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Do you mean a basic “full” blood workup (CBC, metabolic panel, lipids), a comprehensive preventive/longevity panel (hormones, inflammation, advanced lipids, micronutrients), or an all‑in one deep panel (micronutrients + hormones + cardiac + genetics/omics)? Prices vary a lot by which biomarkers are included. Below are typical cost ranges and specific services you can use.
Typical price ranges (U.S., approximate)
- Basic diagnostic panels (CBC, CMP, lipids, TSH): $20–$200 out of pocket (often covered by insurance when ordered by a clinician).
- Expanded preventive panels (adds fasting insulin, hs‑CRP, A1c, liver/kidney panels, thyroid panel): $75–$300 through DTC vendors or $50–$400 at labs.
- Hormone or fertility panels (sex hormones, cortisol, etc.): $100–$500.
- Micronutrient / nutritional panels (vitamins, minerals, omega‑3): $150–$700 (SpectraCell, Genova are examples).
- Advanced cardiometabolic / lipid profiles (ApoB, LDL‑P, advanced lipoproteins): $50–$300.
- Comprehensive “full” wellness/longevity panels (large multi‑marker packages covering hormones, inflammation, micronutrients, advanced lipids): $300–$1,200+.
- Genetics / whole‑genome sequencing: $300–$2,000 (genotyping lower, WGS higher).
- Very deep multi‑omics (metabolomics + proteomics + genomics): $1,000–$5,000+.
Specific services and why you might pick them
- Quest Diagnostics / LabCorp: Widely available, accept physician orders, standard panels at relatively low cost if you have a doctor or insurance covering it.
- Everlywell, LetsGetChecked: Convenient DTC kits for specific panels (hormones, lipids, STD, vitamin D). Good if you want easy at‑home testing; generally midrange pricing.
- InsideTracker, WellnessFX, Thorne: Targeted to preventive health/longevity — combine labs with interpretation/coaching. Good if you want recommendations and followup; pricier.
- SpectraCell, Genova Diagnostics: Known for detailed micronutrient and functional medicine panels.
- Vibrant America: Expanded biomarker testing including detailed lipid and inflammation panels.
- Color Genomics, Nebula, 23andMe (plus medical genetics providers): For genetic risk information (lower cost for genotyping; WGS is more expensive).
Other cost factors
- Insurance: Many routine tests are covered when ordered by your clinician; DTC tests usually are not.
- Phlebotomy or provider visit fees and interpretation/coaching can add $50–$400.
- Some companies use subscriptions or tiered plans that change per‑test price.
If you tell me your goal (general checkup, hormone/fertility, performance, longevity, micronutrients) and budget, I can recommend 2–3 specific panels/providers and estimated cost for your situation.