Nourish Labs: Free for all patients!
We’re excited to announce the full launch of Nourish Labs - a major milestone in our journey toward personalized, data-driven nutrition care. All Nourish RDs can now order a Basic Metabolic Panel for patients aged 18+ (excluding those in Rhode Island and New Jersey) every three months to better inform care plans.
The best part? Nourish is covering the full cost - labs are completely free for patients.
For many, this will be the first time they can see how their nutrition changes are directly influencing their metabolic health - in real, measurable ways. In the coming months, we’ll be adding more lab availability and additional biomarkers (think nutrients, hormones, heart health) to deepen the value of this experience for patients and RDs.
Please review this training carefully. Be sure to review the attachments at the bottom - the Patient Guide, RD Quick Start Guide, and Lab SOP.
Nourish Labs Video Demo
Why this matters to you and your patients
Personalized, data-driven care. Labs turn short-term goals into measurable, science-backed targets you can track together.
Stronger engagement and retention. When patients see evidence of their concrete wins, motivation spikes and session attendance stays high, driving better long-term outcomes.
Instant access + zero patient cost. One app click books a free draw at Quest or BioReference - no paperwork, co-pays, or doctor chase - eliminating friction so more patients access the tests they need.
High‑Level Workflow
Click “Request Lab Panel”
Request is routed to our clinician partner network to review and sign the requisition.
Patient receives email to schedule lab draw
Patient books & completes lab draw
Partner clinician monitors results and contacts patient to support critical values
Results are posted to portal - patient and RD both receive email/alert when available
Review results, deliver nutritional guidance, and advise PCP review
Document revised care plan and schedule follow-up labs when clinically appropriate
When to Order
New Nourish patient: For baseline testing, we strongly recommend a panel if an adult (18+) has no documented lipid panel and HbA1c drawn within the past 90 days.
This also applies for patients who have already been seen at Nourish but have not had baseline labs completed in the last 90 days.
Follow-up testing: Reference the Clinical Resource Guides and use your judgment. We will include lab request nudges as relevant to patient conditions.
Generally, we recommend at least 12 weeks (~ 3 months) between a patient’s last blood draw and any follow-up panel.
Nourish will monitor lab requests to ensure they meet our standard of care.
Your Scope of Practice
Allowed - Explain how nutrition affects markers, set diet/lifestyle goals, document PCP referral.
Not allowed - Diagnose diseases, prescribe or adjust medications, chart medical interpretations ("uncontrolled diabetes").
Always encourage patient to consult with their PCP: “Please review these results with your primary‑care provider for formal medical interpretation.”
Critical vs. Abnormal Values
Flag | Who Acts | RD Responsibility |
Critical (lab panic value) | Partner clinician phones patient 24/7 | Note discussion next visit; reinforce urgent nutrition steps. |
Abnormal (outside ref range) | RD provides nutrition guidance; recommends PCP review | Use smart‑phrase + SOP thresholds. |
Questions? Check out the Nourish Labs: RD FAQ training to learn more!
Official Disclaimer
Nourish provides nutrition education and counseling. We do not diagnose conditions or prescribe treatment. All laboratory orders are signed by a licensed clinician in our partner network. Critical values are communicated immediately by that clinician. Patients should review all results with their primary‑care provider for formal medical interpretation and follow‑up care.