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Short answer: it depends a lot on what you mean by “full.” Expect anything from tens of dollars (basic tests with insurance) up to several thousand dollars (research‑grade metabolomics/proteomics). Below are typical categories, ballpark costs, and companies to consider.
Typical price ranges
- Basic clinical panel (CBC, CMP, lipid panel, A1c, TSH, hs‑CRP): $20–$200 if billed to insurance (copay/coinsurance); $40–$250 out‑of‑pocket at major labs.
- Comprehensive clinical panel (adds vitamin D, B12, iron/ferritin, full thyroid panel, sex hormones, inflammatory markers): $150–$800 out‑of‑pocket depending on tests.
- Advanced cardiovascular/metabolic panels (NMR Lipoprofile, apolipoproteins, advanced inflammatory markers): $100–$600.
- Direct‑to‑consumer wellness packages (home blood draws + online dashboard): $79–$399 per package.
- Research‑grade metabolomics/proteomics/genomics (deep biomarker profiling): $1,000–$5,000+.
Recommended providers (why)
- Quest Diagnostics and LabCorp — large national networks, accept physician orders and insurance, widest test menus and local draw centers.
- HealthLabs / DirectLabs / AnyLabTestNow — lower‑cost direct order lab testing (you order specific panels and pay out‑of‑pocket; good for price shopping).
- Everlywell and LetsGetChecked — consumer home‑sample kits and quick results; convenient if you want simple wellness checks without seeing a doctor.
- InsideTracker and WellnessFX — comprehensive packages with interpretation and lifestyle recommendations; good if you want coaching/insights.
- Boston Heart Diagnostics — specialist for advanced cardiac risk testing (if you want in‑depth heart disease biomarkers).
- Metabolon and SomaLogic — research/clinical labs for metabolomics/proteomics; expensive but very comprehensive.
Other things to know
- Insurance: many routine biomarkers are covered with a physician order—your out‑of‑pocket cost depends on your plan’s lab benefits.
- Doctor’s order vs DTC: physician‑ordered tests usually cost less to you (insurance) and include clinical follow‑up; DTC is convenient but often fully self‑pay.
- Additional costs: office visit, phlebotomy fees, and specialist interpretation may add to cost.
- Turnaround: simple panels often 1–3 days; advanced or mailed home kits 3–10 days; research tests longer.
If you tell me which biomarkers you want measured (e.g., lipids + A1c + vitamin D + hormones; or full metabolic + advanced lipoprotein + inflammation) or whether you have insurance, I can recommend a specific package and give current pricing options.