Which blood tests for longevity? A practical baseline list

# Which blood tests for longevity? A practical baseline list Many people want to measure “everything.” For longevity, that is rarely the best starting point. A better approach is a clear baseline list that covers important areas and can be expanded later. The LongLifeScan Report is built for this: enter what you have, see what is missing and identify priority areas. ## Short answer A useful longevity baseline often includes: - HbA1c - fasting glucose - fasting insulin - triglycerides - HDL-C - LDL-C - ApoB - Lp(a), at least once - hs-CRP - vitamin D / 25-OH-D - ferritin - creatinine / eGFR - ALT, AST, GGT - TSH - blood pressure as a home value Not everyone needs everything immediately. But these values provide a much stronger overview than isolated markers. ## Metabolism ### HbA1c HbA1c gives longer-term glucose context. It does not replace a full metabolic assessment, but it is a useful starting marker. ### Fasting glucose Fasting glucose is widely available but variable. Sleep, stress, illness and measurement conditions matter. ### Fasting insulin Fasting insulin is often not part of standard labs, but can be useful for metabolic questions. ### Triglycerides Triglycerides are part of a lipid panel and are more useful when interpreted together with HDL-C, ApoB and nutrition context. ## Cardiovascular ### ApoB ApoB is often more informative than LDL-C alone for risk context. It is not always included in standard lipid panels and may need to be requested. ### LDL-C, HDL-C, Non-HDL-C These values are useful baseline markers, but should not be interpreted in isolation. ### Lp(a) Lp(a) is largely genetic and usually does not need frequent retesting. For many people, measuring it once is useful. ### Blood pressure Blood pressure is not a blood marker, but it belongs in the longevity baseline. A home measurement series is often more useful than one office reading. ## Inflammation and context ### hs-CRP hs-CRP can add inflammation context. Illness, intense exercise or injury can temporarily raise it. ### Ferritin Ferritin is both an iron storage marker and an inflammation-related marker. It should not be interpreted alone. ## Liver, kidney and thyroid A solid baseline may include: - ALT - AST - GGT - creatinine - eGFR - TSH Depending on context, additional thyroid, kidney or liver markers may be useful. ## Micronutrients ### Vitamin D Vitamin D should be measured as 25-OH-D. Supplementation without follow-up is less useful. ### Vitamin B12, folate, magnesium, omega-3 index These may be relevant depending on diet, symptoms, supplements and goals. ## Which clinician or lab? Typical options: - primary care physician - internist - cardiologist for cardiovascular questions - endocrinologist/diabetologist for metabolic questions - self-pay lab Not every practice measures everything by default. ApoB, fasting insulin, hs-CRP, vitamin D or omega-3 index often need to be requested specifically. ## What if values are missing? That is normal. Start with what you have. The LongLifeScan Report shows which values are missing and what could be useful next. 👉 [Start the free report](/en/reports/generate#free-report) ## Conclusion For longevity, you do not need the longest possible lab panel. You need a useful baseline, clean measurement conditions and a plan for what to do with the results. The Free Report gives orientation. Premium should turn this into nutrition, movement, daily structure, retesting and next steps. 👉 [Create your LongLifeScan Report](/en/reports/generate#free-report)