What a comprehensive wellness blood panel tests, and whether you need one
Clinically reviewed by Pedro Alvarez, PA-C, Florida-licensed Physician Associate (PA9113765) · Last reviewed 2026-10-06
The short answer
A comprehensive wellness panel is one blood draw and one urine sample that check ten things your primary care doctor would typically look at during an annual visit: blood counts, kidney and liver function, blood sugar, cholesterol, thyroid (TSH and total T4), vitamin D, vitamin B12, stored iron (ferritin) and a urinalysis. At Goza it costs $137.13 including a licensed provider’s review of your results. You order online, walk into a Quest Diagnostics location in Florida, and get results in 1 to 3 business days. No insurance is needed.
What is in the panel
| Test | What it looks at | Why it is useful |
|---|---|---|
| Complete blood count (CBC) | Red cells, white cells, platelets, hemoglobin | Can point to anemia, infection and other blood conditions |
| Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) | 14 substances, including glucose, electrolytes, kidney and liver markers | A broad check of how your kidneys, liver and metabolism are working |
| Lipid panel | Total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides | One input into your risk of heart disease and stroke |
| Hemoglobin A1C | Average blood sugar over about 3 months | Screens for prediabetes and diabetes |
| TSH | Thyroid-stimulating hormone | A level that is too high or too low may be a sign of a thyroid problem |
| T4, total (thyroxine) | The main hormone your thyroid makes | Read together with TSH. A high level may mean an overactive thyroid, a low level an underactive one |
| Vitamin D (25-hydroxyvitamin D) | Your vitamin D status | Low levels can weaken bones |
| Vitamin B12 | Your B12 level | Low B12 can leave you tired or weak |
| Ferritin | The iron your body has stored | Low ferritin points to iron deficiency |
| Urinalysis | Appearance, acidity, and substances such as protein, glucose or blood | Can flag urinary, kidney or blood-sugar issues |
Quest reports these as about 90 individual measurements. A provider reads them together, because one number on its own rarely tells the whole story.
Two results you can read yourself
Most results need context from a clinician. Two have plain public thresholds.
A1C, from the CDC:
- Below 5.7% is normal
- 5.7% to 6.4% is prediabetes
- 6.5% or above is diabetes
Some conditions can make an A1C read falsely high or low, including severe anemia, kidney failure, liver disease and pregnancy. That is one reason the panel checks blood counts and kidney function at the same time.
Vitamin D, from the National Institutes of Health:
- Below 12 ng/mL is too low
- 20 ng/mL or above is adequate for most people
- Above 50 ng/mL is too high
What the guidelines actually say
We would rather tell you this than have you find out later.
- Blood sugar. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes in adults aged 35 to 70 who have overweight or obesity. It says repeating the test every 3 years may be reasonable when results are normal.
- Cholesterol. The CDC says most healthy adults should have cholesterol checked every 4 to 6 years, and more often with risk factors such as diabetes, heart disease or a family history.
- Vitamin D and thyroid. For adults with no symptoms, the Task Force says the evidence is insufficient to recommend for or against routine screening. These tests earn their place when you have symptoms or risk factors.
So who is a panel like this a good fit for?
- You have not had blood work in more than a year and have no regular doctor
- You have ongoing fatigue, low energy, brain fog or changes in weight and want a broad first look
- You have a family history of diabetes, high cholesterol or thyroid disease
- You take metformin or a long-term acid reducer, eat little or no animal food, or are an older adult, all of which the NIH links to lower vitamin B12
- You simply want a baseline to compare against next year
If you have one specific concern, a narrower panel may serve you better and cost less. Our thyroid, hormone, heart and nutrient panels are built for that.
How to prepare
- Fasting for 10 to 12 hours is recommended, not required. Quest lists fasting as preferred for the metabolic panel and vitamin D and requires it for none of these tests. Plain water is fine. If you do fast, skip coffee, juice, gum and food.
- Go in the morning so the fast is mostly overnight.
- Keep taking prescribed medicines unless your own prescriber has told you otherwise. Tell us what you take, including supplements. Quest advises drawing at least 8 hours after a regular dose of biotin and at least 72 hours after a high dose.
- Bring a photo ID. No appointment is needed at Quest.
What happens after your draw
- Results usually arrive in 1 to 3 business days.
- A licensed Goza provider reviews them and sends you a written explanation of what is in range, what is not, and what to do next.
- If a result needs follow-up, you choose what happens next. You can book a video visit with a Goza provider to go over it and discuss any treatment we can offer by telehealth. Or we refer you to your primary care provider, or to other in-person care when that fits better. Either way, we say plainly which one applies.
A wellness panel is a screening tool. It does not diagnose a condition on its own, and it is not for emergencies. If you have chest pain, trouble breathing, or any urgent symptom, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
What it costs
- $137.13 all-in on Fullscript, our lab partner. That covers the lab tests, the draw at Quest, and the provider’s review of your results.
- Goza members: $88.13. The $49 clinician review fee is waived for members on every lab order.
- At-home blood draw is available for an extra $85.
- No insurance is needed, and nothing is billed to insurance.
About Goza
Goza is a Florida telehealth practice. Florida-licensed clinicians treat common conditions by message visit ($79) or video visit ($99), and review every lab panel ordered through Goza. We care for adults 18 and older who are physically in Florida, in English or Spanish. No insurance is needed. Goza does not prescribe controlled substances.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a doctor’s order?
No. When you order the panel, a licensed provider authorizes it and reviews the results. That is included in the price.
Do I need an appointment at Quest?
No. You can walk into any Quest Diagnostics location in Florida. An appointment can shorten your wait.
Do I have to fast?
It is recommended but not required. Quest lists fasting as preferred for the metabolic panel and vitamin D, so a 10 to 12 hour fast with water only gives the cleanest glucose result.
How often should I repeat it?
For general wellness, a yearly check is a common rhythm. Your provider may suggest sooner if a result needs follow-up, or less often if everything is normal and your risk is low.
Will an abnormal result mean I am sick?
Not necessarily. Many results fall slightly outside the reference range for harmless reasons such as dehydration, a recent illness or exercise. Your provider’s review tells you which results matter.
Can I use this panel instead of seeing a doctor?
It is a good first look, not a replacement for ongoing primary care. It does not include a physical exam, blood pressure check, cancer screening or vaccines.
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Sources
- U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes: Screening. August 24, 2021. Grade B. https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/screening-for-prediabetes-and-type-2-diabetes
- U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Vitamin D Deficiency in Adults: Screening. April 13, 2021. I statement. https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/vitamin-d-deficiency-screening
- U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Thyroid Dysfunction: Screening. March 24, 2015. I statement. https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/thyroid-dysfunction-screening
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A1C Test for Diabetes and Prediabetes. May 15, 2024. https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/diabetes-testing/prediabetes-a1c-test.html
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Testing for Cholesterol. May 15, 2024. https://www.cdc.gov/cholesterol/testing/index.html
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. Vitamin D: Fact Sheet for Consumers. Updated November 8, 2022. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD-Consumer/
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. Vitamin B12: Fact Sheet for Consumers. Updated December 15, 2023. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminB12-Consumer/
- MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine). Complete Blood Count (CBC). https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/complete-blood-count-cbc/
- MedlinePlus. Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP). https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/comprehensive-metabolic-panel-cmp/
- MedlinePlus. TSH (Thyroid-stimulating hormone) Test. https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/tsh-thyroid-stimulating-hormone-test/
- MedlinePlus. Ferritin Blood Test. https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/ferritin-blood-test/
- MedlinePlus. Urinalysis. https://medlineplus.gov/urinalysis.html
- MedlinePlus. Fasting for a Blood Test. https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/fasting-for-a-blood-test/
- Quest Diagnostics. Test Directory, patient preparation and collection instructions for each test in this panel, read 2026-10-06. https://testdirectory.questdiagnostics.com/
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Thyroid Tests. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diagnostic-tests/thyroid
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