GlycanAge
Biological age testing through IgG glycomics
Finger-prick IgG glycan biological-age test with a bundled 40-minute specialist call
Biomarkers
IgG glycan profile (single biomarker family)
Collection
At-home
Price
$449/mo
Physician reviewed
No
Membership
Not required
About
GlycanAge is an at-home biological-age test that measures IgG glycan profiles from a finger-prick blood sample. Glycans are sugar molecules attached to Immunoglobulin G antibodies, and their patterns shift with immune regulation, chronic inflammation, and aging. The lab analyzes the sample, calculates a biological-age estimate through the Glycan Clock of Aging, and returns an online report with a 40-minute specialist call included in every plan.
Every plan includes a 40-minute 1:1 specialist call to walk through the report. GlycanAge frames this as result interpretation and trend context; clinical decisions should stay with the user's own licensed clinician.
What to Know
Signature approach
The test keeps the biology narrow and the interpretation guided. One capillary blood sample feeds an IgG glycomics assay: the lab isolates antibodies, releases and labels the glycans, measures them through chromatography, then applies the Glycan Clock of Aging. The output is a biological-age estimate plus the underlying glycan profile, intended to be most useful when repeated over time.
What sets it apart
- Different aging signal. GlycanAge measures antibody glycan patterns, not DNA methylation, telomeres, microbiome composition, or a standard blood-marker composite. - Research lineage. The method comes from Prof. Gordan Lauc's Genos and University of Zagreb glycomics work, with 300,000+ samples cited across the validation base. - Specialist call included. The 40-minute interpretation call is bundled into every plan, including the one-time $499 test. - Simple buying decision. There is one test; users choose single, annual, or 6-month cadence.
Before You Order
- Start with your use case. A one-time test gives a snapshot; 6-month or annual testing is more useful when you want to see whether a lifestyle or health program is moving the signal.
- Bring broader context. GlycanAge does not include hormones, lipids, glucose, DNA methylation, genetics, or imaging, so pair it with other testing if you need a broader health picture.
- Use the call well. Have recent labs, medications, training changes, sleep patterns, and major life-stage changes ready for the specialist interpretation session.
- Plan for self-pay. HSA/FSA funds may apply in the US, but insurance billing is not part of the purchase flow.
What's tested
Panel focus
What's included
Biomarker categories
IgG Glycan Profile
1 markerWhat’s not included
No hormones, lipids, glucose, DNA methylation, SNP genetics, telomere length, organ imaging, or disease-specific diagnosis. Medical diagnosis, prescribing, and treatment decisions are outside the test.
Reference ranges methodology
GlycanAge estimates biological age from the balance of pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory IgG glycan structures, using its Glycan Clock of Aging. The company cites 30+ years of glycoscience research, 300,000+ validation samples, and publications across Science Advances, Circulation, Nature Communications, International Journal of Obesity, and Gastroenterology.
Pricing
Starting at
$449/mo
Annual plan: one biological-age test per year, full report, glycan profile, and a 40-minute 1:1 specialist interpretation call. Single-test purchase is $499/mo; the 6-month plan is $424/mo/test with two tests per year.
Panel options
GlycanAge — single test
1 biomarker · At Home finger Prick capillary blood (4 drops on collection card; shipped back to the lab)
One GlycanAge biological age test, full report, glycan profile, and a 40-minute 1:1 specialist result-interpretation call. One-off purchase, no commitment.
GlycanAge — 6-month plan (bi-annual)
1 biomarker · At Home finger Prick capillary blood (4 drops on collection card; shipped back to the lab)
One GlycanAge test every 6 months (two tests per year), full report and glycan profile each cycle, plus a 40-minute 1:1 specialist call per cycle. 15% off the single-test price. Cancel anytime.
GlycanAge — 12-month plan (annual)
1 biomarker · At Home finger Prick capillary blood (4 drops on collection card; shipped back to the lab)
One GlycanAge test every 12 months, full report and glycan profile each cycle, plus a 40-minute 1:1 specialist call per cycle. 10% off the single-test price. Cancel anytime.
Expected first-year cost
$449/yr - $848/yr
In practiceReal-world pricing notes, add-ons, and coverage limits.
There is one test, so pricing is about cadence. A single purchase is $499/yr The annual plan is $449/yr/test and is the lowest total annual spend. The 6-month plan is $424/mo/test, or $848/yr, for users who want two data points while changing training, sleep, nutrition, hormones, or recovery routines. Every option includes the same report and 40-minute specialist call. US HSA/FSA funds may apply; traditional insurance billing is not offered.
How it works
- 1
Order the kit
Choose a single test, the 6-month plan, or the 12-month plan. The kit ships internationally — GlycanAge serves 65+ countries.
- 2
Collect at home, finger-prick
Use the included lancet to collect 4 drops of capillary blood on the collection card. No phlebotomy, no lab visit, no fasting requirement.
- 3
Mail the sample back
Ship the sealed sample back to the GlycanAge lab using the included return packaging. The lab notifies you when the sample arrives.
- 4
Lab analysis (5-step process)
The lab isolates IgG antibodies from the sample, releases the attached glycans, fluorescently labels them, separates and measures them by chromatography, then runs the glycan ratios through the Glycan Clock of Aging to calculate biological age.
- 5
Receive the report
The biological age report and glycan profile land in your online account, comparing biological age to chronological age.
- 6
40-minute specialist call
Every plan includes a 40-minute 1:1 specialist call to walk through the report, contextualize the result against lifestyle factors, and frame what to track over repeat tests.
Frequently asked questions
What does GlycanAge actually measure?
Patterns of glycans attached to Immunoglobulin G antibodies in your blood. Those structures shift with immune regulation and chronic inflammation, and GlycanAge converts the pattern into a biological-age estimate through its Glycan Clock of Aging.
How is the sample collected?
At home by finger prick. The kit includes a lancet and collection card; you place four drops of blood on the card and mail it back to the lab.
Is GlycanAge a diagnostic test?
GlycanAge is intended for health monitoring, risk awareness, and biological-age trend tracking. Medical diagnosis and treatment decisions should stay with a licensed clinician.
How does GlycanAge differ from epigenetic biological age tests?
Epigenetic clocks read DNA methylation patterns. GlycanAge reads glycan structures attached to antibodies, so it is focused on immune regulation and chronic inflammation. The two approaches can be complementary.
What's included in the price?
Every plan includes the kit, lab analysis, online report, underlying glycan profile, and a 40-minute 1:1 specialist call.
How often should I retest?
The 6-month plan fits active intervention periods. The annual plan fits a baseline-plus-follow-up rhythm. A single test is useful for a snapshot, but repeat testing carries more trend value.
Where does GlycanAge ship?
The kit ships to 65+ countries. US pricing is in USD; equivalent pricing is offered in EUR (€499 single) and GBP (£449 single).
Is GlycanAge covered by insurance?
No. GlycanAge is self-pay only. It is HSA/FSA eligible in the US.
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