Post-COVID-19 Expanded Test Panel

About this test

This comprehensive panel is designed for people experiencing significant or prolonged symptoms after COVID-19. It goes beyond the basic post-COVID panel to include a full blood count, additional inflammatory markers, and a broader metabolic assessment — giving a more complete picture of how your body is recovering.

This level of testing is appropriate for people with ongoing fatigue, cardiovascular symptoms, difficulty breathing, persistent brain fog, or other symptoms that have not resolved weeks or months after COVID-19. Results should be reviewed with a clinician experienced in post-COVID care.

Components

• Complete Blood Count (CBC): Checks all three blood cell types. COVID-19 can affect red blood cells (causing anemia), white blood cell counts, and platelet levels — all of which influence how you feel during recovery.
• C-Reactive Protein (CRP): Measures systemic inflammation. Persistently high CRP after COVID-19 is linked to continued immune activation and prolonged symptoms.
• Ferritin: An iron storage protein that also rises dramatically with inflammation. Both iron deficiency and inflammation-related high ferritin are common after COVID-19 and can affect energy and recovery.
• Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH): Checks for thyroid disruption, which has been documented after COVID-19 infection in some patients.
• Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D: Key nutrients for immune function, energy, and neurological health that are often depleted or insufficient and may slow recovery when low.
• Urinalysis: Screens for kidney involvement and urinary health, as COVID-19 can directly affect kidney function in some people.
• Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP): Checks blood sugar, electrolytes, and kidney function — organs that can be impacted by the systemic effects of COVID-19.

Who is this test for?

This panel is suited for people with more complex or prolonged post-COVID symptoms who want a broader assessment. It is especially appropriate for individuals who had a more severe illness, have multiple lingering symptoms, or whose basic post-COVID panel results came back abnormal. Results can help guide conversations with a healthcare provider about management options.