Keto / High fat diet panel (PKET)

Includes:

• CRP
• Vitamin B12 & Folate
  
• HBa1c
• Calcium and Magnesium
• Iron studies (including iron, transferrin, transferrin saturation and ferritin)
• Lipids (including total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides and the cholesterol/HDL ratio)
• Liver function tests (including total protein, albumin, total bilirubin, ALP, GGT, AST and ALT) – also available as part of Liver Health
• Kidney function tests (including sodium, potassium, creatinine and eGFR)
  
• Vitamin D (25-OH)

A panel for people on a keto diet focuses on the biological systems most affected by sustained low‑carbohydrate, high‑fat intake. Keto shifts lipid metabolism, increases hepatic workload, alters electrolytes, and changes insulin dynamics, so a well‑designed panel typically includes lipids, liver enzymes, kidney function, electrolytes, HbA1c, CRP, and key micronutrients such as vitamin D, B12, folate, and ferritin. Together, these markers help identify early issues like rising LDL, dehydration‑related electrolyte imbalance, physiological insulin resistance, or nutrient gaps that can develop when carbohydrate‑rich foods are restricted.