--- title: Postpartum Recovery Panel type: panel id: postpartum url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/postpartum-recovery-panel" price_usd: 249.99 lab_fee_usd: 6 all_in_usd: 255.99 tests_included: 10 biomarkers_measured: 40 category: Fertility sample: Blood draw fasting_required: true results_in: "1–3 business days" labs: - Quest - Labcorp orderable: true reviewed_at: 2026-09-14 order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=postpartum-recovery-panel&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown" --- # Postpartum Recovery Panel > Postpartum Recovery Panel bundles 10 tests — Comprehensive Metabolic Panel, CBC with Differential and Lipid Panel plus 7 more — for $249.99 all-in (about $25.00 per test). Fast 8–12 hours before the draw; results post in 1–3 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; one draw at Quest or Labcorp. *Support your recovery after pregnancy* ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Price | $249.99 + $6 lab processing fee per order ($255.99 all-in) | | Versus buying separately | $272.90 for the 10 tests individually — the panel saves 8% | | Tests included | 10 | | Biomarkers measured | 40 | | Sample | Blood draw | | Fasting | Yes — 8–12 hours | | Results | 1–3 business days | | Labs | Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp | | Physician authorization | Included — no doctor's visit, referral or insurance needed | ## What does the Postpartum Recovery Panel cover? 10 tests to check nutritional status, thyroid function, metabolic health, and stress hormones after giving birth — CMP, CBC, Lipid Panel, TSH + Free T4, HbA1c, Vitamin D, B12, Folate, Ferritin, and Cortisol. The Postpartum Recovery Panel helps new mothers understand how their body is recovering after pregnancy. Many women experience nutrient depletion, thyroid changes, and metabolic shifts after delivery. This panel checks: CMP for metabolic and organ health, CBC for anemia (common postpartum), Lipid Panel for cardiovascular health (cholesterol can shift during and after pregnancy), TSH + Free T4 for postpartum thyroid dysfunction (affects mood, energy, and weight), HbA1c for blood sugar regulation post-gestational diabetes, Vitamin D, B12, and Folate for nutrient status that affects energy, mood, and breastfeeding, Ferritin for iron stores depleted by delivery and blood loss, and Cortisol for stress hormone assessment. Recommended 6–12 weeks postpartum, or earlier if experiencing fatigue, mood changes, or slow recovery. **Clinical use:** Comprehensive postpartum recovery workup: CBC, CMP, TSH + Free T4, Vitamin D, B12, Folate, Ferritin, AM Cortisol, Lipid Panel, A1c. Catches the common post-pregnancy issues (postpartum thyroiditis, iron-deficiency anemia, postpartum depression contributors). ## Who should order it? Women 6 weeks to 12 months postpartum, women with persistent postpartum fatigue, mood changes, hair loss, or weight changes, women with prior gestational diabetes monitoring T2D progression. ## Tests included | Test | Biomarkers | Standalone price | CPT | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Comprehensive Metabolic Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/comprehensive-metabolic-panel) | 14 (Glucose, BUN, Creatinine, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, …) | $22.99 | 80053 | | [CBC with Differential](https://www.test-well.com/tests/cbc-with-differential) | 14 (WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, …) | $21.99 | 85025 | | [Lipid Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/lipid-panel) | 4 (Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol (calculated), Triglycerides) | $24.99 | 80061 | | [TSH + Free T4](https://www.test-well.com/tests/tsh-with-free-t4) | 2 (TSH, Free T4) | $27.99 | 84443, 84439 | | [Hemoglobin A1c](https://www.test-well.com/tests/hemoglobin-a1c) | 1 (Hemoglobin A1c) | $21.99 | 83036 | | [Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy](https://www.test-well.com/tests/vitamin-d) | 1 (25-Hydroxy Vitamin D) | $41.99 | 82306 | | [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 | | [Ferritin](https://www.test-well.com/tests/ferritin) | 1 (Ferritin) | $24.99 | 82728 | | [Cortisol (AM)](https://www.test-well.com/tests/cortisol-am) | 1 (Cortisol) | $26.99 | 82533 | ## Price by lab | Lab | Panel price | All-in (with $6 fee) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Quest Diagnostics | $249.99 | $255.99 | Choose at checkout | | Labcorp | $249.99 | $255.99 | Choose at checkout | ## How much does a Postpartum Recovery Panel cost? A Postpartum Recovery Panel costs $249.99 at TestWell — $255.99 all-in when ordered alone, because the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order, with no draw fee or physician fee added. 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) | $249.99 | $255.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order | ## How do you prepare? Fasting for 10–12 hours is recommended. Water is okay. Morning blood draw preferred for accurate cortisol results. ## Related conditions - Postpartum recovery (Z39.2) - Postpartum thyroiditis (O90.5) - Postpartum depression (F53.0) - [Iron deficiency anemia (postpartum)](https://www.test-well.com/conditions/anemia) (D50.9) ## Common questions about the Postpartum Recovery Panel ### What's included in the Postpartum Recovery Panel? 10 tests: [CBC](https://www.test-well.com/tests/cbc-with-differential), [CMP](https://www.test-well.com/tests/comprehensive-metabolic-panel), [TSH + Free T4](https://www.test-well.com/tests/tsh-with-free-t4) (postpartum thyroiditis screen), [Vitamin D](https://www.test-well.com/tests/vitamin-d), [B12](https://www.test-well.com/tests/vitamin-b12), [Folate](https://www.test-well.com/tests/folate), [Ferritin](https://www.test-well.com/tests/ferritin) (iron stores depleted by delivery), [AM Cortisol](https://www.test-well.com/tests/cortisol-am) (stress-hormone check), [Lipid Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/lipid-panel), and [A1c](https://www.test-well.com/tests/hemoglobin-a1c) (gestational diabetes follow-up). ### What is postpartum thyroiditis? About 5-10% of women develop transient thyroid inflammation 2-12 months postpartum. Often presents as initial hyperthyroidism (anxiety, weight loss, palpitations) followed by hypothyroidism (fatigue, weight gain, depression). Many cases resolve spontaneously, but some progress to permanent hypothyroidism. The TSH + Free T4 component in this panel catches it; add [TPO Antibodies](https://www.test-well.com/tests/tpo-antibodies) separately if thyroiditis is confirmed and you want the autoimmune picture. ### Why include A1c postpartum? Women with prior gestational diabetes have a 50%+ lifetime risk of Type 2 diabetes. ACOG recommends [A1c](https://www.test-well.com/tests/hemoglobin-a1c) testing 6-12 weeks postpartum, then annually thereafter. The postpartum window is when intervention has the highest impact on preventing future T2D. ### How much does the Postpartum Recovery Panel cost without insurance? On TestWell, the Postpartum Recovery Panel is $249.99. Ordering the same 10 tests separately would be about $273. Quest Direct lists comparable bundles at $573, walk-in hospital labs typically bill $1200-2000 without insurance. ### When in the postpartum period should I test? 6-8 weeks postpartum for the basic recovery check (CBC, CMP, A1c, Ferritin). Add thyroid panel (TSH + Free T4 + TPO) at 3 months and 6 months — that's the window when postpartum thyroiditis usually appears. Earlier testing is fine if you have specific symptoms. ### Do I need to fast? Yes — 8-12 hours fasting (water only) for accurate [Lipid Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/lipid-panel), [A1c](https://www.test-well.com/tests/hemoglobin-a1c), and [CMP](https://www.test-well.com/tests/comprehensive-metabolic-panel) results. ### Is this panel safe while breastfeeding? Yes — blood draws don't affect breast milk. No medication or contrast involved. Schedule the draw after a nursing session to maximize comfort during the wait. ## How to order 1. Add to cart: https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=postpartum-recovery-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. 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