What is NOVOS Age?
An at-home biological age test that returns four results from a single finger-prick blood sample: your Biological Age, your Pace of Aging using DunedinPACE, Organ Ages across 11 systems using the Yale-developed algorithm, and Telomere Length. You get a 55-page personalized report with tailored lifestyle guidance.
How does the test work?
A simple finger prick at home, then mail the sample back in the prepaid envelope included in the kit.
What is Pace of Aging, and how is it different from Biological Age?
Biological Age is where you are now. Pace of Aging tells you how fast you are aging right now, which is the number that moves when you change something. NOVOS Age gives you both.
Is the science credible?
NOVOS Age uses DunedinPACE, an open-source, peer-reviewed algorithm backed by more than 45 publications from over 30 independent laboratories, with a precision score greater than 0.96 ICC. It was developed by scientists at Columbia, Duke and Yale Universities, and uses third-generation epigenetic technology, the only generation trained on longitudinal analysis of people across their lifetimes.
How is it different from other biological age tests?
Many commercial tests run proprietary algorithms whose accuracy cannot be independently checked, and return a single number. NOVOS Age is open-source and peer-reviewed, uses blood rather than saliva, controls for cell types in the sample, and returns four results. It tracks over 150 biomarkers across more than 850,000 DNA methylation sites.
When should I re-test?
Most people retest after 6 to 12 months. Pace of aging shifts over months rather than weeks, so testing sooner tends to show measurement noise rather than real change.
How do I make my second test comparable to my first?
Repeat the same conditions. Same approximate time of day, same relationship to meals, same general state of health. What matters most is that test two resembles test one, more than any single condition being ideal.
Do I need to fast before my test?
Yes. Take your test on an empty stomach for the most accurate result. Then do the same before every future test, so your results stay comparable to each other.
Does it matter if I have been unwell, trained hard, or had a drink recently?
NOVOS Age uses published and patented 12-cell immune deconvolution methods, so ordinary shifts in your blood cell composition do not distort your result. For tracking, the aim is that each test reflects a typical period for you rather than an unusual one.
Is there a best time of day to test?
Test at the same time of day each time. Consistency between tests matters more than any particular hour, so pick a time that fits your routine and keep it.
Do I need to stop my medications or supplements before testing?
No. You can test while taking your current medications and supplements, including NOVOS Core, NOVOS Boost and NOVOS Vital. If you have a question about your own medications, speak with your physician. For tracking, note any significant changes so you can factor them in when you compare results.
How precise is the test itself?
NOVOS Age has a precision score greater than 0.96 ICC, meaning the same sample measured twice returns closely matching results. It also uses published and patented 12-cell immune deconvolution methods, so ordinary shifts in your blood cell composition do not distort your result. That is a known accuracy problem in saliva-based tests and one reason NOVOS Age uses blood.
How long do results take?
2 to 4 weeks after the laboratory receives your sample. NOVOS Age is available in the US and Canada.
Do I get help interpreting my results?
Yes. Your report comes with tailored lifestyle guidance, and pairing the free NOVOS Life app with your NOVOS Age purchase gives you a free AI Longevity Coach to track progress.
Do doctors use it?
Over 1,000 medical providers use NOVOS Age in their clinics.
Where is it available?
NOVOS Age is available only in the US and Canada.
What does it cost?
$349 for one, $299 per kit for orders of two or more.
Biological aging is complex, and the science used to study it continues to evolve. These results provide one scientifically grounded perspective on aging biology and are informational, not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Individual results may vary.