These are tests preferred by the Director of the Gerontology Research Group as low cost methods to determine physiological age in people.
| Initial Evaluation
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Physician intake and history form for medical record
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| Labs
CBC / metabolic / lipid panel Emphasis on safety. Especially kidney, liver. C-Reactive protein Levine/Horvath phenotypic age calculation will be applied to the above to arrive at an implied phenotypic age.
DNA methylation
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LabCorp or Life Extension preferred, but must be consistent lab each time
TruDiagnostic
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| Cognitive
Number Memory Verbal Memory
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Human Benchmark |
| Cognitive/Physical
Reaction Time
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Human Benchmark
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| Physical
Grip Strength
30 Second Chair Stand
Balance and stamina test – One leg stand
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Jamar Preston TEC Hydraulic Hand Dynamometer Max Force 200 Lbs/90 Kgs or better
https://www.cdc.gov/steadi/pdf/STEADI-Assessment-30Sec-508.pdf
Timed, how long subject can stand on one leg with arms held inward. Same method each time. |
| Subjective
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Medical Outcomes Study Questionnaire Short Form 36 |
