The Access Panel: Comprehensive Lab Testing for REV Access Members
When it comes to taking control of your health, knowledge is power. At Revolution Health, we believe your lab work should do more than just skim the surface. That’s why we created the Access Panel—a more advanced lab panel designed specifically for our REV Access members.
This panel goes well beyond the “basic labs” typically ordered at primary care offices. While most doctors only check a handful of markers, the Access Panel dives deeper into thyroid health, hormones, inflammation, metabolism, and nutrient status. The result? A fuller picture of your overall health and wellness, so we can intervene earlier and guide you toward lasting vitality.
For those seeking even more in-depth testing, our Core Panel includes additional markers and is a more comprehensive option. But for everyday access to advanced insights, the Access Panel offers an excellent balance between depth and affordability.
Why Typical Lab Panels Aren’t Enough
Most primary care visits include a CBC (complete blood count) and a CMP (comprehensive metabolic panel). These tests are useful, but they barely scratch the surface of your overall health. A standard cholesterol test may be added, and sometimes blood sugar, but even then, the information is limited.
This leaves out critical insights such as thyroid function, hormone balance, inflammation, nutrient deficiencies, and deeper metabolic health markers. Without these, subtle but important signs of imbalance often go undetected—until they progress into bigger health problems.
That’s where the Access Panel comes in.
The Access Panel for Men
Our Access Panel for men is designed to give a comprehensive view of energy, metabolism, cardiovascular risk, hormone balance, and nutrient status. It includes:
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CBC (Complete Blood Count): Evaluates red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to screen for anemia, infections, or other blood-related conditions.
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CMP (Comprehensive Metabolic Panel): Assesses kidney and liver function, electrolytes, and blood glucose for a broad look at organ health.
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Homocysteine: Elevated levels are linked to cardiovascular disease and poor methylation, offering early insight into vascular and metabolic risk.
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Lipid Panel: Goes beyond “total cholesterol” to evaluate LDL, HDL, and triglycerides for cardiovascular health.
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TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone): Screens thyroid function and metabolism.
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Free T4 and Free T3: Provide a deeper look into how well the thyroid is actually functioning at the cellular level.
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Testosterone: Critical for energy, muscle mass, bone health, mood, and metabolic function.
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Estradiol: Helps assess hormonal balance, especially when testosterone is converted into estrogen at higher rates.
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Uric Acid: Elevated levels may signal gout or metabolic issues such as insulin resistance.
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Ferritin: Measures stored iron, important for energy and metabolic health. Both low and high levels can signal problems.
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A1c (Hemoglobin A1c): Reflects average blood sugar control over the past 3 months, providing a long-term view of metabolic health.
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Insulin: Helps identify insulin resistance and early metabolic dysfunction before blood sugar rises.
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Vitamin D: Essential for immune health, bone strength, and hormone balance.
This men’s panel offers a detailed snapshot of metabolic and hormonal health that typical labs completely overlook.
The Access Panel for Women
Women have unique needs when it comes to hormones, fertility, and metabolism. Our Access Panel for women reflects that by including reproductive hormones alongside core health markers.
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CBC (Complete Blood Count): Screens for anemia, infection, and overall blood health.
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CMP (Comprehensive Metabolic Panel): Evaluates liver, kidney, and electrolyte function.
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Homocysteine: Identifies cardiovascular and methylation risks.
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Lipid Panel: Provides a complete picture of cholesterol and triglycerides.
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TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone): Screens thyroid activity.
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Free T4 and Free T3: Measure active thyroid hormones for energy and metabolism.
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Testosterone: Important for energy, libido, muscle mass, and mood—even in women.
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FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone): Provides insight into ovarian function, perimenopause, and menopause transition.
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Progesterone: Essential for cycle regulation, fertility, and hormone balance.
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Uric Acid: Monitors metabolic and cardiovascular health.
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Ferritin: Detects low or high iron levels, common in menstruating women.
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A1c: A measure of long-term blood sugar control.
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Insulin: Detects early insulin resistance, PCOS risk, or metabolic syndrome.
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Vitamin D: Critical for bone health, immune function, and hormone balance.
By including FSH and progesterone, this panel is tailored to women’s hormonal health across all life stages.
Why These Tests Matter
Each marker in the Access Panel was carefully chosen to give early warning signs of disease and highlight opportunities to improve health.
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Metabolism and Blood Sugar: A1c, insulin, homocysteine, and uric acid identify metabolic risk long before diabetes develops.
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Hormone Health: Testosterone, estradiol, progesterone, and FSH give a window into energy, fertility, mood, and aging.
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Thyroid Function: TSH, Free T4, and Free T3 offer a more complete picture than the single TSH most doctors check.
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Nutrient Status: Ferritin and Vitamin D reveal deficiencies or excesses that affect energy, immunity, and bone health.
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Cardiovascular Risk: Lipids and homocysteine detect hidden risks for heart disease and vascular inflammation.
By combining these tests, the Access Panel helps catch imbalances before they become disease.
Access Panel vs. Standard Labs
A standard lab panel may only check:
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CBC
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CMP
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Total cholesterol
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Blood sugar
This leaves huge gaps. Thyroid disease, insulin resistance, early diabetes, vitamin D deficiency, and hormone imbalances are completely missed.
The Access Panel fills in these gaps, providing the deeper insights necessary for personalized, functional care.
Access Panel vs. Core Panel
At Revolution Health, we offer two main levels of lab testing:
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Access Panel (for REV Access members): More extensive than typical labs, with focus on thyroid, hormones, and metabolic health.
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Core Panel: Includes everything in the Access Panel plus additional markers such as advanced lipids, inflammatory markers, micronutrients, and specialty labs. The Core Panel is a more comprehensive option but comes at a higher cost.
Think of the Access Panel as the “everyday essential panel” for deeper insight, while the Core Panel is the “all-in deep dive” for those wanting more information.
Who Should Get the Access Panel?
The Access Panel is ideal for:
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Men and women who want more than a basic checkup
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Individuals with fatigue, weight gain, or brain fog where thyroid or hormone imbalance may be at play
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Those with family history of diabetes, heart disease, or autoimmune disorders
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Anyone who values prevention and optimization rather than waiting for disease to strike
The Functional and Preventive Advantage
Unlike conventional medicine, which often waits until disease is advanced, the Access Panel allows us to detect subclinical changes early. This proactive approach helps us:
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Tailor nutrition and lifestyle plans
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Recommend targeted supplements (like vitamin D or Omega-3s)
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Consider hormone optimization if needed
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Support metabolic health before diabetes develops
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Prevent complications of cardiovascular disease
Conclusion
The Access Panel for REV Access members is much more than “basic bloodwork.” By including thyroid, hormones, metabolic markers, and nutrient levels, it delivers insights that most labs never touch. This gives you and your provider the tools to create a personalized plan for optimal health.
For those who want the most advanced approach, the Core Panel goes even deeper. But for routine annual or semi-annual testing, the Access Panel provides everything you need to track and optimize your health.
At Revolution Health, we believe in testing smarter, not just more. With the Access Panel, you’ll know more about your health today, so you can take charge of your future tomorrow.
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