✅ The Basics — Start Here

For everyone · 4 markers · $32.40 with code CAMERON $36.00

Never had bloodwork, or haven't in years, and want the widest useful sweep for the least money.

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All 4 markers load into your cart in one click. No doctor's visit, drawn at any Quest location in the US, results by email in about two weeks. Code CAMERON applies automatically.

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Why this panel

These four are the cheapest markers in the catalogue and between them they touch blood, kidney, liver, electrolytes, cholesterol and blood sugar. It is not a complete picture, but it is a genuine one — and it's the panel most likely to turn up something you didn't know about.

💡 What most people missThis is the panel to buy if you're not sure yet. Every marker here is $9. Together they screen anaemia, kidney function, liver damage, electrolytes, cholesterol and diabetes. If something comes back off, you now know which direction to spend real money in — which is worth far more than guessing at a $250 panel you might not need.
⏰ When to get it drawnFast 9–12 hours for accurate triglycerides and glucose. Morning is easiest.

The 4 markers — and why each one is here

Complete Blood Count (CBC) w/ Differential $9.00
Anaemia, infection, platelets — the broadest cheap screen there is
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) $9.00
Kidney, liver, electrolytes and glucose in one $9 test
Lipid Panel $9.00
Cholesterol and triglycerides — and TG:HDL hints at insulin resistance
HbA1c (Hemoglobin A1c) $9.00
Three-month average blood sugar
✓ How to read the resultsRaised liver enzymes with central weight suggests fatty liver. Low haemoglobin or a high MCV points at iron or B12. Raised HbA1c is prediabetes. Anything abnormal here tells you which fuller panel is worth buying next — that's the job it's doing.

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Frequently asked questions

What blood tests are in the The Basics — Start Here panel?

4 markers: Complete Blood Count (CBC) w/ Differential, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Lipid Panel, HbA1c (Hemoglobin A1c).

How much does the The Basics — Start Here panel cost?

$36.00 before discount, $32.40 with code CAMERON applied automatically. Individual markers add a one-time $10 draw fee. Ordered through Marek Diagnostics and drawn at any Quest Diagnostics location in the US.

Do I need a doctor's order for these tests?

No. These are ordered direct-to-consumer through Marek Diagnostics — you order online, walk into a Quest location, and results are emailed to you in about two weeks. No physician visit or insurance required. Not available in NY, NJ or RI.

When should I get the The Basics — Start Here panel drawn?

Fast 9–12 hours for accurate triglycerides and glucose. Morning is easiest.

How do I interpret The Basics — Start Here results?

Raised liver enzymes with central weight suggests fatty liver. Low haemoglobin or a high MCV points at iron or B12. Raised HbA1c is prediabetes. Anything abnormal here tells you which fuller panel is worth buying next — that's the job it's doing.

Important: This page is education only, not medical advice and not a diagnosis. A panel is a starting point for a conversation with a clinician, not a substitute for one. Reference ranges vary by laboratory and assay — always compare against the range printed on your own report.