A full-body blood panel reads many markers from one blood draw, so you and a provider can see the whole picture in one place. The panel at GIOSTAR covers more than 100 markers. A nurse practitioner orders it, you give blood at a Quest location near you on a morning you pick, and the same nurse practitioner reviews every marker with you.
If you searched for a blood test in Las Vegas, you probably want to know three things before you book: what the panel reads, what the day involves and who explains the numbers afterward. This article answers all three.
What a full-body blood panel measures
A biomarker is a measurable sign in your blood. Each one is a number, and a provider reads it next to its typical range. A short checkup panel looks at a handful of them. The 100+ biomarker panel at GIOSTAR reads more than 100, and a nurse practitioner reviews every result with you one-on-one.
In general, a panel like this looks at six groups: hormones, metabolic markers such as blood sugar, thyroid markers, lipids (the fats in your blood), vitamins and minerals, and blood counts and organ function markers.
Your nurse practitioner confirms which markers are right for you, based on your history, goals and medications. Plenty of people book the panel on its own, simply to know where they stand.
How the panel is ordered
Ordering is your nurse practitioner's job. At GIOSTAR, the sequence has five steps.
- Free consultation. You talk with our patient team, online, by phone or in person, free and with no obligation. We explain how the blood test works, walk you through each step and the pricing, and book your visit with a nurse practitioner.
- Meet your nurse practitioner. An in-person visit at our Henderson wellness center. We review your history, goals and medications. Your nurse practitioner confirms which markers fit and gives you the full total before you book.
- Book your draw at Quest. After your nurse practitioner orders the panel, you book a morning appointment at a Quest location near you. There are many across the Las Vegas valley.
- Your draw. A few minutes at Quest, on a morning you pick.
- Results review. In about a week, your nurse practitioner goes through every marker with you.
How to prepare for the draw
Book an early morning slot. Fast for 8 to 12 hours, drinking plain water only, because coffee, even black, can change some results. Drink extra water the evening before, and wear short sleeves or a loose sleeve.
Keep taking prescribed medicines unless your provider tells you otherwise. If you use testosterone or another hormone, ask us when to take your dose, because timing changes the reading. Pause biotin, which is common in hair, skin and nail supplements and many multivitamins, for 72 hours before your draw unless your provider tells you otherwise. Biotin can make some results read falsely high or low, including thyroid and heart markers. Tell us if you are pregnant, or take birth control, hormones or a blood thinner.
If needles make you woozy, tell the Quest team when you arrive and ask to lie back for the draw. Bring a snack to eat right after.
What the draw is like
Expect a quick draw, with a pinch as the needle goes in. Press on the site for a few minutes afterward and eat your snack. A small bruise that fades in a few days is normal, and so is feeling a little lightheaded until you eat. Call us at 702.703.5393 if the site keeps bleeding after 10 minutes of pressure, or if your arm turns swollen, hot or more painful.
How your results are reviewed
Your results arrive in about a week, then your nurse practitioner walks you through every marker in plain language and flags anything worth watching. Bring questions about any number you do not recognize.
One result outside the typical range is not a full picture. Your provider reads it next to your history and your other markers, and may repeat the test to confirm before changing anything. Your provider also tells you which markers to recheck and when. Many people repeat the panel every 3 to 6 months so the next draw compares like for like.
Where the panel fits with other GIOSTAR services
The same panel sits behind several GIOSTAR programs. Your hormone therapy plan starts with it, and so does a peptide therapy program. The Concierge Longevity Program repeats the panel every quarter and compares each one with your baseline.
What decides the total
The total depends on the panel your nurse practitioner confirms for you. You get the full total at your free consultation, before you book. Patients typically pay for wellness panels directly, because insurance usually does not cover them, so it is a self-pay service. Cherry offers monthly payment plans for qualified applicants.
Blood testing at GIOSTAR in Henderson
GIOSTAR stands for Global Institute of Stem Cell Therapy and Research. Founded by Dr. Anand Srivastava, GIOSTAR International is part of a network across three countries, built on research at Salk, UC San Diego, UC Irvine and UCLA. Our Henderson wellness center is at 2482 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy, Ste 100, Henderson, NV 89052, with private consultation rooms and free parking at the door. Dr. Ryan Peterson, our Medical Director, oversees care.
Your first step is a free consultation with our patient team. Call 702.703.5393 or read more about blood testing at GIOSTAR.
