How to Prepare for your Levels Lab Appointment
Your Levels Labs appointment is your chance to get deep insights into your metabolic health. Here's everything you need to know to walk in prepared.
What to bring
- Requisition form — We'll email this to you (your lab order), but it can also be found on the Lab Dashboard section of your Member Portal. Have it ready on your phone
- Photo ID — Required for check-in at the lab
Before your appointment
Fast for 8 hours
Arrive fasted (water only). Skip food, alcohol, and coffee before your blood draw. Fasting gives you the most accurate baseline for your biomarkers.
Hydrate well
Drink water throughout the morning of your appointment and have a glass before you go. Good hydration makes the blood draw easier.
Pause supplements
Consider pausing vitamins and dietary supplements for 48-72 hours before your appointment for a cleaner baseline. Do not stop any prescription medications without checking with your doctor.
Go easy on exercise
Light movement is fine, but skip intense workouts before your appointment. Heavy exercise can affect some biomarker readings.
Journal your context
Use the Levels app to log your meals, movement, sleep, and stress leading up to your appointment. If you're experiencing any symptoms, jot them down in a notebook. This context helps your physician interpret your results.
Special considerations for menstruating members
If you menstruate, timing matters for the most accurate hormonal results. Days 2-4 of your cycle are optimal for the Comprehensive Panel. If your appointment falls outside that window, make note of where you are in your cycle or consider rescheduling.
There's also specific guidance for the urinalysis portion of your appointment. Learn more about lab appointments for menstruating members
At your appointment
- Show up on time (you have a scheduled spot)
- Check in with your requisition form and ID
- A licensed phlebotomist will draw your blood
- The appointment takes around 15-30 minutes
After your appointment
Results will appear in your Levels dashboard as they become available:
- Most results within 2-3 days
- All results within two weeks
- We'll email you when the first results are ready
You can view and manage your lab appointments anytime at app.levels.com/labs