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14.8 Advanced Diagnostics & Biomarker Tracking

Establish a real-time dashboard for your biological KPIs. Move from static PDF reports to dynamic biological insights.

Biomarkers

Tracking

Optimization

Dashboard

Biomarker Tracking System

How to organize, visualize, and act on your diagnostic data. Moving from static PDF reports to dynamic biological insights that guide your optimization journey.

📊 The Tracking Stack

Spreadsheet Systems

Manual

Templates for manual tracking. Excel/Google Sheets with built-in formulas.

Features:

Historical trend graphs
Reference range indicators
Automated alerts
Export capabilities

Best For: Data control, custom analysis, offline access

App Integrations

Automated

Connecting lab portals to health tracking apps (Apple Health, Google Fit).

Integrations:

LabCorp/Quest API sync
Apple HealthKit
Google Health Connect
Third-party aggregators

Best For: Automated data entry, mobile access, convenience

Testing Frequency

Protocol

Testing cadence for maintenance vs. active protocols.

Frequency Guide:

Baseline: Full panel before starting
Active (3mo): Hormonal panel
Active (6mo): Metabolic panel
Maintenance: Annual comprehensive

Rule: More frequent during protocol changes

📈 Dashboard Setup

Core Metrics to Track

Hormonal Health

Total & Free Testosterone
SHBG, Estradiol
IGF-1, Thyroid (TSH, T3, T4)

Metabolic Health

Fasting Insulin, HbA1c
ApoB, LDL, HDL
hs-CRP, Homocysteine

Organ Function

eGFR, Cystatin C (Kidney)
ALT, AST (Liver)
BUN, Creatinine

Longevity Markers

Telomere length (optional)
Inflammatory markers
Hormone ratios

Visualization Best Practices

Use line graphs for trends over time
Highlight reference ranges (optimal vs. acceptable)
Color-code: Green (optimal), Yellow (acceptable), Red (needs attention)
Include context notes (protocols, lifestyle changes, medications)

🔗 Related Tools & Resources

Bloodwork Time Machine

Track biomarker trends

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