Do you run every test on everyone?
No. We order what fits your symptoms and history. We don't run panels that won't change the plan.
• Staying ahead of it / Testing
What we test, and why
Every test should answer a question. For each one below, we explain in one sentence what it tells us and what we would do about an abnormal result.
We order what fits your symptoms and history, not everything on the list.
What this can be
The questions testing answers.
Testing helps us tell apart conditions that can feel alike.
Is it metabolic?
Blood sugar, insulin, liver and kidney function.
Is it hormonal?
Thyroid and sex hormones.
Is it a deficiency?
Iron, vitamin D and B12.
Is it cardiovascular risk?
Lipids and related markers.
What is my body made of?
Muscle, fat and visceral fat.
How am I aging?
Epigenetic age as one data point over time.
What we measure
By panel.
Comprehensive metabolic panel
Kidney and liver function, electrolytes and glucose. Abnormal: we look for the cause, review medications, and may refer or repeat.
Complete blood count (CBC)
Red cells, white cells and platelets. Abnormal: anemia is worked up for its cause, such as iron, B12 or blood loss.
Ferritin and iron studies
Your iron stores and how iron moves in the blood. Abnormal: low iron is replaced and the cause investigated; high iron is evaluated further.
Thyroid panel with antibodies
TSH, free T4, free T3, TPO and thyroglobulin antibodies. Abnormal: low function with symptoms may be treated; positive antibodies with normal function are monitored.
Hormone panel, women
Estradiol, progesterone, FSH, total and free testosterone as indicated. Abnormal: interpreted with cycle and menopausal status before discussing therapy.
Hormone panel, men
Morning total and free testosterone, SHBG, LH, FSH, estradiol, PSA and hematocrit. Abnormal: low testosterone is confirmed on a repeat test before treatment is discussed.
Vitamin D
A common deficiency linked with fatigue, mood and bone health. Abnormal: supplementation and a recheck.
Vitamin B12
Needed for nerves and red blood cells. Abnormal: supplementation, and a look at why it is low.
Hemoglobin A1c
Your three-month average blood sugar. Abnormal: nutrition, activity and, if needed, medication for prediabetes or diabetes.
Fasting insulin
Shows insulin resistance a normal glucose can miss. Abnormal: protein, strength training and sleep first, then medication if appropriate.
Lipid panel
Cholesterol and triglycerides. Abnormal: risk is assessed as a whole before discussing diet changes or medication.
InBody 970 body composition
Muscle, fat, visceral fat and phase angle. Abnormal: protein and training targets, and closer monitoring on weight-loss medication.
Epigenetic age
An estimate of biological age from DNA methylation. Abnormal: a prompt to review sleep, activity, nutrition and metabolic markers, tracked over time.
Many panels can be collected needle-free in about five minutes and processed by a CLIA-certified lab (not billed to insurance). Medically necessary labs can go to Quest or Labcorp and be billed to insurance.
Being honest
What we don't do.
We don't run panels that won't change the plan.
We don't treat numbers in people who feel well.
And we say so when the honest answer is that nothing needs treating.
What happens next
Options, depending on what we find.
Testing leads to a conversation about what the results mean for you. Explore the condition pages below to see how each set of tests is used.
What it costs
Published pricing.
Initial evaluation
$250
Self-pay
Follow-up visit
$150
Self-pay
We accept PPO plans from Aetna, AmeriHealth, Horizon and UnitedHealthcare, plus Medicare. HMO plans are not accepted. Lab and treatment costs depend on what is ordered.
See full pricing →Frequently asked
Common questions.
Will you treat an abnormal number if I feel fine?
Not by itself. We don't treat numbers in people who feel well. Some results are a reason to monitor rather than act.
Is blood drawn with a needle?
Many panels can be done with our needle-free capillary collection in about five minutes, processed by a CLIA-certified lab; this is not billed to insurance. Medically necessary labs can go to Quest or Labcorp and be billed to insurance.
What is epigenetic age testing?
A test that estimates biological age from DNA methylation patterns. We use it as one data point over time, not as a diagnosis.
What if everything is normal?
Then we say so. Sometimes the honest answer is that nothing needs treating, and we look at sleep, activity and other factors instead.
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