About Q Bio
Q Bio’s Q Exam combines whole-body MRI with laboratory and genetic information at its Redwood City clinic. You receive an integrated Health Dashboard and a physician-led Data Review to discuss what the findings mean for you.
Book your Q ExamComplete your Redwood City assessmentReview your data with a physician
Offering
Q Exam
$3,495
per year
Whole-body
Annual whole-body MRI package with 45-minute physician review.
What’s included
Included
Imaging of the brain. This is distinct from an added brain-volume or artery analysis.
The neck is within the head-to-toe screening survey; a separate detailed neck study is not promised.
Imaging of the chest or lungs. Whole-body MRI has limits for small lung nodules.
Abdominal organs such as the liver, pancreas, kidneys, spleen and adrenal glands.
Pelvic organs, including the bladder and reproductive organs. Dedicated diagnostic protocols can differ.
Your dashboard includes a numerical MRI liver-fat measurement.
MRI-based analysis of fat and muscle. This is a separate output from a DEXA report.
Legs are included in the head-to-toe screening survey.
Results
Report
Q Bio’s published example groups imaging and laboratory findings by body system.
- Results
- Radiology report and integrated Q Bio Health Dashboard
- Access
- Web
- Timing
- 2–3 weeks
Help
Clinician review
IncludedA radiologist interprets your scan.
Live consultation
IncludedA Q Bio physician discusses your data with you in a 45-minute appointment.
Locations
Book the Q Exam directly at Q Bio’s Redwood City clinic and complete its intake and MRI safety review.
Stories
Tracy Hawkins
Used her test results to ask a better follow-up question
Tracy’s Q Bio assessment flagged slightly raised Lp(a), prompting follow-up with her doctor. After using ChatGPT to understand the units and reference ranges, she requested another review, and her doctor corrected an alarming initial interpretation of the blood result.
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- Cancel at least 48 hours before the appointment.
Q Bio charges a $500 fee for cancellations within 48 hours.
- The Q Exam is paid out of pocket.
Q Bio does not accept insurance; HSA/FSA eligibility depends on your plan.
- De-identified information may be shared.
Q Bio may use and share de-identified data to improve its service and for other lawful business purposes.
- The Q Exam is for adults aged 22 and older.
Medical intake reviews pregnancy, implants and other conditions that may affect MRI eligibility.
Alternatives
Ezra · Annual MRI
A wider partner-center network for a shorter head-to-pelvis base scan. Choose the separate Spine tier if spine imaging is important to you.
$999
Prenuvo · Whole Body Scan
An alternative using Prenuvo’s own clinics, with head-to-ankle MRI and a clinician phone review included.
$2,499
TrueScan · Full Body MRI
A single-clinic option in St. Petersburg that pairs head-to-ankle MRI with a physician video review and included brain and neck artery imaging.
$1,995
3T Radiology & Research · Full Body MRI with Heart & Lung Analysis
Adds lung CT to the MRI purchase and uses two subspecialty radiologists, making this a combined-imaging option at South Florida centers.
$2,500FAQs
Who explains the findings?
A Q Bio physician walks through the integrated findings in a focused Data Review.