--- title: Baseline Anemia Panel type: panel id: anemia-panel url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/anemia-panel" price_usd: 74.99 lab_fee_usd: 6 all_in_usd: 80.99 tests_included: 5 biomarkers_measured: 20 category: Iron & Anemia sample: Blood draw fasting_required: true results_in: "2–4 business days" labs: - Quest - Labcorp orderable: true reviewed_at: 2026-09-14 order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=anemia-panel&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown" --- # Baseline Anemia Panel > Baseline Anemia Panel bundles 5 tests — CBC with Differential, Ferritin and Iron & TIBC plus 2 more — for $74.99 all-in (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. *Find the cause of your fatigue and low energy* ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Price | $74.99 + $6 lab processing fee per order ($80.99 all-in) | | Versus buying separately | $131.95 for the 5 tests individually — the panel saves 43% | | Tests included | 5 | | Biomarkers measured | 20 | | Sample | Blood draw | | Fasting | Yes — 8–12 hours | | Results | 2–4 business days | | Labs | Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp | | Physician authorization | Included — no doctor's visit, referral or insurance needed | ## What does the Baseline Anemia Panel cover? Investigates the most common causes of anemia — iron deficiency, B12 deficiency, and folate deficiency — in one blood draw. 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. **Clinical use:** 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. ## Who should order it? 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. ## Tests included | Test | Biomarkers | Standalone price | CPT | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [CBC with Differential](https://www.test-well.com/tests/cbc-with-differential) | 14 (WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, …) | $21.99 | 85025 | | [Ferritin](https://www.test-well.com/tests/ferritin) | 1 (Ferritin) | $24.99 | 82728 | | [Iron & TIBC](https://www.test-well.com/tests/iron-and-tibc) | 3 (Iron, TIBC, Iron Saturation %) | $25.99 | 83540, 83550 | | [Vitamin B12](https://www.test-well.com/tests/vitamin-b12) | 1 (Vitamin B12) | $25.99 | 82607 | | [Folate (Vitamin B9)](https://www.test-well.com/tests/folate) | 1 (Folate) | $32.99 | 82746 | ## Price by lab | Lab | Panel price | All-in (with $6 fee) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Quest Diagnostics | $74.99 | $80.99 | Choose at checkout | | Labcorp | $89.99 | $95.99 | Choose at checkout | ## How much does a Baseline Anemia Panel cost? 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 2026-09-12](https://www.questhealth.com/product/anemia-test-panel/12977M.html) | | Labcorp OnDemand (Labcorp's own site) | $189.00 | $189.00 | Marker lists differ; both are CBC + iron-studies anemia panels · [list price checked 2026-09-12](https://www.ondemand.labcorp.com/lab-tests/anemia-test) | ## How do you prepare? Fasting for 8–12 hours recommended for accurate iron results. Morning draw preferred. Water is okay. ## Related conditions - [Iron deficiency anemia](https://www.test-well.com/conditions/anemia) (D50.9) - [Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia](https://www.test-well.com/conditions/anemia) (D51.0) - Folate deficiency anemia (D52.9) - Anemia of chronic disease (D63.8) ## Common questions about the Baseline Anemia Panel ### What's included in the Baseline Anemia Panel? Five tests: [CBC with Differential](https://www.test-well.com/tests/cbc-with-differential) (confirms anemia + measures cell size), [Ferritin](https://www.test-well.com/tests/ferritin) (iron stores), [Iron + TIBC](https://www.test-well.com/tests/iron-and-tibc) (circulating iron + transferrin saturation), [Vitamin B12](https://www.test-well.com/tests/vitamin-b12) (B12 deficiency), and Folate (folate deficiency). Together they identify >95% of nutritional anemia causes in one draw. ### What's the most common cause of anemia? Iron deficiency, by a wide margin — especially in menstruating women, pregnant women, vegetarians/vegans, and endurance athletes. [Ferritin](https://www.test-well.com/tests/ferritin) drops first (months before hemoglobin falls), then transferrin saturation drops, then [CBC](https://www.test-well.com/tests/cbc-with-differential) hemoglobin drops. This panel catches all three stages and the top 3 nutritional causes (iron, B12, folate) in one draw. ### How do I interpret the panel results? Low [Ferritin](https://www.test-well.com/tests/ferritin) + small red cells (low MCV) = iron deficiency. High MCV (>100 fL) + low [B12](https://www.test-well.com/tests/vitamin-b12) = B12 deficiency. High MCV + low folate = folate deficiency. Normal cell size + low hemoglobin + normal iron studies = anemia of chronic disease (inflammation, kidney disease) — needs further workup. ### How much does the Baseline Anemia Panel cost without insurance? 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. ### What's the difference between this and the Iron Panel? [Iron Panel (Complete)](https://www.test-well.com/tests/iron-panel-complete) focuses on iron only: CBC + Ferritin + Iron + TIBC + transferrin saturation. Baseline Anemia Panel adds [B12](https://www.test-well.com/tests/vitamin-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. ### Do I need to fast? 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. ### Can I get this panel at LabCorp or Quest near me? 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. ### How often should I retest after starting iron supplements? Re-test [Ferritin](https://www.test-well.com/tests/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). ## How to order 1. Add to cart: https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=anemia-panel&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown 2. Create an account or sign in, confirm your state and preferred lab, pay by card, HSA or FSA. 3. A licensed physician authorizes the order (usually within minutes); the requisition arrives by email. 4. One draw at any Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp patient service center covers every test in the panel. 5. Results post to your TestWell portal in 2–4 business days. ## Related - [Comprehensive Anemia Workup](https://www.test-well.com/tests/comprehensive-anemia-panel) — 8 tests · $169.99 - [All Iron & Anemia tests](https://www.test-well.com/tests/category/iron-anemia) - [Full test directory](https://www.test-well.com/tests/directory) --- Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD (Medical Reviewer, TestWell); last reviewed 2026-09-14. Review policy: https://www.test-well.com/reviewers/youmna-distefano-md Canonical page: https://www.test-well.com/tests/anemia-panel Machine-readable catalog: https://www.test-well.com/api/catalog.json · MCP server: https://www.test-well.com/mcp · Overview for agents: https://www.test-well.com/llms.txt Prices are cash-pay, in USD, and include physician authorization; every order adds one flat $6 lab processing fee. 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