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@Peloma Do I have your permission to share your spreadsheet in The Swiss on Discord? It contains a great info that I think a lot of people can benefit from. Thank you!
Fitomics Research Labs Discount Blood Testing
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Peloma
GLP-1 Specialist
Sure... it was shared with me at one point as well. I hope it helps folks!
Calm Logic
GLP-1 Specialist
10 percent off labwork for subscribers:
In celebration of Independence Day, we're offering 10% off all research lab markers and panels in the Labcorp and Quest Insider shops—now through Sunday, July 7th at 11:59 PM CST.
This is a great opportunity to explore your data deeper and save on the labs that help guide your performance, recovery, and optimization journey.
Use code JULY10 at checkout to apply your discount.
In celebration of Independence Day, we're offering 10% off all research lab markers and panels in the Labcorp and Quest Insider shops—now through Sunday, July 7th at 11:59 PM CST.
This is a great opportunity to explore your data deeper and save on the labs that help guide your performance, recovery, and optimization journey.
Use code JULY10 at checkout to apply your discount.
Calm Logic
GLP-1 Specialist
"A quick reminder — our Black Friday special ends tonight at 12:00 AM CST, and this is your last chance to save 25% on all labs using code BFRI25."
Skidude
Illegitimi non carborundum
I like these guys as well- I have used them since your July post 😉
desinr-gal
GLP-1 Enthusiast
Hey so How does this work? I see subscriptions and choosing tests , but then what? Do you send your samples to them? or do they have arrangements with local labs that do the testing? I could not find any explanation on the website..
Skidude
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They have agreements with LabCorp and Quest, you choose which.
You pay a membership fee with Fitomics (Think Costco) and they sell you discounted labs.
You go get blood taken at your preferred lab and it is already pre-paid so they get results and you can also access them through online portal.
It is a decent savings if you intend to get labs often.
Calm Logic
GLP-1 Specialist
I always prefer Quest. The Labcorp facilities in my area are always crazy busy compared to Quest. Results can take longer too.
Calm Logic
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zpped
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Quest is definitely more expensive on many tests. But for most people it's going to come down to which service is better in their particular area. I've got 3 labcorp within walking distance to my house and they usually have no wait for walk ins.
Calm Logic
GLP-1 Specialist
I use Fitomics or insurance for Quest and Labcorp. Both Lapcorp and Quest are too expensive when paying direct, even online.
Part of the reason the Labcorps here are more crowded is they accept more insurance.
Part of the reason the Labcorps here are more crowded is they accept more insurance.
desinr-gal
GLP-1 Enthusiast
Sadly we have neither of these On Oahu.
Skidude
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We have a local clinic in town that has special pricing for LabCorp. A friend of mine, NP, told me they have negotiated pricing from major labs.
I think there is a link to a spreadsheet in this thread with pricing, maybe you can show them or your GP and get a referral.
Maybe you can find a similar one there, it is less expensive than direct.
this one looks like a possible candidate
Ala Moana | Walk-In Clinic | Day and Evening, 7 days/week | Honolulu
Ala Moana Walk-In Medical Clinic is easily accessible, highly available, and affordable for local residents and visitors who seeks urgent care and primary care. Our goal is to always provide patient-centered care.
www.alamoanaclinic.com
Best of luck!
desinr-gal
GLP-1 Enthusiast
Thanks for checking : ) but That's a clinic not a lab.. I looked on their sites for local hawaii labs but the only one I found was on another island.We have a local clinic in town that has special pricing for LabCorp. A friend of mine, NP, told me they have negotiated pricing from major labs.
I think there is a link to a spreadsheet in this thread with pricing, maybe you can show them or your GP and get a referral.
Maybe you can find a similar one there, it is less expensive than direct.
this one looks like a possible candidate
Ala Moana | Walk-In Clinic | Day and Evening, 7 days/week | Honolulu
Ala Moana Walk-In Medical Clinic is easily accessible, highly available, and affordable for local residents and visitors who seeks urgent care and primary care. Our goal is to always provide patient-centered care.
Best of luck!
Calm Logic
GLP-1 Specialist
For getting a lab order (such as to use insurance to pay for routine blood tests):
CVS Virtual Care offers primary care, which is a cheaper option than many telehealth options which charge an urgent-care copay.
TelaDoc is another popular option but may charge urgent care co-pays, as it seems with HelixVM (which I used successfully last night).
CallonDoc (does not accept insurance but is relatively cheap):
www.callondoc.com
CVS Virtual Care offers primary care, which is a cheaper option than many telehealth options which charge an urgent-care copay.
TelaDoc is another popular option but may charge urgent care co-pays, as it seems with HelixVM (which I used successfully last night).
CallonDoc (does not accept insurance but is relatively cheap):
Online Doctor for Medical Lab Testing | CallonDoc
Need lab testing? Talk to an experienced online doctor to get the lab tests you need today!
www.callondoc.com
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Calm Logic
GLP-1 Specialist
I went to my usual Quest just now (11 AM) and the parking lot was almost full, just like the waiting room. So yeah, you never know. I went to the other Quest, which had only six people ahead of me.
And that is interesting about the cost being higher at Quest, in case insurance doesn’t cover a test.
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desinr-gal
GLP-1 Enthusiast
My insurance barely covers anything. I pay like 200$ for my yearly lab tests.For getting a lab order (such as to use insurance to pay for routine blood tests):
CVS Virtual Care offers primary care, which is a cheaper option than many telehealth options which charge an urgent-care copay.
TelaDoc is another popular option but may charge urgent care co-pays, as it seems with HelixVM (which I used successfully last night).
CallonDoc (does not accept insurance but is relatively cheap):
Online Doctor for Medical Lab Testing | CallonDoc
Need lab testing? Talk to an experienced online doctor to get the lab tests you need today!
zpped
Moderator
I pay fitomics $200 every couple months for my labwork. But I'm a bit excessive.
Calm Logic
GLP-1 Specialist
The crazy thing is you can spend more with insurance than with self-pay with Fitomics, DrSays, etc. If insurance doesn't think a certain test is medically necessary, you may be forced to pay the full sticker price of the particular test(s), which can add up quickly for hormone tests. Redditors say if LabCorp or Quest warns you that a test may not be covered, that is the time to deny the test or ask for the self-pay price. I am going to compare the insurance bill from Quest and compare it to the insurance bill from the independent lab my primary care uses.
Coverage guidelines are particularly focused on Vitamin D testing, but my insurance paid for it previously this year.
Thanks to @Peloma telling me about it, I am signing up soon for self-administered, at-home Rythm Health lab tests, which are done with a device on the arm and supposed to be at least 95% as accurate (and apparently available in all 50 states). Cost is $100 each time/month (with $20 off the first time with a promo/referral code).
What Rythm tests for:
I did notice in the Rythm reviews at Trust Pilot that the upper limit for the testosterone test is not as high as a regular lab (no specifics given), but that should be fine for my purposes.
Coverage guidelines are particularly focused on Vitamin D testing, but my insurance paid for it previously this year.
Thanks to @Peloma telling me about it, I am signing up soon for self-administered, at-home Rythm Health lab tests, which are done with a device on the arm and supposed to be at least 95% as accurate (and apparently available in all 50 states). Cost is $100 each time/month (with $20 off the first time with a promo/referral code).
What Rythm tests for:
I did notice in the Rythm reviews at Trust Pilot that the upper limit for the testosterone test is not as high as a regular lab (no specifics given), but that should be fine for my purposes.
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Calm Logic
GLP-1 Specialist
Just noticed that Rythm Health does not include AST or ALT liver enyzymes with their monthly testing.
At least in rare cases, elevated liver enzymes can be due to "rapid defatting" of the liver while on GLPs (article attached). "Tirzepatide should be used cautiously, with regular monitoring of liver function tests."
An article at Meso about AST and ALT as often false positives, elevated from weight training (besides AAS use, or even statin or supplement use):
Similarly:
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
At least in rare cases, elevated liver enzymes can be due to "rapid defatting" of the liver while on GLPs (article attached). "Tirzepatide should be used cautiously, with regular monitoring of liver function tests."
An article at Meso about AST and ALT as often false positives, elevated from weight training (besides AAS use, or even statin or supplement use):
Similarly:
Body Building and Aminotransferase Elevations: A Review - PMC
In addition to liver injury, elevation of aminotransferases can be caused by strenuous exercise and use of muscle-building and weight-loss supplements. The purpose of this review is to discuss the various mechanisms of elevation of aminotransferases ...
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Calm Logic
GLP-1 Specialist
Besides discounted labs at LabCorp, DrSays also offers low-cost telehealth ($26 with a membership, which costs $10 for every three months). Same-day appointments available, 24/7. Uses online audio with "video later if needed." Pre-appointment questionnaire allows updating lab reports and other documents.
In general, telehealth using insurance is usually billed as urgent (on-demand) care, unless it is offered specifically as primary care (which is an option at CVS virtual care). I had a $50 urgent-care copay using another service called HelixVM. But the cheap telehealth visits at DrSays may be reimbursable if you have HSA/FSA (or insurance if your co-pay is extremely low):
DrSays docs can also write (unpaid) lab orders for using insurance with Quest and Labcorp (from what I was told by customer service).
In general, telehealth using insurance is usually billed as urgent (on-demand) care, unless it is offered specifically as primary care (which is an option at CVS virtual care). I had a $50 urgent-care copay using another service called HelixVM. But the cheap telehealth visits at DrSays may be reimbursable if you have HSA/FSA (or insurance if your co-pay is extremely low):
DrSays docs can also write (unpaid) lab orders for using insurance with Quest and Labcorp (from what I was told by customer service).
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