Full biomarker guide
Anti Aging 1 Baseline is a blood test panel covering lipids, glucose control, inflammation, thyroid, liver, kidney, and key nutrients for a clear baseline.
This is a lab panel, meaning you get many related blood tests in one order and one blood draw. Anti Aging 1 Baseline is designed to give you a first-pass snapshot of the systems most tied to long-term healthspan—cardiometabolic risk, inflammation, thyroid signaling, organ function, and a few high-leverage nutrients—so you can decide what to work on first and what to simply track over time.
Do I need this panel?
You may want the Anti Aging 1 Baseline panel if you are trying to establish a clear starting point for longevity-focused habits (nutrition, training, sleep, stress, alcohol, supplements) and you do not want to guess which area matters most. A single “normal” lab value rarely tells the whole story; patterns across cholesterol markers, glucose control, inflammation, and thyroid function can explain why you feel fine but want to reduce future risk—or why you have subtle symptoms without an obvious cause.
This panel can also be useful if you are seeing changes you cannot easily attribute to lifestyle, such as unexpected weight gain, stubborn fatigue, reduced exercise tolerance, brain fog, changes in appetite, or new digestive issues. Those symptoms are nonspecific, but they often overlap with thyroid shifts, iron status issues, inflammation, or early metabolic changes that show up across multiple markers.
If you already have a known condition (for example, diabetes, thyroid disease, kidney disease, or active liver disease) or you take medications that affect these systems, this panel can help you and your clinician monitor trends—while recognizing that you may need additional, condition-specific tests.
Your results are educational and should support clinician-directed care rather than self-diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms (chest pain, fainting, shortness of breath at rest, black stools, jaundice, or rapid unexplained weight loss), urgent medical evaluation matters more than any baseline panel.
This panel includes standard blood-based assays commonly performed in CLIA-certified laboratories; reference ranges and flags can vary by lab, so interpretation should focus on patterns and trends over time.
Lab testing
Order labs to measure Anti-Aging Baseline Panel
from $129 at Quest Diagnostics
About 1 week
Schedule online — results typically within a week
Clear next steps
Guidance included, with follow-up care available
HSA / FSA
Eligible for pre-tax health spending accounts
Get this panel with Vitals Vault
Vitals Vault makes it straightforward to order a multi-marker baseline without turning it into a months-long project. You place one order, complete one blood draw, and receive a set of results that are meant to be read together—because cardiometabolic health, inflammation, thyroid signaling, and organ function influence each other.
Once your results are in, you can use PocketMD to prioritize what to act on first. That matters with broad panels: you do not need to “optimize” everything at once. A good next step is usually choosing one or two themes (for example, improving insulin sensitivity, lowering inflammation, or correcting a nutrient deficiency), then retesting the most relevant markers on a sensible schedule.
If your baseline raises new questions, you can expand into a broader follow-up panel later (for example, a comprehensive wellness panel or a more advanced anti-aging panel) rather than ordering everything upfront.
- One order, one draw: multiple biomarkers measured together for context
- Results designed for trend tracking (baseline → changes → retest)
- PocketMD support to translate multi-marker results into priorities
Key benefits of Anti Aging 1 Baseline
- Creates a single, repeatable baseline across cardiometabolic, thyroid, inflammation, and organ-function markers.
- Helps you spot early metabolic risk patterns (glucose, insulin resistance signals, triglycerides/HDL patterns) before they become obvious.
- Adds context to cholesterol results by pairing lipids with inflammation and glucose control markers.
- Screens for common “silent” issues that affect energy and training response, such as iron status or vitamin D insufficiency.
- Supports smarter follow-up testing by showing which category is most out of range (rather than ordering dozens of add-ons blindly).
- Makes lifestyle experiments measurable by giving you objective markers to retest after targeted changes.
- Improves interpretation by showing how multiple systems move together (for example, thyroid patterns alongside lipids and weight changes).
What is the Anti Aging 1 Baseline panel?
Anti Aging 1 Baseline is a bundled lab panel that measures a set of blood biomarkers commonly used to assess healthspan-related risk and resilience. Instead of focusing on one analyte, it combines several categories that tend to move together over time:
• Cardiometabolic markers (lipids and glucose control) that relate to atherosclerosis risk and metabolic flexibility. • Inflammation markers that can signal higher cardiometabolic risk or recovery issues when persistently elevated. • Thyroid markers that influence energy, weight regulation, temperature tolerance, and lipid metabolism. • Liver and kidney function markers that matter for medication/supplement safety and overall physiology. • Nutrient and blood-building markers (such as iron status and vitamin D) that can affect fatigue, performance, and immune function.
A baseline panel is most useful when you treat it like a starting map. The goal is not perfection on every line item; it is to identify the few signals that are most likely to improve your long-term trajectory and to establish numbers you can compare against in 3–12 months.
What do my panel results mean?
When several markers are low
“Low” on a panel usually matters most for nutrients and blood-building markers (for example, low ferritin or low vitamin D) and sometimes for thyroid signaling patterns (such as low free T4 or low TSH in the right context). A cluster of low nutrient-related markers can fit with fatigue, low training capacity, hair shedding, restless legs, or frequent illness, but it can also reflect diet patterns, absorption issues, or recent blood loss. If multiple markers suggest low protein status or low albumin, or if blood counts are low, it is worth discussing with a clinician because the next step is often identifying the cause rather than simply supplementing.
When results are in an optimal pattern
An “optimal” panel pattern is less about every value being perfectly centered and more about categories agreeing with each other: favorable lipids (especially triglycerides and HDL), stable glucose control (fasting glucose and A1c aligned), low background inflammation (hs-CRP not persistently elevated), and normal organ function markers that support safe long-term planning. If your thyroid markers are in range and consistent with your symptoms, and nutrient markers are adequate, your baseline becomes a strong reference point. In that situation, the best use of the panel is trend tracking—retesting after meaningful lifestyle changes or at regular intervals to catch drift early.
When several markers are high
High results become more informative when they cluster. For example, higher triglycerides plus lower HDL plus elevated fasting glucose or A1c often points toward insulin resistance patterns, especially if liver enzymes are also elevated. Elevated hs-CRP alongside unfavorable lipids can suggest higher cardiometabolic risk than lipids alone would imply, particularly if it stays elevated on repeat testing when you are not sick or injured. High liver enzymes, high creatinine, or abnormal electrolytes should be interpreted cautiously and usually deserve confirmation and clinical follow-up, because hydration status, exercise, alcohol, and medications can shift these markers in the short term.
Factors that influence panel results
Because this is a multi-marker panel, short-term factors can create “false patterns” if you do not account for them. Recent intense exercise can raise CK (if included), AST/ALT, and sometimes creatinine; dehydration can concentrate kidney markers; a viral illness can raise hs-CRP and shift lipids; and a high-fat meal before a non-fasting draw can raise triglycerides. Thyroid markers can be influenced by pregnancy, acute illness, biotin supplements, and certain medications. Alcohol intake, sleep debt, and recent weight change can affect liver enzymes, triglycerides, and glucose markers. The most reliable interpretation comes from pairing your results with your recent routine (training, diet, illness, supplements, medications) and repeating key markers when something looks inconsistent with how you feel.
What’s included in this panel
- % Saturation
- Amorphous Sediment
- Appearance
- Bacteria
- Bilirubin
- Calcium Oxalate Crystals
- Casts
- Color
- Crystals
- Estradiol
- Glucose
- Granular Cast
- Hyaline Cast
- Igf 1, Lc/Ms
- Iron Binding Capacity
- Iron, Total
- Ketones
- Leukocyte Esterase
- Nitrite
- Occult Blood
- Ph
- Protein
- Psa, Total
- Rbc
- Renal Epithelial Cells
- Specific Gravity
- Squamous Epithelial Cells
- Testosterone, Free
- Testosterone, Total, Ms
- Transitional Epithelial Cells
- Triple Phosphate Crystals
- Uric Acid Crystals
- Wbc
- Yeast
- Z Score (Female)
- Z Score (Male)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to fast for the Anti Aging 1 Baseline panel?
Fasting is often recommended because triglycerides, glucose, and insulin are easier to interpret when you have not eaten for 8–12 hours. Water is typically fine, and you can usually take routine medications unless your clinician has told you otherwise. If you cannot fast, you can still test, but you should interpret triglycerides and insulin with extra caution.
How do I interpret a panel with many results without getting overwhelmed?
Start by grouping markers into themes: (1) lipids and ApoB, (2) glucose control (glucose/A1c/insulin), (3) inflammation (hs-CRP), (4) thyroid (TSH and free hormones, plus antibodies if included), (5) liver/kidney/electrolytes (CMP), and (6) nutrient and blood-building markers (CBC, ferritin/iron, vitamin D, B12/folate). Then pick the one or two themes with the clearest out-of-range pattern or the strongest match to your symptoms and focus there first.
How often should I repeat a baseline anti-aging lab panel?
A common approach is to retest in about 8–12 weeks after a targeted change if you are actively working on a specific issue (for example, triglycerides/insulin resistance or vitamin D repletion). If your results are stable and you are using the panel for trend tracking, many people repeat every 6–12 months. Your ideal cadence depends on how abnormal the baseline is, whether you start new medications or supplements, and your overall risk profile.
Is this panel diagnostic for disease or “biological age”?
This panel is not a single test that diagnoses aging or produces a definitive biological-age score. It measures biomarkers that correlate with healthspan-related risk and physiology. Abnormal results can suggest areas that deserve follow-up, confirmation, or clinical evaluation, but diagnosis typically requires clinical context and sometimes additional testing.
What if only one marker is abnormal but everything else looks fine?
Single-marker abnormalities are common and often reflect short-term factors (recent illness, training load, dehydration, supplements like biotin, or lab variation). The most practical next step is to confirm whether the result repeats and to check whether it fits the surrounding pattern. For example, a mildly elevated hs-CRP is more concerning if lipids and glucose control are also unfavorable and it stays elevated on repeat testing when you feel well.
Is it better to order this panel or pick individual tests?
A panel is usually more useful for a first baseline because it provides context—lipids alongside inflammation and glucose control, thyroid alongside weight/energy-related markers, and organ function alongside everything else. Individual tests can make sense when you already know what you are tracking (for example, retesting A1c and fasting insulin after a diet change) or when you are following a clinician’s specific plan.
How does ordering Anti-Aging Baseline Panel work?
Purchase online through Vitals Vault. A licensed clinician reviews and approves your order, then you receive a digital requisition for a Quest Diagnostics blood draw.
Where do I get my blood drawn?
Samples are collected in person at Quest Diagnostics locations nationwide. After checkout you can schedule your visit at a convenient site.
How long until I get results?
Most results are ready about a week after your draw. You can view them securely in your Vitals Vault account.
Do I need a doctor referral?
No separate referral appointment is required. Clinician review is included in the online order flow.
Are HSA and FSA accepted?
Yes. Eligible HSA/FSA cards can be used at checkout for qualifying lab orders.
Are my results private?
Results are available in your secure Vitals Vault account. You control who you share them with, subject to applicable law.
What is the difference between blood glucose and A1c?
Blood glucose shows the amount of sugar in your blood at a single moment. A1c (hemoglobin A1c) estimates your average blood sugar over roughly the past 8–12 weeks. Comparing them helps explain whether your long-term average lines up with your fasting glucose on draw day.
What does Anti-Aging Baseline Panel help me understand?
It helps you understand how this marker fits into your broader metabolic picture, with results tracked in your Vitals Vault account.
What can I do if my A1c or glucose results are elevated?
Elevated values can signal higher metabolic risk. Many people start with nutrition, activity, sleep, and weight management, then retest and review results with a clinician. This test is educational and does not replace medical advice or diagnosis.
How accurate is this testing?
Your sample is processed at CLIA-certified Quest Diagnostics laboratories. Results should still be interpreted with a qualified clinician alongside your history, symptoms, and other labs.
Why is there an age minimum for ordering?
Consumer-initiated testing through Vitals Vault is limited to adults 18+ so ordering and interpretation stay aligned with clinical best practices for this channel.
