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Male/Female Comprehensive Blood Panel
Life Extension offers the most direct and cost-effective way to access high-quality LabCorp testing without a doctor's visit. It is perfect for the self-educated consumer who wants standard clinical panels (CBC, Chemistry, Hormones) at wholesale prices.
Quality & Materials
Standard venous draw at LabCorp facilities; maintains the highest clinical specimen standards.
Evidence & Testing
Uses standard clinical assays that are the foundation of modern diagnostic medicine.
Brand Transparency
Provides standard LabCorp reports; however, they offer less guidance on 'optimal' vs 'normal' ranges compared to others.
Value Assessment
Often available for under $250 during sales, covering comprehensive hormones (DHEA, Testosterone, Estradiol) which are often expensive add-ons elsewhere.
Why Not Alternatives?
It lacks the fancy UI and algorithmic recommendations of Function or InsideTracker, but for raw data, it is significantly cheaper than going through a primary care physician without high-tier insurance.
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