u/Justbereal3

My doctor recently ordered bloodwork, and I was surprised by how limited it was.

I know there are a lot of additional markers that can help paint a more complete picture.

If you wanted the most comprehensive bloodwork possible, what would you ask for?

Also, why do doctors seem to order such limited panels? Is there a legitimate reason (insurance, clinical guidelines, avoiding unnecessary testing, etc.) or is it just the default approach?

I feel like if they're already writing the order, adding a few more lines can't be that difficult...