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Lab Testing · Baseline
Foundational Panel
The baseline every treatment plan should start from — metabolic health, thyroid, hormones and blood count in one draw, reviewed by a clinician.
Pricing confirmed on your consultation
Your consult is free. We will not prescribe this — or anything — before a clinician has spoken with you and reviewed your bloodwork. Final cost depends on the form and dose prescribed.
FDA-approved · Rx only
Mechanism
Optimization without data is guessing.
The foundational panel covers a complete metabolic panel, complete blood count, A1c and fasting glucose, a full lipid profile, thyroid function and core hormones.
It exists to answer one question before you spend money on treatment: what is actually happening in your body right now?
You get a clinician's written interpretation, not a PDF of numbers with reference ranges and no explanation.
Protocol
How treatment usually runs.
A typical schedule. Yours is set by your clinician after your labs come back.
| Phase | Weeks | Typical | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Order | Day 0 | Requisition issued | Patient service centre or at-home draw where available. |
| Draw | Day 1–7 | Fasting, morning preferred | Hormones are most accurate before 10am. |
| Results | Day 3–5 | Clinician-reviewed | Written interpretation included. |
| Recheck | Month 3–6 | Repeat markers | Only what needs re-measuring. |
What to expect
Honestly, over time.
Day 0
Order
Requisition sent immediately after your evaluation.
Day 1–7
Draw
At a partner centre or at home where available.
Day 3–5
Results
Reviewed and explained, not just delivered.
Month 3–6
Recheck
Track what you changed.
Evidence
What the research shows.
Baseline lab work is standard of care before initiating hormone therapy, GLP-1 treatment or longevity protocols.
It also catches unrelated findings — thyroid dysfunction, anaemia, prediabetes — that commonly explain symptoms people attribute to something else.
Safety and eligibility
Your consult and labs screen for all of the following.
- Fasting is required for accurate glucose and lipid results.
- Morning draws are preferred for testosterone and cortisol.
- Tell your provider about supplements, particularly biotin, which interferes with several assays.
- Lab results are interpreted in the context of symptoms, never in isolation.
FAQ
Foundational Panel questions.
A complete metabolic panel, complete blood count, A1c and fasting glucose, full lipid profile, thyroid function and core hormone markers — plus a clinician's written interpretation.
Yes, for accurate glucose and lipid measurement. A morning draw is also preferred because testosterone and cortisol follow a daily rhythm and are highest early.
Most results return within three to five business days of your draw, along with a clinician-written interpretation explaining what each marker means for you.
We will not prescribe before we understand you.
Book a one-to-one consult with the clinical team. We talk through your goals, order the bloodwork that matters, and build a plan from what we find.