Metabolic Core
4 ORDERS
The foundation panels most stacks start from.
- CMP (comprehensive metabolic)
- CBC (complete blood count)
- HbA1c
- Uric Acid
Order it yourself — Labcorp / Quest
Self-pay clinical draws with the fastest turnaround on this page. We have no affiliation and earn nothing on this route.
DISCLOSURE: NO AFFILIATION — MONTHLEES EARNS NOTHING IF YOU USE THIS ROUTE. IT’S HERE BECAUSE IT’S A GOOD ONE.
No provider auto-syncs — every route ends with you uploading your results to Precision
| PRICE | From $49 self-pay |
|---|---|
| PANEL | You choose the tests |
| SAMPLE | In-person draw |
| TURNAROUND | 1–3 days |
FASTEST
SELF-PAY
NO AFFILIATION
What to order
OUR RECOMMENDED SELF-ORDER PANEL · FROM THE FRUGAL BLOODWORK GUIDE
The full clinical menu is available — this is the panel we suggest assembling for a Precision-ready picture.
Lipids & Inflammation
3 ORDERS
Cardiovascular picture beyond basic cholesterol.
- Lipid Panel
- ApoB
- hsCRP
Thyroid & Hormones
4 ORDERS
Energy and metabolism signals.
- TSH
- Free T3
- Free T4
- Total & Free Testosterone
Nutrients & Iron
3 ORDERS
Deficiencies Precision corrects most often.
- Vitamin D (25-OH)
- Ferritin + Iron Panel
- Vitamin B12 / Folate
PRICES VARY PER TEST AND BY REGION · THE FRUGAL BLOODWORK GUIDE WALKS THROUGH ORDERING STEP BY STEP.
WHAT’S GOOD
- Fastest turnaround here — often 1–3 days
- Clinical venous draw — the full test menu is available
- No affiliation — we earn nothing on this route
WHAT’S NOT
- In-person appointment and a needle
- You assemble your own panel — our guide shows which tests to order
- Results arrive as a PDF you upload to Precision — true of every route here
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TRENDLINE GROWS
Common questions
Can I really order my own labs without a doctor?
In most U.S. states, yes — Labcorp OnDemand and Quest consumer testing let you self-order and self-pay. A few states restrict it; the guide lists them.
Will insurance cover a self-ordered draw?
Usually not — self-pay is the point of this route. If you want insurance to pay, use the doctor route instead.
How do results get into Precision?
You download the results PDF from the lab portal and upload it to Precision — same as every route on this page.
Facts checked: 2026-07-01
