Last updated: 2026-03-24
Quick Answer
Most healthy adults should get basic blood work annually, while those optimizing for longevity benefit from testing every 3-6 months. Frequency depends on your age, health status, and optimization goals. Compare testing options across 49 verified providers on Longevity.haus.
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Blood Testing Frequency by Goal
How often you test depends on what you're optimizing for. Here are the three main tiers.
Basic Health Monitoring
Standard wellness checks for healthy individuals under 40. Covers CBC, metabolic panel, lipids, and thyroid.
Health Optimization
Tracking biomarkers for longevity and performance. Adds hormones, inflammatory markers, and advanced lipids.
Intensive Monitoring
Advanced protocols like Bryan Johnson's Blueprint. 70+ biomarkers including micronutrients and aging markers.
Testing Frequency by Age
Recommended testing cadence shifts as you age, with more frequent and comprehensive panels after 40.
| Age Range | Frequency | Key Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20–30[1] | Annual | CBC, metabolic panel, lipids (every 2-3yr), thyroid | More frequent if family history of disease |
| 30–40[1][2] | Semi-Annual | Full blood panel, hormones, HbA1c[3] | Add inflammatory markers if optimizing |
| 40–50[1][2] | Quarterly | Comprehensive panels, advanced lipids[2], cancer markers, nutrients | PSA and other cancer markers annually |
| 50+[1][2] | Quarterly+ | Full panels, cardiovascular (BNP, troponin), expanded cancer screening | Bone density markers and hormones every 6mo |
How Often Do Longevity Experts Test?
Two of the most prominent longevity figures take very different approaches to testing frequency and scope.
Bryan Johnson[4]
- Frequency: Monthly comprehensive testing
- Biomarkers: 70+ per draw
- Imaging: Advanced imaging quarterly
- Cost: ~$2,500/month
- Philosophy: Data-maximalist, experimental, self-directed
Peter Attia[5]
- Frequency: Quarterly optimization testing
- Biomarkers: Focused panel, key markers
- Imaging: Annual advanced testing
- Cost: ~$800–1,500/quarter
- Philosophy: Physician-guided, evidence-based
Frequently Asked Questions
Cost and Practical Considerations
Testing costs scale with frequency and comprehensiveness. Here's what to expect at each level.
Basic annual panel: $150–300/year
Comprehensive quarterly testing: $400–800 per test ($1,600–3,200/year)
Advanced monthly monitoring: $1,000–2,500 per test ($12,000–30,000/year)
On Longevity.haus, blood testing starts from $7900 across 49 verified providers.
Most insurance covers annual wellness bloodwork. Optimization testing is typically out-of-pocket.
Sources & References
All recommendations are based on published clinical guidelines and expert protocols.
- USPSTF. "A and B Recommendations." U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org
- AHA/ACC. "Guideline on the Management of Blood Cholesterol." Circulation, 2019. ahajournals.org
- ADA. "Standards of Care in Diabetes." 2024. diabetesjournals.org
- Johnson, B. "Blueprint Protocol." blueprint.bryanjohnson.com
- Attia, P. Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity. Harmony Books, 2023.
Provider pricing data from Longevity.haus database. Last verified: 2026-03-24.
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