A Deeper Look Into Immune Health
Our suite of advanced immune panels provides a high-resolution view of the body's defense systems. Using state-of-the-art spectral flow cytometry, we go beyond standard blood tests to analyze the function and health of the actual cells that power your immunity. Explore our panels to discover which is right for you or your clients.
5 Panels
3 Bundles
1 Solution
Your Biological Age and Longevity Profile
Your chronological age is just a number. This panel goes beyond the birthday candles to reveal your biological age, a more precise measure of how your immune system is aging. By analyzing key markers of cellular senescence and exhaustion, we provide a quantifiable score that reflects the cumulative impact of your genetics, lifestyle, and environment on your immune health.
The Value of Investigating Immune Aging
As we age, our immune system undergoes a process known as immunosenescence. This isn't just a simple decline; it's a profound shift in function and composition that can lead to chronic low-grade inflammation, reduced vaccine effectiveness, and a higher susceptibility to infections and diseases.
This panel focuses on two key aspects of immunosenescence:
Cellular Senescence: Senescent cells have permanently stopped dividing but remain metabolically active. They accumulate with age and secrete inflammatory molecules that can harm surrounding tissues, a phenomenon known as the Senescence-Associated Secretory Phenotype (SASP).
Cellular Exhaustion: This is a state of dysfunction where immune cells, particularly NK and T cells, lose their ability to effectively fight threats after prolonged or chronic activation. They are "worn out" from a lifetime of exposure to pathogens and stressors.
The Markers We Investigate
This panel analyzes the following key markers to provide a comprehensive view of your immune system's age:
Senescent T-cells (CD57+, KLRG1+): We look at T-cells that express markers of terminal differentiation and senescence. These cells have lost their ability to proliferate but are a major source of the inflammatory SASP. A high number can indicate a state of chronic inflammation that is accelerating your biological age.
Exhausted NK cells (PD-1+, TIGIT+): We measure the expression of inhibitory receptors like PD-1 and TIGIT on NK cells. When these receptors are highly expressed, it's a sign that the NK cells have become exhausted and are no longer effective at destroying cancer cells and viruses, a hallmark of an aging immune system.
Overall Immune “Biological Age” Markers: Our analysis combines these key metrics into a single, easy-to-understand Immune Age Score. This score compares your immune system's biological state to a healthy reference range for your chronological age, revealing whether your immune system is aging faster or slower than expected.
Benefit to the Client
The Immune Age Index offers a powerful new way to measure the success of your anti-aging, longevity, or wellness efforts. The results can:
Provide a Benchmark: Get a clear, quantifiable score to understand your current immune health baseline.
Track Interventions: Monitor how lifestyle changes, supplements, or therapies are impacting your cellular aging.
Motivate Change: A tangible "immune age score" can be a strong motivator for adopting healthier habits to slow or even reverse the aging process.
This panel is designed for the forward-thinking individual, from biohackers to those in anti-aging clinics, who want to understand the true age of their body's most critical defense system.
Immune Age Index:
Your True Biological Age, Revealed
Chronological age is just a number. Our Immune Age Index provides the number that truly matters: your biological immune age. We use a proprietary algorithm to analyze the cumulative impact of your lifestyle, genetics, and environment, delivering a single, powerful score that reflects your body's true wellness and longevity profile.
Best For: Anti-aging and longevity clinics, biohackers, and individuals who want a quantifiable metric to guide their wellness journey.
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This panel is designed for anyone serious about longevity, anti-aging, and proactive health. It moves beyond guesswork and provides a clear, scientific benchmark of how well your immune system is aging. As we get older, our immune cells can become "worn out" (exhausted) or start promoting inflammation (senescent). Our Index quantifies this process, giving you an indispensable tool to track your health at a cellular level.
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You receive a comprehensive yet easy-to-understand report. The centerpiece is your Immune Age Score, presented in a clear, visual format. The report breaks down which cellular markers contributed to your score, providing actionable insights that you or your practitioner can use to build a targeted wellness strategy.
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The Immune Age Index offers a powerful new way to measure the success of wellness efforts. It provides a tangible benchmark, helps track interventions with scientific precision, and serves as a powerful motivator for clients to invest in and adhere to healthier habits. It's the ultimate tool for validating longevity strategies with objective, cellular-level data.
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Is my immune system aging faster or slower than my actual age?
What is my baseline "immune age" before starting a new wellness protocol?
How are my lifestyle changes, therapies, or supplements impacting my cellular aging over time?
What it measures: Foundational overview of immune balance.
T-cells (adaptive defense, infection/cancer surveillance)
B-cells (antibody production, long-term immunity)
NK cells (rapid attack against viruses & abnormal cells)
Monocytes (precursors to macrophages, inflammation regulation)
Benefit to client: A snapshot of overall immune health, showing whether their body is balanced, overactive, or underactive.
Use case: Great entry point for anyone curious about their immune system.
Basic Immune Panel:
Your Immune System's Foundational Blueprint
Before you can optimize, you must understand. The Basic Immune Panel is the essential starting point for any health journey, providing a comprehensive, wide-angle view of your body's core defense systems. It's the definitive baseline for anyone looking to understand and improve their immune health with objective data.
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This panel is the essential entry point to understanding immune health. It provides a foundational, high-level overview of the body’s main immune cell populations, including cells from both the innate (first-responder) and adaptive (memory-based) systems.
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Delivers a clear, easy-to-understand "snapshot" of overall immune balance. It quickly reveals whether the body’s defenses appear to be balanced, underactive (potentially susceptible to infection), or overactive (potentially indicating chronic inflammation or autoimmune activity).
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Innate Cells: NK cells and Monocytes.
Adaptive Cells: Total T-cells, Helper T-cells, Cytotoxic T-cells, and B-cells.
Specialized Subsets: A high-level view of Regulatory T-cells and Plasma Cells.
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An excellent starting point for any individual curious about their immune system. It serves as a perfect baseline test for new clients beginning a wellness program.
Lymphocyte Innate Panel (NK cell Panel) ($300)
What it measures: Innate immune response, focusing on the rapid protective shield provided by Natural Killer (NK) cells. This panel provides a deep dive into the quantity, quality, and activation state of the body's primary "first-responder" lymphocytes.
Benefit to client: Insight into the strength of their body's "immediate response." This is particularly important for individuals who are prone to infections, as well as for tracking a foundational aspect of their immune resilience.
Use case: Men's health, recovery clinics, and tracking immune resilience for athletes or individuals with chronic stress.
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This panel provides a deep and detailed look into the adaptive immune system, your body's highly specific and long-term defense. We analyze the intricate network of T and B cells, revealing how well your body "remembers" past threats and is prepared to respond to future challenges. This panel is essential for understanding your immune history and your body's potential for targeted, effective defense.
The Value of Investigating Your Adaptive Immunity
The adaptive immune system is what gives you long-lasting immunity. While the innate system provides a general, rapid response, the T and B cells in this panel are the "special forces" that are trained to recognize specific pathogens. A balanced and robust adaptive response is critical for effective vaccine response, fighting chronic infections, and preventing a recurrence of illness.
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This panel provides a comprehensive analysis of the following key cells, using specific markers to identify their subsets and functional states:
Helper T-cells (CD4+): We identify these critical "coordinators" of the immune system using the key marker CD4. They are essential for activating other immune cells, including Killer T-cells and B-cells, to mount a strong response.
Killer T-cells (CD8+): The "assassins" of the immune system, these cells directly destroy cells infected by viruses or cancer. We identify them using the marker CD8 and can assess their activation state to see if they are primed and ready for action.
Regulatory T-cells (CD4+, CD25+, FoxP3+): These are the "peacemakers" of the immune system. They suppress the immune response to prevent it from overreacting and damaging healthy tissue. We use a combination of markers to identify them and measure their crucial role in preventing autoimmunity and chronic inflammation.
B-cells & Plasma cells (CD19+, CD20+): These cells are the "antibody factories." We identify B-cells using the markers CD19 and CD20 and can assess their subsets, including memory B-cells and antibody-producing plasma cells. The health of this population is a direct reflection of your body's ability to produce protective antibodies.
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This panel is designed for clients who want to go beyond a general immune check-up to understand the detailed mechanisms of their long-term immunity. The results can provide:
Immune Memory Strength: Discover how effectively your body has developed a "memory" from past infections or vaccines.
Insights into Chronic Conditions: This panel is highly relevant for individuals with chronic fatigue, long-COVID, or those on hormone replacement therapy, as it can reveal signs of immune dysregulation or exhaustion.
Autoimmunity Clues: An imbalance in Regulatory T-cells can provide an early indication of potential issues with immune tolerance.
Lymphocyte Adaptive Panel (T & B Cell Panel)
What it measures: Adaptive immune arm, which is responsible for "remembering" and targeting specific threats. This panel analyzes key subsets of T and B cells that are crucial for long-term immunity and memory.
Helper T-cells (CD4+)
Killer T-cells (CD8+)
Regulatory T-cells
B-cell subsets
Benefit to client: Shows how well the body "remembers" and targets threats. This panel is invaluable for assessing vaccine response, understanding long-term immunity after an illness, and identifying signs of immune system fatigue.
Use case: Clients on hormone replacement therapy, those with chronic fatigue, long-COVID, or anyone interested in understanding the strength of their immune memory.
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This panel provides an in-depth assessment of your innate immunity, the body's rapid protective shield. By focusing specifically on Natural Killer (NK) cells, we provide a detailed look at the strength and readiness of your body's "first responders" against threats like viruses and abnormal cells.
The Value of Investigating Your Innate Immunity
The value of this panel lies in its ability to reveal the real-time strength of your body's immediate, non-specific defenses. It's a crucial snapshot for anyone concerned with immune resilience, especially in times of chronic stress, high-risk environments, or for those seeking to optimize their body's foundational immune response.
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This panel goes beyond a simple cell count to analyze the crucial subsets and functional markers that determine how effective your NK cells truly are. Our analysis focuses on:
NK Cell Subsets (CD56dim and CD56bright): We quantify the two primary types of NK cells in your blood, which have distinct roles.
CD56dim NK cells are the most abundant (over 90% of circulating NK cells) and are the highly cytotoxic, direct-killer cells that patrol for and destroy infected or cancerous targets.
CD56bright NK cells are less common but are critical cytokine producers. They secrete chemical signals that help coordinate and amplify the broader immune response, acting as a crucial link between innate and adaptive immunity.
Activation Markers: We measure markers like CD16, which is a key receptor on NK cells that triggers a powerful type of targeted killing known as Antibody-Dependent Cell-mediated Cytotoxicity (ADCC). High expression of this and other activation markers indicates that your NK cells are primed and ready for action.
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This panel is essential for anyone wanting to proactively understand and support their body's natural defense mechanisms. The results can provide:
Infection Insights: Gain a deeper understanding of why you may be susceptible to frequent or severe infections.
Immune Resilience Score: Use the data to track the effectiveness of lifestyle interventions (e.g., exercise, nutrition) on your immune system's strength.
Proactive Health Planning: This information is particularly valuable for men's health, athletes in recovery clinics, and biohackers who want to ensure their body is operating at peak defensive performance.
Myeloid Cell Panel ($300)
What it measures: The myeloid cell compartment, which includes cells that are key for regulating inflammation, clearing debris, and initiating the immune response. This panel provides a detailed view of the front-line defense and inflammatory state of the immune system.
Monocytes (precursors to macrophages)
Myeloid-derived cells
Granulocytes (if applicable)
Benefit to client: Offers a view into the body's inflammatory status and the strength of its initial, non-specific response. This is crucial for clients with chronic inflammatory conditions or those looking to manage systemic inflammation.
Use case: Chronic inflammation management, clients with metabolic health concerns, and those interested in the underlying drivers of their body's inflammatory state.
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This panel offers a crucial look at your myeloid immune compartment, which serves as the body's front-line defense and is a primary driver of inflammation. By analyzing these cells, we provide a detailed report on your body's inflammatory status and its ability to clear pathogens and cellular debris.
The Value of Investigating Your Myeloid Cells
Myeloid cells—including monocytes, macrophages, and dendritic cells—are your body's "first responders" to inflammation and injury. Their function is deeply tied to chronic health issues, from metabolic disorders to autoimmune conditions. A proper balance within this cell population is essential for both initiating a strong immune response and ensuring that inflammation is properly resolved.
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This panel provides a thorough analysis of the myeloid cells and their subsets:
Monocytes (CD14+, CD16+): These are the circulating precursors to macrophages. We identify different subsets of monocytes, including classical, intermediate, and non-classical, based on their expression of CD14 and CD16. The ratio of these subsets provides important clues about your inflammatory state.
Macrophages: Once monocytes leave the bloodstream, they mature into macrophages, the "garbage collectors" and "antigen presenters." We can assess markers that indicate their activation status, such as HLA-DR and other markers associated with either pro-inflammatory (M1-like) or pro-resolution (M2-like) roles.
Dendritic Cells (CD11c+): As the "sentinels" of the immune system, dendritic cells are the most potent antigen-presenting cells. We identify them using key markers like CD11c and assess their role in linking the innate and adaptive immune systems, ensuring the right response is initiated.
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This panel is perfect for clients interested in the underlying drivers of their health. The results can provide:
Inflammation Insight: The data offers a direct window into the state of your chronic or acute inflammation.
Metabolic Health Clues: An imbalanced myeloid profile is often linked to metabolic dysfunction.
Proactive Wellness: This information can guide lifestyle and dietary interventions aimed at reducing systemic inflammation and improving overall immune regulation.
Harness a strategic profile of your body's active defense and recovery systems. This focused bundle combines our in-depth analyses of your innate first-responders, your adaptive immune memory, and your underlying inflammatory status. It is the essential toolkit for assessing your readiness against daily threats while uncovering the chronic inflammatory burdens that impact your long-term vitality and resilience.
Unlock the full story of your immune health. This comprehensive panel goes beyond a simple check, combining our deepest analyses of your innate and adaptive immunity with your inflammatory profile and immune biological age. It's your ultimate proactive tool for understanding your body's defenses, measuring resilience, and securing a clear strategic view of your long-term wellness.
The Wellness Immunity Starter is a perfect first step for anyone curious about their immune health. This panel combines a foundational overview of your immune system's major cells with a look into its biological aging. It's an ideal baseline to understand how your body is positioned to defend itself and to see if your immune system is aging faster or slower than expected. Get the key insights you need to begin your wellness journey with confidence.
FAQs - About Our Tests & Science
What is Spectral Flow Cytometry?
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How is this different from a standard blood test?
A standard blood test, like a CBC or serum test, typically measures the components in your blood plasma (the liquid) or counts the basic types of blood cells. Our panels go a significant step further. We analyze the actual immune cells themselves—your T-cells, B-cells, and NK cells—to assess their function, activation status, and overall health. We're not just looking at the environment the cells live in; we're analyzing the engines of your immune system.
Are your panels diagnostic tests for diseases?
No. Our panels are designed for wellness and informational purposes, not to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease. They provide a detailed assessment of your immune health to guide wellness strategies, track the efficacy of interventions, and offer a proactive understanding of your body. Our company is currently on a long-term path to achieve CLIA certification, which will allow for future use in clinical diagnostics.
How do you ensure the results are accurate and reliable?
Accuracy is the cornerstone of our work. We use state-of-the-art equipment and rigorous, standardized laboratory protocols for every sample. Our analysis is rooted in established, peer-reviewed science, and our proprietary scoring algorithms are based on extensive data from healthy and disease-state populations to ensure your results are both accurate and meaningful.
FAQs - For Individuals
How can I get a Labrador BioHealth panel?
Our panels are available exclusively through our network of approved clinic partners, including wellness centers, hormone therapy clinics, and med spas. We believe this is the best approach, as it ensures you have a qualified practitioner to help you interpret your results and create a personalized wellness plan.
What is the process like?
The process is simple and straightforward:
Your practitioner will order the appropriate panel for you.
A simple blood draw is performed at the clinic or a designated location.
The sample is sent to our lab for analysis.
Once complete, your detailed report is sent back to your practitioner, who will review the results with you.
When will I get my results?
Typically, the full analysis is completed and the report is sent to your provider within 7-10 business days of our lab receiving the sample.
What should I do with my results?
Your results are a powerful tool for understanding your health. They are designed to be reviewed with your wellness provider, who can use the data-driven insights to validate current treatments, tailor new wellness strategies, and track your progress over time with scientific precision.
FAQ - For Clinic Partners
What kind of clinics do you partner with?
We partner with forward-thinking wellness clinics that are committed to providing data-driven, personalized care. This includes, but is not limited to, functional medicine practices, anti-aging and longevity clinics, hormone therapy centers, IV therapy clinics, and high-end med spas.
How does your partnership model work?
We offer flexible partnership models to suit your practice, primarily a wholesale model. You purchase our panels at wholesale pricing and can then offer them to your clients as a premium, value-added service integrated into your existing packages or as a standalone offering. We also have a referral model available.
What support do you offer your clinic partners?
We view our partners as an extension of our team. We provide comprehensive onboarding, educational materials for your staff and clients, marketing support (like flyers and website content), and access to our team for any scientific or technical questions. Our goal is to make the integration seamless and successful.
How do I get started as a partner?
Getting started is easy. Simply fill out the partnership inquiry form on our "Contact Us" page to schedule a no-obligation discovery call. We'll walk you through our panels, our process, and how a partnership with Labrador BioHealth can elevate your practice.