About Instalab
Instalab arranges blood tests, home kits and imaging through partner laboratories and clinics. It provides written interpretation, with optional physician calls; the exact collection, report and booking terms follow the product and facility you select.
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Offerings
Instalab Cardio IQ® Advanced Lipid Panel
$160
one-time
Price at San Francisco, CA; varies by location.
13 markers
One-time cardio iq® advanced lipid panel with the provider’s published component list.
What’s included in Instalab Cardio IQ® Advanced Lipid Panel
Apolipoprotein B (ApoB)
A protein carried by certain cholesterol-carrying particles; its amount reflects their total number.
Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)]
The amount of Lp(a), a cholesterol-carrying particle whose concentration is largely inherited.
LDL Cholesterol (LDL-C)Calc
The amount of cholesterol carried inside LDL particles, rather than the number of particles.
HDL Cholesterol (HDL-C)
The amount of cholesterol carried inside HDL particles in the blood.
VLDL Cholesterol (VLDL-C)Calc
Cholesterol attributed to VLDL particles, estimated or measured depending on the laboratory method.
Triglycerides
Fats circulating in the blood that store energy from food the body does not immediately use.
Total Cholesterol
The combined amount of cholesterol carried by the major blood lipoprotein groups.
LDL Particle Number (LDL-P)
Number of LDL-sized particles in blood, rather than the amount of cholesterol they carry.
Small LDL Particle Number
The concentration of smaller LDL particles, rather than their cholesterol content or average size.
Medium LDL Particle Number
Number of medium-sized LDL particles measured by ion mobility, rather than their cholesterol content.
Large HDL Particle Number
The concentration of HDL particles classified as large by the laboratory's specific method.
LDL Particle Size
A characteristic diameter of LDL particles, with different tests reporting a mean or peak size.
LDL Pattern
A classification showing whether larger or smaller LDL particles predominate.
Results
Report
Your blood-test results are brought together in Instalab’s online dashboard.
Official dashboard illustration- Results
- Your laboratory or imaging report with physician-reviewed explanations and next steps.
- Access
- Web
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Clinician review
IncludedA physician reviews your results and provides an action plan.
Live consultation
Extra feeYou can book a 30-minute physician appointment for $150, or at no extra charge with Instalab+.
Locations
Order through Instalab before using the selected Quest collection site.
Reviews
What people praise
Bloodwork is easy to arrange
Customers describe a quick checkout and smooth blood-draw arrangements, appreciating a service that handles the practical steps of testing without demanding much of their time.
Help turning results into a plan
Reviewers value explanations and follow-up guidance after testing, with customers describing a clearer sense of which results to discuss and what to work on next.
Stories
Ken Falk
Repeated testing helped him bring ApoB down
Ken worked with Instalab on testing and medication adjustments over several months. He reports reaching an ApoB level of 60 mg/dL and addressing low B12 and folate, with ongoing care helping him turn individual lab results into a treatment plan.
instalab.comJason Goldman
Further testing uncovered osteoporosis and silent celiac disease
Jason says Instalab+ uncovered early osteoporosis linked to silent celiac disease, something he had not known to investigate. The team arranged further tests and connected him with specialists for treatment, helping him navigate the next steps after the findings.
instalab.comThings to know
- Refund requests are reviewed individually.
Contact Instalab before changing a booked test or consultation.
- You can request access, correction or deletion of your data.
Instalab’s privacy policy describes health-data sharing and the rights available to account holders.
FAQs
Do I need to join Instalab+ to buy a test?
No. Tests can be purchased individually. Instalab+ is a separate care membership.
Can I discuss the report with a physician?
A physician video consultation is a separate service; eligible Instalab+ members can book it as part of their membership.