Fatigue

Includes:

• Complete blood count (CBC)
• Iron Studies (including iron, transferrin, and ferritin)
• Electrolytes (sodium and potassium)
• Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
• Glucose
• Glycated Haemoglobin (HbA1c)
• Vitamin B12
• Serum Folate
• Vitamin D
• Cortisol
• Creatine Kinase (CK)
• Calcium (including total calcium, corrected calcium, phosphate and magnesium)

This panel of blood tests may help to reveal the underlying cause of having unusually low energy or being tired all the time. There are many possible causes for extreme or chronic fatigue such as viral infection, anaemia, poorly controlled or undiagnosed diabetes, Addison's disease, heart failure, hormone imbalance, and low iron or other nutrient deficiencies. 

Sample type: Blood

Turn around time: 1 week

More info: Refer to individual tests for specific details.