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H pylori, IgM, IgG, IgA Ab

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a type of bacteria that infects the digestive system. Many people with H. pylori will never have symptoms of infection. But for others, the bacteria can cause a variety of digestive disorders. These can include: - gastritis (inflammation of the stomach), - peptic ulcers (sores in the stomach, small intestine, or esophagus), - and certain types of stomach cancer. There are different ways to test for an H. pylori infection. They include blood, stool, and breath tests. If you are having digestive symptoms, testing and treatment may help prevent serious complications. Other names: H. pylori stool antigen, H. pylori breath tests, urea breath test, rapid urease test (RUT) for H. pylori, H. pylori culture

Hair Mineral Analysis Level 1- Hair

Hair Metal and Mineral Analysis: Understanding Nutrient and Toxic Metal Levels Hair metal and mineral analysis evaluates the nutrient and toxic metal content in hair, offering insights into the body’s mineral status and exposure to harmful substances. Hair serves as an excellent medium for such analysis because it reflects both external environmental exposure and internal absorption through the bloodstream. Over time, minerals and metals accumulate in hair, providing a stable record of metabolic and cellular activity. This test can measure a wide range of metals and minerals in a single sample, giving valuable information about nutrient metabolism and cellular function. Since minerals are essential catalysts for every physiological process in the body, their levels in hair can reveal imbalances that impact overall health. The structure of hair remains unchanged after growth, meaning mineral levels in each section remain fixed, accurately reflecting accumulation over the hair growth period, typically 1–3 months.

Hair Tissue Analysis [ARL (Analytical Research Labs)]

Providing a mineral blueprint of one's biochemistry, a hair tissue mineral analysis can provide pertinent information about one's metabolic rate, energy levels, and stage of stress. A hair tissue mineral analysis performed by Analytical Research Labs, Inc., is a screening test for the level of 20 minerals and toxic metals in a sample of hair. It is a tissue mineral biopsy that is non-invasive, relatively inexpensive and extremely accurate. Our laboratory uses only the most advanced and sophisticated instrumentation available today, the Perkin Elmer ICP-MS nexION 2000B Mass Spectrometer to assess mineral levels in parts per million or parts per billion. A hair tissue mineral analysis is considered a standard test used around the world for the biological monitoring of trace elements and toxic metals in humans and animals species. The same technology is used for soil testing and testing of rock samples to detect mineral levels. Hair, like all other body tissues, contains minerals that are deposited as the hair grows.

HDL Function Panel

The HDL Function Panel with HDLfx pCAD Score is a blood test that looks beyond “HDL cholesterol” (HDL-C) quantity to assess how well your HDL particles work. It measures a set of apolipoproteins carried on HDL-like particles and uses them to estimate HDL’s cholesterol efflux capacity (CEC)—the process by which HDL helps remove cholesterol from artery walls. The panel then reports a composite HDLfx pCAD Score that classifies relative risk for coronary atherosclerosis. Why HDL function matters While low HDL-C is linked to higher cardiovascular risk, raising HDL-C with drugs hasn’t consistently reduced events. That’s why researchers and clinicians focus on HDL function—especially CEC—as a more meaningful indicator of cardiovascular protection. What’s measured ApoA1-associated lipoprotein (AALP) apolipoproteins: ApoA1, ApoC1, ApoC2, ApoC3, ApoC4 (nmol/L), isolated using an ApoA-1 affinity method and quantified by LC-MS/MS. HDLfx pCEC: a predicted CEC derived from those proteins that correlates strongly with cell-based CEC (r = 0.86).

Heart and Muscle Health

This panel includes biomarkers used to evaluate heart function, heart muscle injury, skeletal muscle damage, and vascular health. These markers help clinicians investigate symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, or muscle weakness, and can support the diagnosis or monitoring of heart failure, heart attacks, muscle disorders, and cardiovascular risk. The biomarkers in this panel fall into four main clinical groups. Heart Failure and Cardiac Stress Markers These biomarkers are released when the heart is under increased pressure or strain, such as in heart failure or ventricular dysfunction. B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) BNP is a hormone released by the heart’s ventricles when they are stretched due to increased blood volume or pressure. Elevated BNP levels are commonly used to diagnose and monitor heart failure and assess the severity of cardiac stress. NT-proBNP NT-proBNP is an inactive fragment released alongside BNP when the heart is under strain.

Heavy Metal Basic Panel (5520) (Access Medical Labs)

A heavy metal blood test or urine test is a panel of tests that help measure the amount of heavy metal toxicity in your blood, urine or other body tissue or fluid. While “heavy metals” is a broad term, some of the most common metals that are tested for include lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium, copper, zinc, aluminum and thallium. Sometimes, these tests are also known as heavy metal toxicity tests. So how do heavy metals get into your system? You can breathe them in, eat them or absorb them through your skin. Some small quantities of essential element metals are needed in order to survive and regulate bodily functions – like chromium, iron and zinc. These metals can be incorporated in safe levels with supplements. However, overexposure to metals can be toxic to humans and can cause heavy metal poisoning. This heavy metal concentration in your body can cause harmful health effects like organ damage and dysfunction, neurological and muscular degeneration, cancer, allergies and even death. Getting a heavy metal test is useful to determine the levels of heavy metals in your system.

Heavy Metals

The Vibrant Heavy Metals test is a urine-based test to screen for 20 of the most common heavy metals known to accumulate and cause adverse health effects in the human body. This test can be taken either provoked or non-provoked. - Heavy metal toxicity is under-represented as a root cause of illness and disease in humans, is thought to affect over 1 million individuals annually, and can affect virtually all biological systems within the human body - Heavy metals may be the root cause of common neurological disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, autoimmune diseases, and disorders associated with increased oxidative stress and cellular dysfunction - Due to the ability of many heavy metals to deplete critical nutrients such as antioxidants and minerals, the Vibrant Heavy Metals test should be run alongside a Vibrant Micronutrient panel, to assess both intra- and extracellular levels of commonly affected nutrients - Populations at greater risk of heavy metal toxicity include developing fetuses, children, and the immunocompromised, as well as individuals with impaired liver function and

Heavy Metals Profile I, Blood

The "Heavy Metals Profile I, Blood" panel offered by LabCorp is a comprehensive diagnostic tool designed to assess exposure to several significant heavy metals. This test typically includes the analysis of blood levels of metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic. These metals are known for their potential toxicity and adverse health effects when they accumulate in the body. Lead exposure, for instance, can affect the nervous system, kidneys, and reproductive system and is especially harmful to children, causing developmental delays and learning difficulties. Mercury exposure can lead to neurological and behavioral disorders and is particularly dangerous for pregnant women due to its potential effects on fetal development. Cadmium, often found in industrial workplaces, can cause kidney damage and is a known carcinogen, while arsenic exposure, which can occur through contaminated water, food, or industrial processes, is linked to skin lesions, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases.

Hemoglobin Fractionation Profile

The Hemoglobinopathy Evaluation Profile Blood Test, or Hemoglobin Fractionation, aids in the diagnosis of hemoglobinopathy, an inherited blood disorder characterized by the presence of an abnormal form of hemoglobin (known as a variant) or decreased hemoglobin production (known as thalassemia). Hemoglobin (Hb) is a protein found in red blood cells (RBCs) that binds to oxygen and helps transport it throughout the body. The shape, size and function of RBCs may be altered when hemoglobin variants are present, which could result in inefficient oxygen transportation and premature destruction of the cells, leading to hemolytic anemia. Symptoms of hemolytic anemia include weakness, fatigue, jaundice and pale skin. Severe hemoglobinopathies, such as homozygous Hb S (Sickle Cell Anemia), can result in symptoms such as episodes of acute pain, shortness of breath and an enlarged spleen. Normal hemoglobin types include: - Hemoglobin A: makes up about 95%-98% of Hb found in adults; it contains two alpha and two beta protein chains.

Hepatic Detox Profile

The body continually attempts to eliminate chemical toxins through enzymatic processes in the liver. Urinary D-glucaric acid, a byproduct of Phase I detoxification, is an indicator of chemical exposure to over 200 chemicals. Urinary mercapturic acids are excreted end products of Phase II detoxification. Together, assessment of these two analytes provides valuable information about exposure to xenobiotics, liver disease and the ability of the liver to eliminate toxins. This non-invasive test requires a single, first morning void (= FMV) urine collection.

Histamine Determination, Urine

The Histamine Determination, Urine test measures the level of histamine eliminated through the urine, typically collected over a 24-hour period. Histamine is a biologically active compound stored primarily in mast cells and basophils, which are immune cells involved in inflammatory and allergic responses. When these cells are activated, histamine is released into surrounding tissues and the bloodstream, where it contributes to many classic allergy symptoms. Histamine plays several important roles in the body. It helps regulate immune responses, gastric acid secretion, and communication between nerve cells. However, when histamine is released excessively or cannot be properly broken down, it can lead to a variety of symptoms affecting multiple organ systems. After histamine is released and metabolized, a portion is excreted in urine. Measuring urinary histamine provides insight into how much histamine is being produced or released in the body over time.

Hormone & Urinary Metabolites Assessment Profile

The Hormone and Urinary Metabolites Assessment Profile (HuMap) provides a comprehensive overview of hormones and their metabolites, as well as efficiency of enzymes involved in their metabolism. The Hormone and Urinary Metabolites Assessment Profile (HuMap) provides a comprehensive overview of steroid hormones, their metabolites, and the efficiency of the enzymes that metabolize these hormones. This non-invasive test requires only 4 or 5 separate urine collections. Because the breakdown of hormones relies so heavily on processes within the liver, this test can also help reveal patterns of liver metabolism and conjugation. Additionally, testing urinary hormone metabolites can contribute to further understanding of endogenous hormone secretion, supplemental hormone utilization, enzyme activity, oxidative stress, and insight into how your body metabolizes hormones.

Hormone Report (Labrix, Doctor's Data)

The Comprehensive Hormone Profile reports hormone levels, and also calculates the Progesterone (Pg)/Estradiol (E2) ratio, which assesses the relationship between estradiol, which can drive cellular proliferation, and progesterone, which mitigates that growth and potentiates cellular differentiation. Hormones are powerful molecules essential for maintaining physical and mental health. We frequently think of estrogen as being a female hormone, and testosterone as being a male hormone. But men AND women make both, plus several more that need to be in balance for optimum health. An imbalance of any one hormone can throw your physical and mental health out of balance, causing aggravating and even serious health problems. One size does not fit all when it comes to hormones. For decades western medicine has prescribed hormone replacement therapy as if everyone needed the same thing and the same amount. Nothing could be further from the truth. Your hormones are like your fingerprints and in order to achieve optimal health, you need to know what your specific imbalances are.

HPA (NeuroLab)

NeuroLab is a leading specialist in the research, analysis, and development of biomarkers associated with hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis function. Optimal HPA function is foundational to peak performance of the body’s neuroendocrine communication system.

HSV 1/2 IgG/IgA/IgM antibodies

HSV IgG Blood Test

Reviewed by HealthMatters Clinical Review Team · Last updated February 2026 Key Takeaways The HSV IgG test detects past exposure to herpes simplex virus — it does not diagnose an active outbreak or tell you when you were infected A positive result does not mean you are currently contagious, will develop symptoms, or need treatment HSV-1 and HSV-2 are distinct viruses — the type-specific IgG test tells you which one (or both) you have encountered IgG antibodies take 3–6 weeks to appear after initial infection — testing too early produces false negatives HSV is extremely common: roughly 67% of adults worldwide have HSV-1, most without ever knowing it If you have just received an HSV IgG blood test result and are not sure what it means, you are in the right place. The HSV IgG test does not detect the herpes virus itself — it detects whether your immune system has ever responded to it. A positive result means your body has encountered herpes simplex virus (HSV) at some point in the past.

HU Antibody Screen w/Refl to Titer and WB

The Hu Antibody Screen with Reflex to Titer and Western Blot (WB) panel is a specialized diagnostic test crucial for detecting paraneoplastic neurological syndromes, particularly small cell lung cancer-related disorders. This test is designed to identify Hu antibodies, which are indicative of an immune response where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own nervous system in reaction to a cancer. If initial screening is positive, the test reflexively proceeds to a titer to quantify the antibody levels and a Western Blot for confirmation. The presence of Hu antibodies is often associated with encephalomyelitis and sensory neuronopathy, making this test a vital tool in early cancer detection and managing complex neurological conditions.