Biological Age Test Product Guide

The Biological Age Test

The Biological Age Test measures nine distinct blood markers to calculate your Phenotypic Age—that is, the age of your health.

Your biological age correlates to your risk of all-cause mortality. Using your results from this simple test, you can determine just how fast you are aging, as well as how longevity treatments are impacting your biological age.

Let’s explore your next steps…

Your next steps

To reveal your Biological Age, follow these simple steps:

  1. Schedule your blood draw (at Quest or lab of your choice)
  2. Collect your blood draw results
  3. Enter your results into the Biological Age calculator
  4. Reveal your Biological Age

Scheduling your blood draw at Quest

Once you have submitted your Intake Form and payment to AgelessRx, your next step is to schedule your blood draw appointment. If you choose to visit a local Quest Labs, the below will guide you through that process.

How It Works
  1. Visit questdiagnostics.com
  2. Click “Make an Appointment” and follow prompts to “Schedule an Appointment”
  3. Click “Medical Professional” as your Reason for Visit
  4. Click “All Other Tests”
  5. Search for a lab near you and click “Select Appointment”
  6. Select your desired appointment date/time to view availability
  7. Enter your personal details and click “Schedule Appointment”
  8. Check your email for confirmation—keep this email easily accessible or print out to bring along to Quest

Preparing for your blood draw

Fasting

For the most accurate values, you will be required to fast for ten hours prior to your scheduled blood draw. Ideally, try and schedule an appointment as early in the day as possible to minimize fasting to the recommended ten hours.

Hydration matters

Do your best to increase your water intake on both the day before your schedule blood draw and the day of. This will help prevent your blood from getting too concentrated/thick—making it easier on you and the technician or nurse to get your blood.

Arriving at Quest Labs

The AgelessRx team will submit your blood draw orders directly to Quest on your behalf. All you have to do is show up on your scheduled date/time. When you arrive, check in with the Quest Labs front desk. You may be required to show your confirmation email (the staff will scan the barcode) or simply check in with your first and last name.

Gathering your results

After you complete your blood draw, it is time to gather your results. If you visited a Quest lab for your blood draw, the below steps will guide you to review your results.

  1. Login to the Quest Diagnostics Patient Portal
  2. Click “Results” and choose the date you completed your labs
  3. Review your Comprehensive Metabolic Panel results to identify your values for Glucose, Creatinine, Albumin, and Alkaline Phosphatase
  4. Review your HS CRP Panel results to identify your values for Creac Protein (CRP)
  5. Review your Comprehensive Blood Count (CBC) Panel results to identify your values for White Blood Cells, Mean Cell Volume (MCV), Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW), and Lymphocytes

Using the biological age calculator

Once you have your blood draw results handy, simply:

  1. Visit the biological age calculator on the AgelessRx website
  2. Match and enter your values with the corresponding fields on the calculator
  3. Enter results from your Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
  4. Enter results from your Complete Blood Count Panel
  5. Enter results from your HS CRP Panel
  6. Enter your email address and click “Calculate Results”

Interpreting your results

After completing the calculator exercise, you will receive a personalized report detailing your Phenotypic Age and Chronological Age. Specifically, the difference between the two ages.

What does the difference mean?

If your Phenotypic Age is lower than your chronological age, keep up the great work! But don’t just stop here—take this opportunity to consider doing even more to increase the gap between your chronological age and Phenotypic age. Better sleep and diet, more exercise, and certain longevity treatments can all make an impact.

If your Phenotypic Age is equal to or higher than your chronological age, you have the opportunity to make improvements to your lifestyle, environment, and/or adherence to longevity protocols. The higher your Phenotypic Age, the more likely you may be to experience co-existing
morbidities, physical functioning problems, and increased risk of coronary heart disease.

What next?

Your Biological Age Test is complete and you know your Phenotypic Age—now what? Based on your results, you may decide you are ready for a lifestyle or environmental change. You may also decide that, in an effort to continue doing the things you love (with the people you love), it may be time to get serious about a longevity routine.

If you find yourself unsure of where to start, or want to personalize your longevity journey based on your results, a consultation with an expert may be worth considering.

To learn more about consultation offerings, visit agelessrx.com. To share feedback on your experience, or ask a question, please email us
at info@agelessrx.com.

Appendix

Biological blood marker descriptions

The AgelessRx Biological Age Test utilizes the results of nine blood markers to calculate your Phenotypic Age. Different blood markers carry different weight when calculating your results (in order from greatest to least below).

Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW)

RDW measures the amount of red blood cell variation in volume and size. Since your body needs red blood cells to carry oxygen from your lungs to every other part of your body, any values outside of the normal range may indicate a possible problem with bodily function that may affect oxygen from getting to various parts of your body.

Glucose

Glucose is a type of sugar that acts as your body’s main source of energy. A hormone called insulin helps to move glucose from your bloodstream into your cells. Too much or too little glucose in the blood may be a serious medical condition.

C-reac Protein (CRP)

CRP is a protein that increases in the blood with inflammation. Variations of this blood marker, such as a high-sensitivity CRP test (hs-CRP) can help detect even the smallest elevations of CRP as an indicator of low levels of inflammation in the body. Inflammation is an immune response to trauma or infection. The body may respond with swelling, pain, and redness.

White Blood Cells

White blood cells help the body fight infection and protect the body from foreign pathogens, such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. White blood cells also defend the body from allergens, mutated cells (e.g. cancer), foreign matter (e.g. splinters), and remove dead cells (e.g. old red blood cells and other debris).

Mean Cell Volume (MCV)

This blood marker measures the average size of your red blood cells, known as erythrocytes. Red blood cells move oxygen from your lungs to every cell in your body to ensure cells grow, reproduce, and stay healthy. If your red blood cells are too small or too large, it could be a sign of a blood disorder, such as anemia, a vitamin deficiency, or other medical condition.

Creatinine

This blood marker helps to reveal important information about your kidneys. Creatinine is a chemical waste product that is produced by your muscle metabolism. Healthy kidneys filter creatinine and other waste products from your blood. If your kidneys are not functioning properly, an increased level of creatinine may accumulate in your blood.

Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)

ALP is an enzyme found throughout the body, but particularly in the liver, bones, kidneys, and digestive system. When the liver is damaged, ALP may leak into the bloodstream. High levels of ALP may indicate liver disease or bone disorders.

Lymphocyte (Lymphs)

Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cells. Each type of white blood cell serves a specific function; all come together to fight illness and diseases. A low lymphocyte count 20 can point to a number of conditions and diseases. Furthermore, a low count may also put you at greater risk of infection.

Albumin

This is a protein made by the liver and is one of the most abundant proteins in your blood. Albumin provides your body with the proteins it needs to keep growing and repairing tissue. It also helps to carry vital nutrients and hormones.

AgelessRx orders the following blood panels to gather the nine blood markers: Comprehensive Metabolic Panel, Complete Blood Count with Differential (CBC), and a standalone C-Reactive Protein Test (CRP).

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