HealthLabs
Online lab seller- Says 4,500+ labs, including Quest and Labcorp
- Online or by phone. No doctor referral or insurance needed.
- Secure HealthLabs account. Says 1 to 3 business days.
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Three questions. You get a suggested set of tests and the sellers that fit what you care about. This tool gives education, not a diagnosis.
Lipid panel
Total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglycerides in one draw.
Read the guideApoB
Counts the artery-clogging particles in your blood.
Read the guideLipoprotein(a)
An inherited risk factor most people have never been tested for.
Read the guideHigh-sensitivity CRP
A low-grade inflammation marker linked to heart risk.
Read the guideHemoglobin A1C
Your average blood sugar over about three months.
Read the guideComprehensive metabolic panel
14 markers for kidneys, liver, blood sugar, and electrolytes.
Read the guideComplete blood count
Red cells, white cells, hemoglobin, and platelets.
Read the guideTSH
The first-line check for an underactive or overactive thyroid.
Read the guideVitamin D, 25-hydroxy
Checks whether you have enough vitamin D for bones and muscle.
Read the guideVitamin B12
Checks B12 for fatigue, tingling, and anemia questions.
Read the guideFerritin
Shows your body's iron stores.
Read the guideTestosterone, total
Checks total testosterone when symptoms suggest it may be low.
Read the guideHeart health panel
The blood tests that give the clearest read on cardiovascular risk.
Read the guideAnnual physical blood work
A solid baseline: CBC, CMP, lipids, A1C, and thyroid.
Read the guidePrivate MD Labs
Online lab seller- Says 4,500+ Quest and Labcorp locations
- Every order reviewed by a physician. Says you pay $1 to start and the rest after results.
- Secure online portal with plain-English explanations. Says many results arrive overnight.
Walk-In Lab
Online lab seller- Lab network not named on its homepage
- Online, no insurance or doctor order needed. Shows a $6 physician fee per order on popular tests.
- Online account. Turnaround not stated on its homepage.
Quest Health
Lab-run- Quest, 2,000+ locations
- Buy online and book a Quest appointment. An independent provider is involved.
- Online as soon as ready, with an email alert. Provider discussion included at no extra cost.
Labcorp OnDemand
Lab-run- Labcorp, 2,000+ patient service centers and 400+ Walgreens sites
- Buy online. An authorized healthcare professional orders the test. You create a Labcorp Patient account.
- Labcorp Patient account. Says most results within 1 to 2 days of the lab receiving your sample.
Function Health
Annual membership- Quest, 2,000+ locations, or at-home draw
- Membership. $365 per year. Two testing rounds a year.
- One dashboard with clinician review and explanations.
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