About Quest Health
Quest Health sells individual lab tests and broader health profiles directly, without a prior doctor visit. Order online, visit Quest for collection, then read your results and use the support included with your test.
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Offerings
Quest Health Insulin Resistance & Metabolic Health Test Panel
$175
one-time
11 markers
What’s included in Quest Health Insulin Resistance & Metabolic Health Test Panel
Total Cholesterol
The combined amount of cholesterol carried by the major blood lipoprotein groups.
Triglycerides
Fats circulating in the blood that store energy from food the body does not immediately use.
HDL Cholesterol (HDL-C)
The amount of cholesterol carried inside HDL particles in the blood.
LDL Cholesterol (LDL-C)Calc
The amount of cholesterol carried inside LDL particles, rather than the number of particles.
Total Cholesterol to HDL RatioCalc
Calculated ratio of total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol, using measurements in the same units.
Non-HDL Cholesterol (Non-HDL-C)Calc
Calculated by subtracting HDL cholesterol from total cholesterol, capturing cholesterol in the remaining particles.
Apolipoprotein B (ApoB)
A protein carried by certain cholesterol-carrying particles; its amount reflects their total number.
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)
Percentage of hemoglobin with sugar attached, reflecting average blood sugar over roughly two to three months.
Insulin
A pancreatic hormone that helps move sugar from blood into cells and regulates energy storage.
C-Peptide
A substance released alongside insulin that helps assess the body's own insulin production.
Quest Cardio IQ Insulin Resistance ScoreCalc
Quest’s calculated insulin-resistance assessment using fasting insulin and C-peptide results.
Add-ons
For eligible tests and ZIP codes, age 18+. Complete collection within 60 days; cancellations under 24 hours lose the fee.
Results
Report
The web result includes a results sidebar, reference ranges and an explanation.
Official report illustration- Results
- A laboratory report with the results of your ordered tests.
- Access
- WebEmailApp
Help
Live consultation
IncludedYou can discuss your results with an independent healthcare provider.
Locations
Buy the test through Quest Health, then book a Quest appointment using your order.
Reviews
What people praise
Straightforward self-ordered testing
People describing Quest Health purchases value being able to order tests online and arrange a nearby lab visit without first organizing a separate doctor’s appointment.
Stories
A Quest Health user
Following up on vitamin results
This user ordered Quest panels directly and found a very low vitamin D result. Later nutrient testing helped them track vitamin D and identify a low B12 result, which they took back to their doctor for treatment.
reddit.comA Quest Health user
Getting more context for a kidney result
After an unexpectedly low kidney-function estimate, this user ordered Quest’s expanded kidney test with cystatin C. The new estimate was considerably higher, giving them reassuring additional information to bring to their ongoing health decisions.
reddit.comThings to know
- Store data and laboratory results have different protections.
Quest Consumer uses site information for services, analytics and marketing. Laboratory results follow Quest Diagnostics’ separate medical-privacy notice.