Blood Testing · Scottsdale, Arizona
What Blood Tests Should I Get?
A genuinely useful annual panel goes beyond the standard checkup: complete metabolic and lipid panels, full thyroid (not just TSH), fasting insulin alongside glucose, key nutrients (vitamin D, B12, ferritin), an inflammatory marker, and — for most adults over 35 — sex hormones. The pattern across these markers catches problems years before single-value flags do.
Founder & Medical Director, Vita Sana Medical Center · Clinical Peptide Society member · 10+ years of clinical experience · Scottsdale, AZ
The checklist, with reasons
- CMP + lipids — organ function and cardiovascular baseline
- Full thyroid panel — TSH alone misses conversion problems
- Fasting insulin + HbA1c — insulin resistance shows here first
- Vitamin D, B12, ferritin — the fatigue trio
- hs-CRP — silent inflammation
- Testosterone / estradiol / progesterone — energy, mood, body composition
- DHEA-S and cortisol context where stress is the story
Why the standard checkup misses things
Insurance-driven panels screen for disease, not decline: they flag diabetes but not the decade of insulin resistance before it, hypothyroidism but not the conversion problem behind stubborn fatigue. Testing the fuller picture once a year costs little and hands you years of head start.
Dr. Luca Lioce, NMD at Vita Sana Medical Center in Scottsdale builds panels to the patient — and reviews every result with you, in plain language, with a plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I get comprehensive blood work?
Annually for most adults; every six months when actively treating or optimizing something.
Should I fast before blood tests?
Yes — 10–12 hours for accurate glucose, insulin, and lipids; morning draws standardize hormones too.
Can you interpret labs I already have?
Yes — bring them to a consultation and Dr. Luca Lioce, NMD will read the pattern and fill only the gaps.
Comprehensive Blood Testing at Vita Sana Medical Center
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Vita Sana Medical Center · 4300 N. Miller Rd. Suite 144, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 · (480) 579-5290 · Serving Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa & Fountain Hills. Individual results vary; treatment requires medical evaluation.