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Testosterone Foundation Panel from Marek Health

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A testosterone baseline panel for men, combining androgen-receptor CAG repeat analysis with hormone and broader health measurements. Requires blood and saliva; confirm preparation and saliva collection arrangements before ordering.

Current price
$1,095
Sample
Blood, Saliva
Turnaround
14 days
Access
Direct Lab, Lab Visit, Order Online
Evidence & Key Facts
Source collectedLast source check September 10, 2026

Evidence basis. This named result reflects the sources and verification evidence listed on this page as of the date shown.

Best for

Cortisol, Sex Hormones

Standout strength

Blood and saliva testing combining androgen-receptor CAG repeat analysis with hormone, thyroid, prostate, cardiovascular, metabolic, blood-count, iron and selected nutrient measurements..

Important watch-out

Marek adds a $10 venipuncture fee to orders of $199 or less and waives it on orders over $199. No additional payment is required at the lab. Lab sales are final and non-refundable.

Testosterone Foundation Panel from Marek Health
Labbrary Test GradeUseful
Your Fit Score
Not calculated

Answer five questions to see how this panel matches your goals, budget, collection preferences, access, and support needs.

Calculate my fit

Labbrary's review, Fit Score, and basic comparison are free. The provider's panel, shipping, collection, clinician review, and other services are separate. About 2 minutes. No account required.

A testosterone baseline panel for men, combining androgen-receptor CAG repeat analysis with hormone and broader health measurements. Requires blood and saliva; confirm preparation and saliva collection arrangements before ordering.

Current price
$1,095
Sample
Blood, Saliva
Turnaround
14 days
Access
Direct Lab, Lab Visit, Order Online
Evidence & Key Facts
Source collectedLast source check September 10, 2026

Evidence basis. This named result reflects the sources and verification evidence listed on this page as of the date shown.

Best for

Cortisol, Sex Hormones

Standout strength

Blood and saliva testing combining androgen-receptor CAG repeat analysis with hormone, thyroid, prostate, cardiovascular, metabolic, blood-count, iron and selected nutrient measurements..

Important watch-out

Marek adds a $10 venipuncture fee to orders of $199 or less and waives it on orders over $199. No additional payment is required at the lab. Lab sales are final and non-refundable.

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Potentially useful for the right buyer, with meaningful evidence, coverage, transparency, access, cost, terms, or privacy tradeoffs to review.

A lower grade does not mean a panel is a bad personal fit. Your Fit Score can be higher when its purpose, price, sample, access, or support matches what you need.

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Review the panel or ask your clinician

This panel requires a licensed healthcare provider. Review the official details, then ask your clinician whether it is appropriate and how to order it.

View Official Panel DetailsView Marek Health profile

Scope, both directions

Inside the Panel. Beyond the Name.

Named measurements

  • Androgen Receptor Gene Analysis for CAG Repeat Expansion Length
  • Total Testosterone (LC/MS)
  • Free Testosterone (Equilibrium Dialysis)
  • Estradiol, Ultrasensitive (LC/MS)
  • Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)
  • Prolactin
  • Cortisol
  • Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
  • Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
  • Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate (DHEA-S)
  • Insulin-Like Growth Factor I (IGF-1)
  • TSH
  • Free T3 (FT3)
  • Free T4 (FT4)
  • Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (TPOab)
  • PSA, Total & Free
  • ApoB
  • Lipoprotein(a)
  • Lipid Panel (Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, Cholesterol/HDL Ratio, Non-HDL Cholesterol, Triglycerides)
  • hs-CRP
  • Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (A:G ratio, albumin, alkaline phosphatase, total bilirubin, BUN:creatinine ratio, calcium, total CO2, chloride, total globulin, potassium, total protein, sodium)
  • γ-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT)
  • Insulin
  • HbA1c
  • CBC w/ Differential & Platelets (hematocrit, hemoglobin, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, differential counts, platelet count, RBC, WBC)
  • Iron
  • Transferrin Saturation / Iron Saturation
  • TIBC
  • UIBC
  • Ferritin
  • Vitamin D (25OHD)
  • Magnesium, RBC

Measured categories and focus areas

  • Comprehensive Health
  • Genetics
  • Hormones
  • Metabolic Health
  • Cortisol
  • Sex Hormones
  • Testosterone

Important limits and omissions

  • Total testosterone and ultrasensitive estradiol use LC/MS; free testosterone uses equilibrium dialysis. Methods for other measurements and analytical performance of the full panel remain unassessed.
  • The panel includes 32 named or grouped test entries. Grouped pairs and panels are not individual-biomarker totals. The androgen-receptor analysis is included; an exact total corresponding to the advertised 80-plus biomarkers has not been established.
  • Results are emailed when available. This panel meets the testing requirements for the separate Guided Optimization program; eligibility does not establish that a consultation is included in the panel price. An included consultation, individual interpretation service, actual sample report, reference-range explanation and follow-up plan have not been established for this test purchase.
  • Comparative value and clinical data or specimen privacy have not been fully assessed.

The full breakdown

Eight Dimensions.
One Named Result.

Open any row for the reasoning and evidence behind the named result.

Seller is Marek Diagnostics; the ordering clinician is Marek-arranged (provider reviews and approves test requests; no buyer clinician visit required) where stated. Collection route is the Quest Diagnostics laboratory system. A Quest draw location or the Marek relationship does not prove the exact performing facility, the assay method, or offer-specific analytical performance, which remain unpublished. Limitation: Seller is Marek Diagnostics; the ordering clinician is Marek-arranged (provider reviews and approves test requests; no buyer clinician visit required) where stated. Collection route is the Quest Diagnostics laboratory system. A Quest draw location or the Marek relationship does not prove the exact performing facility, the assay method, or offer-specific analytical performance, which remain unpublished.

Exact named measurement scope per the product page title and description. Limitation: No additional limitation was recorded in the authority row.

Named analytes per the exact offer; panel boundaries per the product page. Limitation: No additional limitation was recorded in the authority row.

Result delivery format partially documented. Limitation: No additional limitation was recorded in the authority row.

Exact price, purchase route, and ordering model on the product page; performing lab assignment unpublished. Limitation: No additional limitation was recorded in the authority row.

Online ordering with provider-approved test requests; Quest collection; state restrictions apply. Limitation: No additional limitation was recorded in the authority row.

Exact-offer price on the product page; refund and draw-fee terms per shared policies. Limitation: No additional limitation was recorded in the authority row.

Shared Marek privacy policy governs order data; specimen and result retention unresolved. Limitation: No additional limitation was recorded in the authority row.

What it asks of you

Sample and fulfillment journey

Order

Confirmed

Order Testosterone Foundation Panel online for $1095 before any checkout fees. Healthcare-provider review and approval is arranged without an office visit.

Panel-specific source · Source dated September 10, 2026

Collect

Confirmed

Order online for healthcare-provider review and approval, then provide a blood sample at a Quest location. No healthcare-provider office visit is required. A saliva sample is also required; confirm its collection arrangements and preparation with the ordering provider.

Panel-specific source · Source dated September 10, 2026

Lab

Confirmed

Results typically arrive within 14 business days. Approximately two weeks is a general estimate that varies with test size and complexity; it is not a guaranteed calendar-day deadline. The exact laboratory performing the assay has not been independently identified.

Panel-specific source · Source dated September 10, 2026

Report

Partially confirmed

Results are emailed when available. This panel meets the testing requirements for the separate Guided Optimization program; eligibility does not establish that a consultation is included in the panel price. An included consultation, individual interpretation service, actual sample report, reference-range explanation and follow-up plan have not been established for this test purchase.

Panel-specific source · Source dated September 10, 2026

Under the hood

Follow the Evidence.

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True total cost

The Price. Plus the Details.

Pricing for Testosterone Foundation Panel
ItemCurrent disclosed priceNote
Panel$1,095Ask the ordering clinician or provider to confirm the complete cost.
HSA/FSA paymentNot confirmedHSA/FSA payment eligibility has not been confirmed from provider documentation.
Optional servicesNot confirmedClinician review, subscriptions, and retesting discounts are listed only when documented.

Price status. A current panel price has not been confirmed. Ask the ordering clinician or provider to confirm testing, collection, shipping, and consultation fees.

Your data

Your Data. Your Questions.

Privacy details are scored only when source documentation is available. Unconfirmed retention, deletion, research use, or marketing practices remain unconfirmed.

Reading the labels

What Has Been Checked?

Source collected

Evidence labels stay separate from the Test Grade. They show how much source support exists for the evaluation.

The balance

The Strengths. The Tradeoffs.

Strengths

  • Blood and saliva testing combining androgen-receptor CAG repeat analysis with hormone, thyroid, prostate, cardiovascular, metabolic, blood-count, iron and selected nutrient measurements..
  • Order online for provider approval and blood collection at Quest.
  • The lab requisition is valid for six months from purchase.

Watch-outs

  • Marek adds a $10 venipuncture fee to orders of $199 or less and waives it on orders over $199. No additional payment is required at the lab. Lab sales are final and non-refundable.
  • Eligible US residents need a valid US driver license or state-issued ID. Hawaii and US territories are excluded, and orders are unavailable to residents of New York, New Jersey and Rhode Island.
  • Results typically arrive within 14 business days. Approximately two weeks is a general estimate that varies with test size and complexity; it is not a guaranteed calendar-day deadline.
  • Total testosterone and ultrasensitive estradiol use LC/MS; free testosterone uses equilibrium dialysis. Methods for other measurements and analytical performance of the full panel remain unassessed.
  • The panel includes 32 named or grouped test entries. Grouped pairs and panels are not individual-biomarker totals. The androgen-receptor analysis is included; an exact total corresponding to the advertised 80-plus biomarkers has not been established.
  • Results are emailed when available. This panel meets the testing requirements for the separate Guided Optimization program; eligibility does not establish that a consultation is included in the panel price. An included consultation, individual interpretation service, actual sample report, reference-range explanation and follow-up plan have not been established for this test purchase.
  • Confirm fasting and other preparation with the ordering provider; exact instructions are not confirmed.

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