Find the cause of your fatigue and low energy
The short answer
Baseline Anemia Panel bundles 5 tests — CBC with Differential, Ferritin and Iron & TIBC plus 2 more — for $74.99 plus one $6 lab processing fee (about $15.00 per test). Fast 8–12 hours before the draw; results post in 2–4 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; one draw at Quest or Labcorp.
Other Labs
Starting at $175
+ lab fees
TestWell
$74.99
+ $6 lab processing fee
The Baseline Anemia Panel is designed to identify why you're anemic or experiencing fatigue and low energy. CBC with Differential detects anemia and characterizes the type. Ferritin measures iron stores — the earliest marker of iron deficiency. Iron & TIBC evaluates iron transport and availability. Vitamin B12 and Folate screen for the nutritional deficiencies that cause megaloblastic anemia. Together, these tests cover the most common and treatable causes of anemia.
5 tests to identify the cause of anemia: CBC with Differential, Ferritin, Iron + TIBC, Vitamin B12, Folate. Distinguishes iron deficiency, B12 deficiency, folate deficiency, anemia of chronic disease, and macrocytic vs microcytic patterns.
Anyone with confirmed or suspected anemia (low hemoglobin on prior CBC), fatigue + pallor, hair thinning, restless legs, heavy menstrual bleeding, postpartum recovery, or vegetarian/vegan dietary patterns at risk for nutritional anemia.
Sample Type
Blood draw
Fasting
Required
Results In
2–4 business days
Biomarkers
20 across 5 tests
5 individual tests · 20 biomarkers measured — each test linked so you can learn more.
Fasting for 8–12 hours recommended for accurate iron results. Morning draw preferred. Water is okay.
What can throw off this result
Physician-reviewed “Before your test” pages — what each factor does, for how long, and what to do about it.
A Baseline Anemia Panel costs $74.99 at TestWell — $80.99 all-in when ordered alone, because the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order, with no draw fee or physician fee added. Ordered directly from the labs' own consumer sites, the closest equivalent lists at $179.00 at Quest Health and $189.00 at Labcorp OnDemand (list prices checked Sep 12, 2026; see the notes on how the products differ). With insurance, what you pay depends on your deductible and your plan's negotiated rate; TestWell's price is fixed before the draw and is HSA/FSA-eligible.
| Where you order | Price | One test, all-in | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TestWell (drawn at Quest or Labcorp) | $74.99 | $80.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order |
| Quest Health (Quest Diagnostics' own site) | $179.00 | $179.00 | Marker lists differ; both are CBC + iron-studies anemia panels · list price checked Sep 12, 2026 |
| Labcorp OnDemand (Labcorp's own site) | $189.00 | $189.00 | Marker lists differ; both are CBC + iron-studies anemia panels · list price checked Sep 12, 2026 |
55% less than the lower lab-direct list price, for the same draw at the same lab. Competitor prices are read from the linked public pages and re-checked regularly; the labs' sites may add taxes or change prices without notice.
Compare more: Quest Diagnostics price list · Labcorp price list · Quest vs Labcorp · Lab test price checker
Five tests: CBC with Differential (confirms anemia + measures cell size), Ferritin (iron stores), Iron + TIBC (circulating iron + transferrin saturation), Vitamin B12 (B12 deficiency), and Folate (folate deficiency). Together they identify >95% of nutritional anemia causes in one draw.
Iron deficiency, by a wide margin — especially in menstruating women, pregnant women, vegetarians/vegans, and endurance athletes. Ferritin drops first (months before hemoglobin falls), then transferrin saturation drops, then CBC hemoglobin drops. This panel catches all three stages and the top 3 nutritional causes (iron, B12, folate) in one draw.
On TestWell, the Baseline Anemia Panel is $74.99. Ordering the same 5 tests separately would be about $115. Quest Direct lists comparable bundles at $175, walk-in hospital labs typically bill $400-600 for the same biomarkers without insurance.
Iron Panel (Complete) focuses on iron only: CBC + Ferritin + Iron + TIBC + transferrin saturation. Baseline Anemia Panel adds B12 + Folate to catch non-iron causes of anemia. Use the Baseline Anemia Panel for first-time anemia workup; Iron Panel for known iron-deficiency monitoring.
Yes — 8-12 hours of fasting (water only) is recommended for accurate Iron + TIBC results. Also hold iron supplements for 24 hours before the draw; they can transiently elevate serum iron and produce false-normal results.
Yes — all five tests are available at Quest Diagnostics and LabCorp patient service centers nationwide. Order on TestWell, pick your preferred lab, and we'll generate a digital requisition for any of their walk-in locations.
Re-test Ferritin at 8-12 weeks to confirm absorption. Re-test full panel at 3 months if hemoglobin was low (CBC tracks treatment response). Annually thereafter if cause is resolved; every 3-6 months if cause persists (heavy menses, malabsorption).
Baseline Anemia Panel results are typically ready in 2–4 business days after your draw at Quest or Labcorp. TestWell emails you the moment they post, and your results dashboard shows each marker against its reference range with a plain-English explanation.
Recent blood donation, recent illness and smoking and nicotine can change a Baseline Anemia Panel result without anything being wrong. Recent blood donation can lower RBC, Ferritin and Iron and can raise TIBC — wait 6–8 weeks after a whole-blood donation for an anemia baseline. Recent illness can raise Ferritin and can lower Iron — wait 2 weeks — illness can mask iron deficiency. Smoking and nicotine can raise RBC and WBC and can lower Folate — tell the clinician; a high hematocrit in a smoker is usually smoking, not polycythemia. Each factor is covered on our physician-reviewed "Before your test" pages; when one applies, the fix is usually to remove it and retest.
Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD · Last reviewed September 2026
Related guide
Ferritin vs Iron: What Each Blood Test Measures, Which One You Need, and How to Read Them Together
Starting at $175 at other labs
TestWell Price
$74.99
+ $6 lab processing fee at checkout
No insurance needed · HIPAA compliant
Individual tests that complement this panel
Baseline Anemia Panel
$74.99