The diagnostic tests we administer and why

Our in-depth health-marker testing allows us to understand the potential cause of various symptoms and prevent your biological risks from developing into disease.

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Diagnostics enhanced by expert interpretation
This Velocity Diagnostic Guide outlines the comprehensive diagnostic suite available through our various membership plans. But our services don’t end there. Once your test results come in, your personal physician and clinical team will meet with you to interpret the meaning behind each data point and begin building your personalized health strategy.

The gold standard scan for measuring the proportions of lean muscle, fat, and water weight in your body. We require all members to get a baseline DEXA scan.

Precise data on your muscle mass, visceral fat, and bone density. This is critical for tracking weight-loss progress, optimizing strength-building programs, and mitigating risks like sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss).

A non-invasive imaging test that measures the amount of calcified plaque in your coronary arteries.

Allows us to evaluate your cardiovascular risk long before you would ever experience any concerning symptoms, giving us a crucial window for preventative intervention.

A clinical test that assesses your cardiovascular fitness and aerobic capacity by tracking your oxygen output during exercise.

VO2 Max is one of the single strongest predictors of your healthspan and longevity. We establish your baseline to create a tailored exercise program designed to systematically improve your cardiovascular health and resilience.

An extensive blood-work test that assesses your health far more deeply than a standard check-up ever could.

A real-time, quantitative look at the inner-workings of your body. We use this data to track everything from hormone levels to metabolic health to micronutrient status, allowing us to make precise adjustments to your health plan when needed.

Continual monitoring of your blood glucose levels by way of a small, wearable sensor attached to your body.

Real-time data that helps prevent dangerous highs (hyperglycemia) or lows (hypoglycemia) in blood glucose, enhances our clinicians’ view of your overall metabolic health, and helps them determine the exact glucose responses that result from your individual diet, workouts, sleep, and stress levels.

We have access to the highest-quality clinical-grade genetic tests on the market, and we choose which type of test is best for you based on your unique needs.

Insights into your unique genetics, which help us form a plan for nutrition, exercise, and preventative care that is tailored to work for your specific biology.

Primarily used for patients who are at high risk for heart disease (.i.e., because of family history) or are experiencing chronic chest pain or have a high risk of heart disease (.i.e., because of family history), a CCTA is a highly advanced X-ray that helps our doctors identify plaque buildup and blockages in coronary arteries. CCTA scans also provide a visualization of blood flow to and from the heart.

A full, in-depth picture of your heart health, providing doctors with the precise information needed to create personalized treatment plans based on individual disease characteristics and adjust those plans over time if needed.

A non-invasive imaging scan that uses magnetic energy to display detailed images of your entire body without the use of radiation.

Detects cancers, heart disease, neurological conditions, organ abnormalities, and musculoskeletal issues early, when treatment is most effective

The most extensive body composition analysis on the market, showing muscle quality, fat distribution, and injury risk patterns.

A real-time, 3D map of muscle mass, intramuscular fat infiltration, and left-right asymmetries, providing a detailed read on how your body is responding to athletic training.

A blood test that detects many (but not all) forms of cancer, as well as signs of cancerous tumors.

A minimally-invasive screening that provides real-time monitoring of tumor dynamics and can detect cancer before symptoms arise.

An at-home blood test that reveals how old your body really is on the cellular level, regardless of your chronological age, and how fast your body is aging.

Insights into your body’s inflammation, cell and organ health, alcohol impact, and more to guide our personalized treatment plans and longevity interventions.

This test involves a wearable sensor patch that tracks the activity of various bodily functions (brain waves, breathing, heart rate) throughout the night to determine the quality of your sleep.

Gives your clinician team the data they need to create sleep-improving therapies and allows them to identify potential sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy.

An advanced stool test that provides clinical information about your gastrointestinal health, including the existence of bacteria, viruses, and colon cancer.

An in-depth analysis of your gut microbiome and digestive health, both of which impact the overall health of your entire body. This test can reveal the root cause of many gastrointestinal issues, such as bloating, weight gain, chronic stomach pain, and more.

A blood and urine sampling test that assesses nutritional deficiencies and insufficiencies and oxidative stress in your body.

Allows your clinician team to address hidden deficiencies before they cause health issues. Your personalized nutrition plan can also boost your energy, improve your brain health, optimize your athletic performance, and prevent chronic diseases like osteoporosis.

An at-home test that uses samples of your dried urine throughout the day to measure your sex hormones, cortisol, melatonin levels, neurotransmitters, and more.

Comprehensive insights into your cortisol levels, nutrient status, and your body’s processing of sex hormones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone) in order to find the root causes of symptoms such as chronic fatigue, infertility, PMS, and more.

This test analyzes samples of your blood, urine, hair, and nails to check for high levels of toxic metals (such as lead, mercury arsenic, and more) in your body.

Provides your clinician team with the data they need to create a targeted metal detox plan for you, which can prevent or treat metal poisoning and treat symptoms such as unexplained fatigue, headaches, or digestive issues.

Test
What is it?
The Result
Included In

DEXA Scan

The gold standard scan for measuring the proportions of lean muscle, fat, and water weight in your body. We require all members to get a baseline DEXA scan.

Precise data on your muscle mass, visceral fat, and bone density. This is critical for tracking weight-loss progress, optimizing strength-building programs, and mitigating risks like sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss).

Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Scoring

A non-invasive imaging test that measures the amount of calcified plaque in your coronary arteries.

Allows us to evaluate your cardiovascular risk long before you would ever experience any concerning symptoms, giving us a crucial window for preventative intervention.

VO2 Max Test

A clinical test that assesses your cardiovascular fitness and aerobic capacity by tracking your oxygen output during exercise.

VO2 Max is one of the single strongest predictors of your healthspan and longevity. We establish your baseline to create a tailored exercise program designed to systematically improve your cardiovascular health and resilience.

Comprehensive Blood Panel

An extensive blood-work test that assesses your health far more deeply than a standard check-up ever could.

A real-time, quantitative look at the inner-workings of your body. We use this data to track everything from hormone levels to metabolic health to micronutrient status, allowing us to make precise adjustments to your health plan when needed.

Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (CCTA)

Primarily used for patients who are at high risk for heart disease (.i.e., because of family history) or are experiencing chronic chest pain, a CCTA is a highly advanced X-ray that helps our doctors identify plaque buildup and blockages in coronary arteries. CCTA scans also provide a visualization of blood flow to and from the heart.

A full, in-depth picture of your heart health, providing doctors with the precise information needed to create personalized treatment plans based on individual disease characteristics and adjust those plans over time if needed.

Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)

Continual monitoring of your blood glucose levels by way of a small, wearable sensor attached to your body.

Real-time data that helps prevent dangerous highs (hyperglycemia) or lows (hypoglycemia) in blood glucose, enhances our clinicians’ view of your overall metabolic health, and helps them determine the exact glucose responses that result from your individual diet, workouts, sleep, and stress levels.

Custom DNA Testing

We have access to the highest-quality clinical-grade genetic tests on the market, and we choose which type of test is best for you based on your unique needs.

Insights into your unique genetics, which help us form a plan for nutrition, exercise, and preventative care that is tailored to work for your specific biology.

Full-Body MRI

A non-invasive imaging scan that uses magnetic energy to display detailed images of your entire body without the use of radiation.

Detects cancers, heart disease, neurological conditions, organ abnormalities, and musculoskeletal issues early, when treatment is most effective.

Springbok MRI
The most extensive body composition analysis on the market, showing muscle quality, fat distribution, and injury risk patterns.

A real-time, 3D map of muscle mass, intramuscular fat infiltration, and left-right asymmetries, providing a detailed read on how your body is responding to athletic training.

Liquid Biopsy

A blood test that detects many (but not all) forms of cancer, as well as signs of cancerous tumors.

A minimally-invasive screening that provides real-time monitoring of tumor dynamics and can detect cancer before symptoms arise.

TruAge™ Biological Age Tests

An at-home blood test that reveals how old your body really is on the cellular level, regardless of your chronological age, and how fast your body is aging.

Insights into your body’s inflammation, cell and organ health, alcohol impact, and more to guide our personalized treatment plans and longevity interventions.

Sleep Evaluation (Onera, Empower SLEEP) with Circadian Evaluation

This test involves a wearable sensor patch that tracks the activity of various bodily functions (brain waves, breathing, heart rate) throughout the night to determine the quality of your sleep.

Gives your clinician team the data they need to create sleep-improving therapies and allows them to identify potential sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy.

Genova GI Effects®

An advanced stool test that provides clinical information about your gastrointestinal health, including the existence of bacteria, viruses, and colon cancer.

An in-depth analysis of your gut microbiome and digestive health, both of which impact the overall health of your body. This test can reveal the root cause of many gastrointestinal issues, such as bloating, weight gain, chronic stomach pain, and more.

Genova NutraEval®

A blood and urine sampling test that assesses nutritional deficiencies and insufficiencies and oxidative stress in your body.

Allows your clinician team to address hidden deficiencies before they cause health issues. Your personalized nutrition plan can also boost your energy, improve your brain health, optimize your athletic performance, and prevent chronic diseases like osteoporosis.

DUTCH (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) Test

An at-home test that uses samples of your dried urine throughout the day to measure your sex hormones, cortisol, melatonin levels, neurotransmitters, and more.

Comprehensive insights into your cortisol levels, nutrient status, and your body’s processing of sex hormones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone) in order to find the root causes of symptoms such as chronic fatigue, infertility, PMS, and more.

Quicksilver Heavy Metals Test

This test analyzes samples of your blood, urine, hair, and nails to check for high levels of toxic metals (such as lead, mercury arsenic, and more) in your body.

Provides your clinician team with the data they need to create a targeted metal detox plan for you, which can prevent or treat metal poisoning and treat symptoms such as unexplained fatigue, headaches, or digestive issues.

Diagnostic services are ordered by your treating physician based on clinical necessity. Payments for diagnostics are pass-through expenses reimbursed to the provider at cost.

Blood panel breakdown

Category

Biomarker Tested/ Test Administered

Explanation

Cardiovascular
Health

Apolipoprotein B

A cholesterol marker; predicts heart disease risk more accurately than a standard cholesterol test.

Homocysteine

An amino acid that, when elevated, can indicate a higher risk for blood clots and arterial damage.

Lipid Panel

A standard check of Total Cholesterol, LDL (“bad cholesterol”), HDL (“good cholesterol”), and Triglycerides.

Lipoprotein(a)

A genetic marker for a specific type of LDL that increases risk for early heart attack or stroke.

NMR LipoProfileⓇ

Uses NMR technology to count the actual number of LDL particles, providing a deeper look at heart health.

Omega-3 and -6 Fatty Acids

Measures the ratio of essential fats to assess systemic inflammation and heart health.

Thyroid
Function

Reverse T3 (rT3)

The inactive form of the thyroid hormone; high levels can suggest the body is “braking” metabolism due to stress.

T3, Total
(Triiodothyronine)

The active hormone that regulates your energy levels, metabolism, and body temperature.

Thyroid Panel

A group of tests (TSH, T3, T4, and Reverse T3) to determine if the thyroid is overactive or underactive.

Metabolic
Health

Insulin, Fasting

Detects early signs of insulin resistance before blood sugar levels become officially “diabetic.”

Fructosamine

Provides a snapshot of your average blood sugar levels over the last 2 to 3 weeks.

Hemoglobin A1c
(HbA1c)

Shows your average blood sugar over the last 3 months; the gold standard for diabetes screening.

Hormones

Cortisol

The primary stress hormone; regulates blood pressure, blood sugar, and the sleep-wake cycle.

DHEA-S

An adrenal hormone that serves as a building block for estrogen and testosterone.

Estradiol (E2)

The main form of estrogen; crucial for bone health, mood, and reproductive function.

FSH & LH

Pituitary hormones that tell the ovaries or testes to produce sex hormones and eggs/sperm.

IGF-1

A stable marker used to measure Growth Hormone levels and overall tissue repair/growth.

Leptin

The “satiety hormone” that tells your brain you have enough energy stored (fat) and are full.

Progesterone

Vital for balancing estrogen, supporting sleep, and maintaining pregnancy.

Prolactin

A hormone involved in reproductive health and immune system regulation.

PSA

A protein produced by the prostate; used to screen for inflammation or prostate health issues.

Testosterone
(Free & Total)

Measures both the total amount and the “unbound” (active) hormone available for use.

SHBG

A protein that carries hormones; determines how much testosterone is actually active in the blood.

Health Status &
Inflammation

Complete
Blood Count

A broad check of red cells (oxygen), white cells (immunity), and platelets (clotting).

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

Evaluates liver function, kidney function, and electrolyte/fluid balance.

Vitamin B12 & Folate

Essential for DNA repair, red blood cell production, and nervous system health.

Vitamin D, 25-OH, Total

Critical for bone density, immune function, and hormone regulation.

Iron + TIBC

Measures how much iron is in the blood and the blood’s capacity to carry it.

Ferritin

The primary marker for the body’s stored iron reserves.

Cystatin C

An extremely sensitive marker for measuring kidney filtration and health.

hs-CRP

A high-sensitivity marker used to detect low-level inflammation in the blood vessels.

Blood panel breakdown

A cholesterol marker; predicts heart disease risk more accurately than a standard cholesterol test.

An amino acid that, when elevated, can indicate a higher risk for blood clots and arterial damage.

A standard check of Total Cholesterol, LDL (“bad cholesterol”), HDL (“good cholesterol”), and Triglycerides.

A genetic marker for a specific type of LDL that increases risk for early heart attack or stroke.

Uses NMR technology to count the actual number of LDL particles, providing a deeper look at heart health.

Measures the ratio of essential fats to assess systemic inflammation and heart health.

The inactive form of the thyroid hormone; high levels can suggest the body is “braking” metabolism due to stress.

The active hormone that regulates your energy levels, metabolism, and body temperature.

A group of tests (TSH, T3, T4, and Reverse T3) to determine if the thyroid is overactive or underactive.

Detects early signs of insulin resistance before blood sugar levels become officially “diabetic.”

Provides a snapshot of your average blood sugar levels over the last 2 to 3 weeks.

Shows your average blood sugar over the last 3 months; the gold standard for diabetes screening.

The primary stress hormone; regulates blood pressure, blood sugar, and the sleep-wake cycle.

An adrenal hormone that serves as a building block for estrogen and testosterone.

The main form of estrogen; crucial for bone health, mood, and reproductive function.

Pituitary hormones that tell the ovaries or testes to produce sex hormones and eggs/sperm.

A stable marker used to measure Growth Hormone levels and overall tissue repair/growth.

The “satiety hormone” that tells your brain you have enough energy stored (fat) and are full.

Vital for balancing estrogen, supporting sleep, and maintaining pregnancy.

A hormone involved in reproductive health and immune system regulation.

A protein produced by the prostate; used to screen for inflammation or prostate health issues.

Measures both the total amount and the “unbound” (active) hormone available for use.

A protein that carries hormones; determines how much testosterone is actually active in the blood.

A broad check of red cells (oxygen), white cells (immunity), and platelets (clotting).

Evaluates liver function, kidney function, and electrolyte/fluid balance.

Essential for DNA repair, red blood cell production, and nervous system health.

Critical for bone density, immune function, and hormone regulation.

Measures how much iron is in the blood and the blood’s capacity to carry it.

The primary marker for the body’s stored iron reserves.

An extremely sensitive marker for measuring kidney filtration and health.

A high-sensitivity marker used to detect low-level inflammation in the blood vessels.

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