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Metabolic Health Blood Test Panel: 77 Biomarkers in One Draw

One blood draw, 77 biomarkers, a data-driven snapshot of how your metabolism is working.

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Metabolic Discovery Comprehensive Panel: $331.96 with the promotion (regular $414.95, a savings of $82.99), promotional pricing at time of writing.

At a glance

A comprehensive metabolic health blood test panel measures how your body regulates blood sugar, processes fats, and converts food into energy. The Metabolic Discovery Comprehensive Panel covers 77 biomarkers across 15 tests in a single blood draw, giving health-conscious adults a detailed metabolic baseline. It's currently available at 20% off through the Metabolic Health Boost promotion.

Best suited for

  • Adults noticing unexplained weight gain, or difficulty losing weight, despite consistent healthy habits
  • Anyone with persistent tiredness that rest doesn't resolve
  • People whose mood or energy seems tied to meals and blood sugar swings
  • Health optimizers who want a broad metabolic baseline before changing diet or training
  • Anyone tracking whether nutrition or lifestyle changes are actually moving their numbers

What's included

Metabolic Discovery Comprehensive Panel

15 blood tests covering 77 biomarkers; full test-by-test contents are listed on the partner's order page

Deep-dive the key markers: Fasting Glucose, HbA1c, LDL-C, HDL-C, Triglycerides, 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

Your metabolism sits at the center of weight management, energy levels, and long-term wellness. A broad panel looks at the system as a whole, how your body regulates blood sugar, transports lipids, and supports organ function, rather than isolating a single number. That context is what makes results actionable: patterns across related markers tell you far more than any one value on its own.

The Metabolic Discovery Comprehensive Panel bundles 15 tests spanning 77 biomarkers into one blood draw. Breadth matters here because early shifts in markers associated with metabolic disorders often appear across several related values before symptoms become obvious. Reviewing them together with your doctor can surface imbalances worth watching well before they would stand out on a basic screening.

Metabolic markers are also most useful as trends. Establishing a baseline now, then retesting after dietary or lifestyle changes, shows whether what you're doing is actually moving the numbers, and gives every future result context.

None of this replaces medical care. Think of the panel as structured data collection: it measures, tracks, and flags results to review with your doctor, who can interpret them alongside your history, medications, and goals.

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

Promo code

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Save 20% on Discovery Panels with code ULTA128B, current promotion; confirm final pricing on the partner page.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Metabolic Discovery Comprehensive Panel measure?

It measures 77 biomarkers across 15 blood tests that together reflect how your body regulates blood sugar, processes fats, and supports core organ function. The partner positions it as a deep look at how your body processes energy, relevant to weight, energy levels, and overall wellness. The full test-by-test contents are listed on the partner's order page.

Can I order this metabolic panel without a doctor's visit?

Yes, ordering is done online, and results are delivered directly to you in a secure, confidential account, with no referral appointment required. You choose the panel, complete a blood draw at a partner lab location, and review your results from home. Bring anything flagged to your own doctor for interpretation.

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. Most other US residents can order online without issue. Check the partner site for current state-by-state availability.

How do I use the ULTA128B promo code?

Enter code ULTA128B at checkout to take 20% off Discovery Panels under the Metabolic Health Boost promotion. At the time of writing, that brings the Metabolic Discovery Comprehensive Panel from $414.95 to $331.96. Promotions change, so confirm final pricing on the partner page before ordering.

Will this panel confirm a metabolic disorder?

No, this panel measures and screens biomarkers; it is not intended to confirm any condition. Out-of-range results are flags to review with your doctor, who can interpret them in the context of your health history and order any clinical follow-up. Lab data informs that conversation; it doesn't replace it.

How often should I repeat metabolic testing?

There's no universal schedule, many people establish a baseline, then retest after a few months of dietary or lifestyle changes to see whether trends are moving in the right direction. The panel is designed to support this kind of ongoing monitoring. Your doctor can help you set a retesting cadence that fits your goals.

References

  1. [1] Hidden Risks behind Normal Fasting Glucose: Is It Significant? — Diabetes & Metabolism Journal (Korean Diabetes Association, via PMC)
  2. [2] Good to Know: Factors Affecting Blood Glucose — Clinical Diabetes, American Diabetes Association (via PMC)
  3. [3] Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes — National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
  4. [4] Interpreting A1C: Principles of the A1C Assay — National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
  5. [5] Interpreting A1C: Diabetes and Hemoglobin Variants — National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
  6. [6] The A1C Test & Diabetes — National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
  7. [7] LDL: The 'Bad' Cholesterol — MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine, NIH)
  8. [8] Low-density lipoproteins cause atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: A consensus statement from the European Atherosclerosis Society Consensus Panel — European Heart Journal
  9. [9] Familial Hypercholesterolemia — GeneReviews, NCBI Bookshelf (NIH)
  10. [10] Hypercholesterolemia — StatPearls, NCBI Bookshelf (NIH)
  11. [11] Low HDL Cholesterol — StatPearls, NCBI Bookshelf (NIH)
  12. [12] HPS2-THRIVE, AIM-HIGH and dal-OUTCOMES: HDL-cholesterol under attack — Global Cardiology Science & Practice
  13. [13] Metabolic syndrome — MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine, NIH)
  14. [14] Cholesterol Levels: What You Need to Know — MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine, NIH)
  15. [15] Triglycerides — MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine, NIH)
  16. [16] Hypertriglyceridemia — StatPearls, NCBI Bookshelf (NIH/NLM)
  17. [17] High Blood Triglycerides — National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NIH)
  18. [18] Physiology, Glomerular Filtration Rate — StatPearls, NCBI Bookshelf (NIH)
  19. [19] Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) — National Kidney Foundation
  20. [20] What Is Chronic Kidney Disease in Adults? — NIDDK (NIH)
  21. [21] Is It Time for a Requiem for Creatine Supplementation-Induced Kidney Failure? A Narrative Review — Nutrients
  22. [22] Estimated GFR (eGFR) Test: Kidney Function Levels, Stages, and What to Do Next — National Kidney Foundation
  23. [23] Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) Test — StatPearls, NCBI Bookshelf (NIH)
  24. [24] Definition & Facts of NAFLD & NASH — NIDDK (NIH)
  25. [26] Liver Function Tests — StatPearls, NCBI Bookshelf (NIH)

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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