Metabolic Health
- •Fasting glucose
- •HbA1c
- •Fasting insulin
- •HOMA-IR
Medical · Lab Testing
Oswego · Fox Valley · NP-supervised
Comprehensive Blood Panels
Lab testing that goes beyond a standard annual physical — 60+ biomarkers across hormones, metabolism, heart health, thyroid, and nutrients. Ordered by Ryan Kent, FNP-BC and reviewed in context at your consult.
Medically reviewed by Ryan Kent, FNP-BC · Updated June 2026
60+ biomarkers
What we test
Comprehensive panels across the systems that drive hormone optimization, weight loss, and longevity planning.
Hormones
- •Total & free testosterone
- •Estradiol
- •DHEA-S
- •FSH / LH
- •SHBG
Cardiovascular
- •Advanced lipid panel
- •ApoB
- •Lp(a)
- •hs-CRP
Nutrients & More
- •Vitamin D
- •Vitamin B12
- •Thyroid panel (TSH, Free T4/T3)
- •CBC & inflammation
Why it matters
Standard lab panels test a handful of markers and compare you to "normal" ranges based on general populations — enough to screen for disease, not enough to optimize hormones, weight loss, or longevity.
We test more markers and interpret them through a performance and optimization lens at your consult. What's optimal for you — not just "not sick." Your results become the foundation for BioTE hormone therapy, GLP-1 weight loss, peptide protocols, and retesting over time.
Your results become your baseline. Track changes over time. Make decisions based on data — not guesswork.
This is the foundation for BioTE hormones, GLP-1 weight loss, peptide therapy, and hormone program pricing.
Fasting for your blood draw
For the most accurate results, we recommend fasting before your draw. While not always strictly required, fasting gives cleaner data — especially for metabolic and lipid markers.
Minimum
8 hrs
Sufficient for most markers
Ideal
10–12 hrs
Most accurate metabolic & lipid results
Allowed
Water & black coffee
No cream, sugar, or food
Why it matters: Eating before your draw can spike glucose, insulin, and triglycerides — making it harder to get an accurate read on metabolic health. Morning appointments between 7–10 AM work best for hormone testing.
Blood panel quick facts
Cost
$250–450
Panel confirmed at consult
Biomarkers
60+
Across 10 body systems
Fasting
8–12 hrs
Recommended
Results
36–72 hrs
Reviewed with your NP
Pricing
Peak Performance Profile
$199
25+ markers — energy, hormones, metabolism & heart snapshot. Results typically in 24–48 hours. Our most accessible wellness screen.
Order this panel →Comprehensive Wellness Panel
$399
60+ biomarkers including hormone panel, metabolic markers, advanced lipids, thyroid, nutrients, CBC, and inflammation — selected for optimization goals.
Order this panel →BioTE / TRT Baseline Panel
$299
Full hormone and metabolic baseline before pellet therapy or TRT — we never dose blind. Follow-up panels available at monitoring visits.
Order this panel →Women's Hormone Member ($99/mo) includes quarterly NP lab review; panel draw fees are quoted separately. Exact markers and price confirmed before any lab is ordered — no surprise bills.
The bottom line
- ▸You deserve more than a standard panel. Most annual physicals check 8–14 markers. Our comprehensive wellness panels check 60+ across 10 systems — heart, metabolism, hormones, thyroid, liver, kidneys, blood cells, vitamins, and inflammation.
- ▸Patterns matter more than any single number. A “normal” fasting glucose means less if your insulin and triglycerides tell a different story. Comprehensive panels are designed to catch those connections.
- ▸Trends over time beat any single draw. One result is a snapshot. Two or three over a year show direction — and that is where the real value is for hormone, weight loss, and longevity planning.
- ▸Your provider reads results in context. Reference ranges are starting points, not verdicts. Age, activity, medications, and your goals all factor in — reviewed by our NP team.
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Reference ranges vs. targets
Reference ranges come from population statistics — the middle 95% of a large “healthy” group. Being inside the range does not guarantee optimal; being slightly outside does not always mean disease.
Medical society targets (AHA, ADA, Endocrine Society) tie specific numbers to outcomes — e.g., LDL goals for heart risk or HbA1c thresholds for prediabetes. Your provider interprets both in the context of your history, medications, and goals.
Hello Gorgeous Lab Workflow
How we order your labs
FullScript is our go-to for comprehensive panels. We can call in any requisition to Quest or LabCorp — and draw many panels in office at Oswego.
Access Medical Labs
Hormone panelsOur in-house blood draws are processed through Access Medical Labs — CAP-accredited, high-complexity CLIA. Comprehensive Male (778), Female (779), Plus panels (3778/3779), and NextGen saliva options. Results typically 24–48 hours.
- •778 / 779 comprehensive hormone blood panels
- •3778 / 3779 Plus with vitamin D, A1C, cortisol
- •NextGen saliva: menopause, andropause, adrenal
- •Drawn at Hello Gorgeous Oswego → shipped to AML
FullScript Labs
Supplements + labsWe run most comprehensive panels through FullScript — our preferred lab workflow for hormone, metabolic, and wellness testing. Requisitions, tracking, and results stay organized in one place.
- •60+ biomarker wellness panels
- •Hormone & metabolic monitoring
- •Results reviewed at your consult
- •Supplement recommendations when appropriate
Quest & LabCorp
Draw sitesNeed a specific test or prefer a national draw site? We can call in any lab requisition to Quest Diagnostics or LabCorp — you choose the location that fits your schedule.
- •Custom requisitions when clinically indicated
- •Quest & LabCorp locations across Fox Valley
- •BioTE baseline & TRT monitoring labs
- •Fasting morning draws recommended for hormones
Hello Gorgeous Oswego
In-house drawsPhlebotomy on site at our med spa — book a fasting morning slot or combine with your consult. This is what sets us apart from mail-only lab brands.
- •Phlebotomy on site when available
- •Same-day consult + draw options
- •Results typically within 36–72 hours
- •No referral required
Baseline hormone & wellness panels typically $250–450 — exact panel confirmed at consult.
60+ biomarkers · 10 domains
What comprehensive panels cover
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Cardiovascular & Lipids
Lp(a), Total Cholesterol, HDL, Triglycerides, LDL, Cholesterol/HDL Ratio, Non-HDL Cholesterol, ApoB
Your heart health snapshot. Beyond standard cholesterol, ApoB is widely used as a strong measure of atherosclerotic risk, and Lp(a) is a genetic factor the National Lipid Association recommends checking at least once in adulthood.
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Metabolic & Blood Sugar
Fasting Insulin, Fasting Glucose, BUN/Creatinine Ratio, HbA1c
How your body handles energy. Most standard panels only check glucose — adding fasting insulin shows how hard your body works to keep blood sugar stable, often years before glucose or HbA1c shift.
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Hormones & Endocrine
SHBG, Free Testosterone, Bioavailable Testosterone, Total Testosterone, DHEA-S, FSH, LH, Estradiol, PSA (men)
Markers that affect energy, body composition, mood, and recovery. Total testosterone alone can mislead — free and bioavailable testosterone complete the picture, especially with obesity or high SHBG.
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Thyroid Function
TSH, Free T4, Free T3, TPO Antibodies
Your thyroid drives metabolism, energy, and temperature. TSH screens well, but Free T4, Free T3, and TPO antibodies reveal conversion issues and autoimmune thyroid disease.
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Liver Function
Albumin, Total Protein, Globulin, A/G Ratio, Total Bilirubin, Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), AST, ALT
How well your liver processes nutrients, medications, and toxins. AST also rises with muscle breakdown — a hard training week can elevate it; ALT is more liver-specific.
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Kidney Function
BUN, Creatinine, eGFR, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, CO2, Calcium
Kidneys filter waste and balance electrolytes. eGFR estimates filtration. Electrolytes reflect hydration and acid-base balance — context matters when creatinine is mildly elevated.
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Blood Cells & Counts
Complete Blood Count with Differential — WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Platelets, and white cell differential
Red cells (oxygen delivery), white cells (immune defense), and platelets (clotting). Red cell indices can hint at iron or B12 issues; the differential shows which immune lines are active.
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Vitamins & Nutrients
Vitamin D (25-hydroxyvitamin D), Vitamin B12
Two nutrients with wide-ranging effects. Vitamin D supports bone, immune, and mood health. B12 is essential for energy, nerves, and red blood cells — deficiency is more common than many people realize.
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Inflammation Markers
High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP)
Low-grade systemic inflammation. AHA guidelines tie hs-CRP tiers to cardiovascular risk — but CRP also rises with illness, injury, or hard training, so context is essential.
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Cross-Domain Patterns
Relationships across all domains above
The tenth “domain” is how markers interact — metabolic insulin resistance plus lipid patterns, thyroid effects on SHBG, inflammation compounding metabolic risk. This is where comprehensive panels pay off.
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How markers connect — patterns beat single numbers
Your body is an integrated system. The most useful insights come from relationships between markers, not any single value in isolation.
Metabolic + Cardiovascular
High fasting insulin and triglycerides with low HDL is a well-documented pattern linked to insulin resistance and increased heart risk — even when fasting glucose and LDL look normal.
Thyroid + Hormones
Thyroid hormones affect SHBG production, which shifts the balance between total and free testosterone. Low SHBG on a hormone panel may point to thyroid dysfunction as the root cause.
Inflammation + Metabolic Health
Elevated CRP alongside insulin resistance and high triglycerides suggests a metabolic-inflammatory state with compounding heart risk — a different story than elevated CRP alone.
Kidney + Electrolytes
A mildly elevated creatinine may reflect kidney stress — or dehydration. Electrolytes and clinical context help your provider tell the difference.
Liver + Activity Level
Elevated AST in someone who trains hard may reflect muscle breakdown, not liver damage. When ALT stays normal while AST is high, the interpretation shifts entirely.
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What can affect your results
Blood work is a snapshot from the moment of your draw. These factors help you prepare and interpret results accurately.
Fasting
Most panels require a 10–12 hour fast for glucose, insulin, and triglycerides. Do not fast longer than 16 hours. Water is fine and encouraged.
Hydration
Dehydration concentrates blood and can raise hemoglobin, creatinine, BUN, and electrolytes. Drink water before your draw — not sugary drinks.
Exercise timing
Avoid hard training for at least 48 hours before your draw. Intense lifting can elevate AST/ALT and temporarily shift testosterone and cortisol.
Sleep
Poor sleep affects hormone and metabolic markers. Aim for a normal night of sleep before your draw when possible.
Supplements & medications
Biotin can interfere with thyroid assays — the FDA recommends stopping biotin at least 72 hours before blood work. Tell us about statins, metformin, and hormone therapy.
Time of day
Testosterone peaks in the early morning. The Endocrine Society recommends hormone testing between 7:00 and 10:00 AM on a fasting draw.
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How often to retest
- •Metabolic markers: annually if prediabetes signals appear; every 3 years if normal (starting around age 35).
- •Lipid panel: every 4–6 years if low risk; more often if abnormal or on therapy.
- •Thyroid: based on symptoms, family history, and prior results.
- •Hormones: low testosterone should be confirmed with a repeat morning draw before starting treatment.
- •Kidney function: at least annually if there is an established issue.
- •The big picture: two or three draws over a year reveal trends — far more informative than any single snapshot.
Common questions
Comprehensive wellness and hormone baseline panels typically run $250–450 at Hello Gorgeous Med Spa in Oswego, IL, depending on which markers are ordered. Exact pricing is confirmed at your consult before any lab is drawn — we do not surprise-bill for panels you did not agree to.
Panels often include 60+ biomarkers across metabolic health (glucose, HbA1c, insulin), hormones (testosterone, estradiol, DHEA-S, SHBG, FSH/LH), cardiovascular markers (advanced lipids, ApoB, Lp(a), hs-CRP), full thyroid (TSH, Free T4/T3, TPO antibodies), nutrients (Vitamin D, B12), CBC, and liver/kidney function — tailored to your goals at consult.
Fasting is recommended but not always strictly required. For the most accurate metabolic and lipid results, we recommend 8–12 hours of fasting — 8 hours is sufficient, 10–12 is ideal. Water and black coffee are fine. Morning draws between 7–10 AM are best for hormone testing.
Standard panels test 8–14 markers and compare you to population reference ranges. We order broader wellness panels and interpret results through an optimization lens with your NP — looking for patterns across systems, not just whether each number is "in range."
Most results return within 36–72 hours depending on the panel and lab partner (FullScript, Quest, or LabCorp). We review results with you at follow-up — not as a raw PDF with no context.
FullScript is our primary workflow for comprehensive wellness panels. We can also call in requisitions to Quest Diagnostics or LabCorp when that fits your test or location. Many draws can be done in office at our Oswego med spa.
No referral is required. Ryan Kent, FNP-BC can order medically appropriate labs as part of your Hello Gorgeous care plan.
No. This guide is educational. Diagnosis and treatment require a consultation where your full history, exam, and labs are reviewed together.
Educational content only — not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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