Biological age
R9,990
Healthy Aging Panel
For a wider view of how you age
A panel that combines telomere length with three epigenetic ageing markers and gives all four an estimated biological age, as a baseline for you and your doctor to plan around.
- Includes telomere length
- A few drops of blood
- Four biological levels, one analysis
- Clear report with practical guidance
- Can be tracked over time
What it analyses
Your birthday tells only part of the story
Two people of the same age can age very differently on a biological level. Diet, movement, sleep and stress all play a part. This panel looks at these processes and gives your doctor a clear starting point.
AreaWhat it looks atWhat it means for you
Telomere lengthLooks atLength of chromosome ends, compared with age and sex referencesFor youGives an estimated biological age from your telomere length
Epigenetic ageing markersLooks atSelected DNA methylation patterns linked to ageingFor youShows whether markers sit in line with, above or below your age
Inflammation regulationLooks atEpigenetic regulation of the IL-6 gene, not a blood levelFor youLinks results to diet, movement and recovery
DNA stabilityLooks atLINE-1 methylation, a marker linked to genome stabilityFor youGives context to your cells' protective processes
LifestyleLooks atYour questionnaire answers on diet, movement, sleep and stressFor youGives you a diet score and a lifestyle score
Your report
Biological ageing at a glance
Each of the four markers gets a traffic-light rating and its own estimated biological age beside your calendar age. Short texts explain each result.
- GreenIn the favourable range. The report suggests how to keep it there.
- YellowIn the middle band. Your doctor explains what it means for you.
- RedStands out. Your doctor prioritises it in your plan.
- A fictional example report from HealthBioCare, the laboratory that runs the analysis. Your own report follows the same layout.
How it works at WellNest
From question to report.
Message us
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- Which test
- You choose
- Your questions
- Answered
- Next step
- Arranged
Talk to your doctor
Your doctor confirms the test suits your question.
- Your question
- Defined
- Added to
- Any consult
- Cost
- Separate
Finger-prick sample
A few drops from your fingertip, taken at the clinic.
- Collection
- Dried card
- With it
- A short questionnaire
- Sent to
- Laboratory
Review your report
Your doctor goes through the report with you.
- Your results
- Explained
- In context
- History & bloods
- Your plan
- Next steps
From results to action
What your doctor can work on with you.
Set a baseline
Your first result records where your biological markers start.
Personal guidance
Your doctor uses the results to guide diet and lifestyle choices.
Track changes
Your doctor will advise if and when to repeat it.
Long-term care
Results support ongoing check-ins with your doctor over time.
Related tests
Often considered alongside.
Nutrition · metabolism