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Short answer: it depends a lot on what you mean by “full.” Prices range from a few dozen dollars for basic blood panels to many hundreds or even thousands for broad, high‑resolution biomarker or “omics” panels.
Typical price ranges (US, approximate)
- Basic individual tests (CBC, CMP, lipid panel, HbA1c): $10–$75 each if you pay cash at Labcorp/Quest or use a low‑cost clinic.
- Standard “full” lab panel / annual wellness panels (multiple routine tests bundled — CBC + CMP + lipids + thyroid, etc.): $100–$400 (cash prices vary by provider and package).
- Consumer health + interpretation packages (personalized reports with lifestyle recommendations): $150–$600.
- Advanced biomarker/omics panels (large proteomics, metabolomics, or multi‑hundred‑marker panels, or detailed cardiovascular risk profiling): $500–$3,000+ (highest end for research‑grade proteomics or multi‑omics).
- Epigenetic / DNA methylation “biological age” tests: ~$100–$400 depending on provider and clock used.
How insurance affects cost
- If a clinician orders tests for a medical reason, insurance often covers them (copay/deductible applies). Direct‑to‑consumer (DTC) and wellness packages typically are not covered by insurance.
Specific providers I recommend (and why)
- Quest Diagnostics / Labcorp — Widely available national lab networks; low cash prices for standard tests and many doctor‑ordered tests are covered by insurance.
- Everlywell / LetsGetChecked — At‑home sample collection kits with transparent pricing and quick results; good for convenience (STD, hormones, common blood panels).
- InsideTracker — Focuses on personalized interpretation and lifestyle recommendations; good if you want an evidence‑based guide to act on your results.
- WellnessFX (or similar health optimization services) — Combines labs + clinician review + lifestyle coaching; good for ongoing monitoring and coaching.
- TruDiagnostic — Well‑regarded for DNA methylation (epigenetic) age testing if you want biological age metrics.
- SomaLogic / Olink — Leaders in high‑throughput proteomics and deep biomarker discovery; used when you want a very large panel for research or specialty clinical insights (costs are high).
- Your primary care / concierge medicine / local hospital lab (e.g., Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic) — Best if you need medically necessary ordering, comprehensive clinical oversight, or high‑quality specialty testing.
If you tell me:
- which biomarkers you want measured (e.g., thyroid, lipids, vitamin D, sex hormones, inflammatory markers, epigenetic age, proteomics), and
- whether you want at‑home testing or clinician‑ordered labs, I can give a more precise price estimate and recommend a specific provider/package.