🌱 Male Starter

♂ Built for men · 7 markers · $108.00 with code CAMERON $120.00

Never had proper bloodwork, or want the highest-value snapshot for the least money.

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All 7 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

The same cheap core as the female starter, with testosterone in place of ferritin — because the base rates differ, and the right first test should follow the base rates.

💡 What most people missTotal testosterone alone is close to useless without SHBG, which is why this tier uses the combined Total & Free test. Two men with an identical total of 500 can have completely different free testosterone and feel completely different. If budget is tight, this is the one place not to cut.
⏰ When to get it drawnFast 9–12 hours. Testosterone must be drawn 7–10am — levels fall substantially through the day and an afternoon draw will read artificially low.

The 7 markers — and why each one is here

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) $9.00
Kidney, liver, electrolytes, glucose
Complete Blood Count (CBC) w/ Differential $9.00
Anemia, immune status, hematocrit
Lipid Panel $9.00
Baseline cardiovascular picture
HbA1c (Hemoglobin A1c) $9.00
Three-month glucose average
Total & Free Testosterone (ECLIA/Direct) $55.00
Total and free together — total alone tells you little
TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone) $9.00
Mimics low T almost perfectly
Vitamin D (25-Hydroxy) $20.00
Deficiency is common and associated with lower testosterone
✓ How to read the resultsAnything flagged, open that marker in the Vault. If testosterone is low, do not jump to TRT — run the Low T rule-out panel first.

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Frequently asked questions

What blood tests are in the Male Starter panel?

7 markers: Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Complete Blood Count (CBC) w/ Differential, Lipid Panel, HbA1c (Hemoglobin A1c), Total & Free Testosterone (ECLIA/Direct), TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone), Vitamin D (25-Hydroxy).

How much does the Male Starter panel cost?

$120.00 before discount, $108.00 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 Male Starter panel drawn?

Fast 9–12 hours. Testosterone must be drawn 7–10am — levels fall substantially through the day and an afternoon draw will read artificially low.

How do I interpret Male Starter results?

Anything flagged, open that marker in the Vault. If testosterone is low, do not jump to TRT — run the Low T rule-out panel first.

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.