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General Health Blood Test Panels: Full-Body Wellness Baseline

One blood draw, a complete snapshot of the core systems your health runs on.

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Panels from $94.48 with the 50% promotion (Basic Plus, regularly $188.95); Advanced $139.98 and Advanced Plus $508.98 at time of writing.

At a glance

General health blood test panels measure the core markers of overall wellness in a single order: complete blood count, metabolic and liver function, kidney markers, cholesterol and triglycerides, thyroid function, blood sugar and hemoglobin A1c, iron and ferritin, and vitamin D. They are designed for adults who want a data-driven baseline of their health without waiting for symptoms. Three tiers, Basic Plus (8 tests), Advanced (13 tests), and Advanced Plus (23 tests), let you match the depth of testing to your goals and budget.

Best suited for

  • Adults who want an annual wellness baseline beyond what a standard office visit typically covers
  • Anyone tracking year-over-year trends in cholesterol, blood sugar, thyroid, or vitamin levels
  • People optimizing nutrition, fitness, or supplement routines who want objective data
  • Those without easy access to a primary care physician who still want physician-reviewed lab results
  • Budget-conscious testers choosing between basic, advanced, and comprehensive panel tiers

What's included

General Health - Basic Plus Lab Panel

8 tests, 66 biomarkers, overall health, metabolic, liver, thyroid, and nutritional status

General Health - Advanced Lab Panel

13 tests, 86 biomarkers, adds markers associated with diabetes risk, inflammation, and kidney health

General Health - Advanced Plus Lab Panel

23 tests, 113 biomarkers, broadest tier, adding hormone and additional cardiovascular and inflammation markers

Complete Blood Count (CBC)

Red and white cells, platelets, overall blood health

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)

Liver and kidney markers plus electrolytes

Lipid Panel

Total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides

Thyroid Markers (TSH, with Free T3/Free T4 on select panels)

Metabolism and energy regulation

Glucose

Current blood sugar status

Hemoglobin A1c

Roughly three-month blood sugar trend

Iron & Ferritin

Oxygen transport and iron stores

Vitamin D

Immune, bone, and nerve support

Deep-dive the key markers: Fasting Glucose, HbA1c, LDL-C, HDL-C, Triglycerides, TSH, Free T3, Free T4, Vitamin D, Ferritin, eGFR, ALT

Key biomarker ranges

Commonly used adult reference ranges for markers this panel measures, labs vary, so always interpret results against your lab's stated ranges and with your doctor.

Fasting Glucose (mg/dL)

Commonly used reference ranges place fasting glucose at 70–99 mg/dL; results vary with sleep, stress, and recent illness, and labs differ slightly.

Fasting Glucose reference ranges (mg/dL)
ZoneRange
Low50–70 mg/dL
Optimal70–100 mg/dL
Prediabetic range100–126 mg/dL
Diabetic range126–160 mg/dL
Hemoglobin A1c (%)

Commonly used reference ranges place HbA1c below 5.7%; conditions affecting red blood cells can skew results, so labs and clinicians interpret in context.

Hemoglobin A1c reference ranges (%)
ZoneRange
Optimal4–5.7 %
Prediabetic range5.7–6.5 %
Diabetic range6.5–10 %
LDL Cholesterol (mg/dL)

Commonly used reference ranges label LDL-C under 100 mg/dL optimal; ideal targets depend on your overall cardiovascular risk profile.

LDL Cholesterol reference ranges (mg/dL)
ZoneRange
Optimal0–100 mg/dL
Near optimal100–130 mg/dL
Borderline high130–160 mg/dL
High160–190 mg/dL
Very high190–220 mg/dL

The importance of testing

Most people only see lab work once a year, if that, and usually only the handful of tests their insurance covers. A general health panel widens that lens. In one draw it covers blood health (CBC), liver and kidney function plus electrolytes (comprehensive metabolic panel), cholesterol and triglycerides (lipid panel), thyroid function (TSH, with Free T3 and Free T4 on select panels), blood sugar status via glucose and hemoglobin A1c, iron and ferritin, and vitamin D.

The real value is the baseline. A single result tells you where you stand today; repeating the same panel over time shows the direction each marker is moving. Trends in A1c, LDL cholesterol, liver enzymes, or ferritin often shift years before anything feels wrong, which makes them useful early signals to review with your doctor rather than surprises to react to later.

These panels are also practical decision-making tools. Vitamin D, iron, thyroid, and blood sugar markers can help you and your clinician evaluate whether nutrition, training, sleep, or supplement changes are actually moving the numbers, instead of guessing.

Every result is physician-reviewed before release, and reports are designed to be shared. Bring them to your next appointment: flagged values are conversation starters for your doctor, not medical conclusions.

Part of our complete guide to Metabolic Health Lab Tests — browse every panel and biomarker guide in this hub.

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Frequently asked questions

What is included in a general health blood test panel?

General health panels typically include a CBC, comprehensive metabolic panel, lipid panel, thyroid markers (TSH, with Free T3/Free T4 on select tiers), glucose and hemoglobin A1c, iron and ferritin, and vitamin D. The three tiers scale from 8 tests and 66 biomarkers (Basic Plus) to 23 tests and 113 biomarkers (Advanced Plus).

Do I need a doctor's visit to order a general health panel?

No, a doctor's order is included with every purchase, so you can order online without an office visit. You choose your panel online, visit a local Quest location for the draw, and receive physician-reviewed results in your secure account.

Which panel tier should I choose?

Basic Plus (8 tests) covers the essentials for a first baseline; Advanced (13 tests) adds markers associated with diabetes risk, inflammation, and kidney health; and Advanced Plus (23 tests) is the broadest option, adding hormone and additional cardiovascular markers. If you are testing for the first time, many people start with Basic Plus or Advanced and step up in later rounds based on results.

How quickly will I get my results?

Most results are available within 24 to 48 hours, though some individual tests can take longer. All results are physician-reviewed before release and delivered securely to your online account.

Can I pay with HSA or FSA funds?

Yes, HSA and FSA payment is accepted for eligible services, and no insurance is required to order. That makes these panels a common way to use pre-tax health dollars on proactive testing.

Is direct-to-consumer lab testing available in every state?

No, direct-to-consumer lab testing is restricted or prohibited in New York, New Jersey, and Rhode Island, so residents of those states may be blocked at the partner's checkout. Elsewhere in the US, you can test at any of roughly 2,100 Quest locations as a walk-in or by appointment.

References

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Reviewed by

Jason August

Jason August

Founder & Editorial Lead

Jason August is the founder of Metabolic Markers and its parent company, Advancing Development. He has spent his career building and scaling real-world ventures, including as a founding team member at Build-A-Bear Workshop during its growth from startup to global public company, and since then across capital, real estate, adaptive reuse, and hospitality. He founded Metabolic Markers to make blood-biomarker testing easier to understand and access, and oversees the site’s content and editorial accuracy. Jason is not a medical professional; all content on this site is educational, reviewed for accuracy, and never a substitute for advice from a licensed physician.

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