Annual Blood Tests for a Comprehensive Health Picture Here are the key tests to consider, along with where to get them: Core Panel (Most Important) Complete Blood Count (CBC) - checks for anemia, infection, immune issues Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) - kidney function, liver health, blood sugar, electrolytes Lipid Panel - cholesterol and triglycerides Fasting Glucose + HbA1c - diabetes screening Thyroid (TSH) - thyroid function affects energy, weight, mood Worth Adding Vitamin D - deficiency is extremely common Vitamin B12 - especially if you're vegetarian/vegan or over 50 Iron/Ferritin - energy and iron storage levels hsCRP - inflammation marker Testosterone - men especially, but women too Where to Get Tested Your primary care doctor - best starting point; often covered by insurance Labcorp / Quest Diagnostics - order through your doctor Function Health - comprehensive panel with physician oversight, good value (~$500/year) Inside Tracker - includes personalized analysis Ulta Lab Tests / OwlMD - affordable self-pay options Tip Start with your primary care physician - many of these are covered by insurance during an annual wellness visit. Want recommendations based on age or specific health concerns?
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