What Blood Tests Should I Get Annually?

These are the most useful blood tests for annual health screening.

Core Annual Tests

• CBC — blood cells, anemia, infection
• CMP — kidney, liver, electrolytes, glucose
• Lipid panel — cholesterol, cardiovascular risk
• HbA1c — diabetes screening
• TSH — thyroid function

Additional Based on Risk

• Vitamin D — if limited sun exposure
• Vitamin B12 — if vegetarian or on metformin/PPIs
• Ferritin — if heavy periods or fatigue
• PSA — men over 50
• Testosterone — men with symptoms
• STD panel — sexually active under 25 or multiple partners

How Often

• Core panel: annually
• Vitamin D: annually or every 2 years
• Hormones: based on symptoms
• STD: annually if at risk