.5
< 60

171 535
5.43 12.21
4.07 9.5
1.67 11.28

nmol/l
mol/l
mol/l
nmol/l

179 276
5.43 12.21
4.07 9.5
4.74

27.59
0.02714
0.02714
0.03160

6.5 10
200 450
150 350
1.50

g/dl
g/dl
g/dl
ng/ml

6.2 19.4
200 450
150 350
0.53 3.57

4 15
<5
<6
< 20
Neg/Pos

mol/l
mg/l
ng/l
mm/hr

<6
< 0.8
<1
< 10
Neg

1
1
1
1
1

<6
< 0.8
<1
< 10
Neg

mol/l
mg/l
pg/ml
mm/hr

4 15
<5
<6
< 20
Neg/Pos

a Glucose and insulin concentration are the most important health and longevity markers in all animal species. It is therefore
crucial to optimise these levels, which means to minimise them to the lowest functional levels. To do this implies eliminated
or severely restricting insulin-stimulating carbohydrate intake, and minimising stress. Haemoglobin A1c measures the amount of
glycated haemoglobin, which translates into a measure of level of tissue glycation and inflammation, and thus rate of ageing and
degenerative disease progression; it is very important to have it in the optimal range.
b A lot of attention is given to cholesterol and blood lipids. However, their levels reflect the physiological state of tissues and organs,
and of metabolism, in particular of carbohydrates and fats. They must therefore be considered as secondary indicators of metabolic
function and efficiency (or inefficiency), and not to be manipulated directly. Excessively high levels typically point to the metabolic
dysfunctions stemming from insulin resistance and/or high levels of stress, but higher lipoprotein levels is always better.
c Protein-bound B12 and fat-soluble D are extremely important for health from birth to old age. Most of us, including children, will
have to supplement with both on a regular basis to reach and maintain optimal levels. For B9 (folate), eat greens and seeds.
d Plasma electrolytes basically need to be within range, and a little higher is better. They are typically not very revealing because
the kidneys must keep them within range independently of nutritional status. Therefore, only in cases of severe deficiency or kidney
dysfunction will these be out of range. Serum Mg is not a good marker of Mg status; much better is RBC Mg.
e ALPalkaline phosphatase; ALT/GPTglutamic-pyruvic transaminase; AST/GOTglutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase.
f Thyroid health and that of all other glands depends strongly on adequate iodine. Because iodine is found in very small quantities in
most places, 97% of people are estimated to be iodine deficient, and as a consequence, eventually show signs of either hypothyroidism
or hyperthyroidism. Everyone who doesnt live by the sea should supplement with Lugols solution or Iodoroal.
g A very important set of markers, all of which are associated with systemic inflammation. HcyHomocysteine; hsCRPCReactive Protein (high sensitivity); IL-6Interleukin 6 (IL-6 is linked to endothelial dysfunction independently of insulin sensitivity
in apparently healthy men.); ESR/Sed RateSedimentation rate; ANAAntinuclear Antibody