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The Bernini screening package

The specialty tier. 82 biomarkers covering male hormones, insulin / HOMA-IR, advanced cardiac (ApoB, Lp(a)) and specialty cancer markers - built for longevity and performance.

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Bernini is Hisential's specialty longevity and performance tier - 82 biomarkers covering male hormonal depth (Testosterone, FSH, LH, SHBG, DHEAs, Prolactin, E2), insulin and HOMA-IR for metabolic health, advanced cardiac risk (Apolipoprotein A1, Apolipoprotein B, Lipoprotein(a), Homocysteine, hsCRP), and specialty cancer markers (CA19-9, ProGRP, EBV EA IgA). Built for performance-focused men and patients optimising healthspan, reviewed by our MMC-registered medical team.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Kishen Sivakumar, MBBS (IMU), 11+ yrs Internal Medicine

Last reviewed 1 May 2026 · Next review 1 November 2026

Who it's for

Is the Bernini right for you?

  • Performance-focused men wanting full hormone, metabolic, and cardiac depth.
  • Patients with metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, or pre-diabetes risk.
  • Anyone with strong family history of premature cardiac events (Lp(a), ApoB).
  • Adults investing in long-horizon healthspan and longevity tracking.
What's included

Full contents of this package

Every visit is concierge-coordinated and includes the following clinical components.

Consultation & assessments

  • Medical Consultation (History & Physical Examination)
  • Medical Report
  • Biophysical Profile (Blood Pressure, BMI, Body Fat Measurement)
  • Visual Acuity
  • Resting Electrocardiogram (ECG)
  • Cardiac Risk Assessment
  • Chest X-Ray

Lab panels

  • Cholesterol Panel
    Total Cholesterol, HDL & LDL Cholesterol, HDL/LDL Ratio, Triglycerides
  • Diabetic Panel
    HbA1C, Random Blood Sugar, Insulin Levels, HOMA-IR
  • Full Blood Panel
    Hb, WCC, RCC, Hct, DC, MCV, Platelets, ABO Blood Group, ESR
  • Kidney Function Panel
    Urea, Creatinine, Electrolytes (sodium, potassium, chloride), Urine FEME, eGFR
  • Liver Panel
    ALP, ALT, AST, GGT, Albumin, Globulin, A/G Ratio, Total Bilirubin, Total Protein
  • Venereal Disease Panel
    Syphilis TP Antibody, VDRL (RPR), TPHA
  • Bone & Joint Panel
    Calcium, Phosphate, Uric Acid, Rheumatoid (RA) Factor
  • Thyroid Function Panel
    Free T4, TSH
  • Stool Occult Blood Test
  • Hepatitis Panel
    Hepatitis A IgG, Hepatitis Bs Antigen, Hepatitis Bs Antibody
  • Cancer Markers
    AFP, CEA, PSA, CA19-9, EBV EA IgA, ProGRP
  • Male Hormonal Panel
    DHEAs, E2, LH, Prolactin, FSH, Testosterone, Sex Hormone Binding Globulin
  • Cardiac Panel
    Homocysteine, Apolipoprotein A1, Apolipoprotein B, Apo A1/B ratio, hsCRP, Lipoprotein (a)
How to prepare

Before your visit

  • Schedule your visit between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM - testosterone, LH, FSH, and cortisol all follow a daily rhythm and peak in the morning, so an early draw is essential for clinically meaningful hormone results.
  • Fast 8-10 hours before your visit - fasting insulin and the HOMA-IR calculation require a true overnight fast, not just skipping breakfast.
  • For at least 48 hours before bloods, avoid heavy resistance training, sauna sessions, and large protein loads - all transiently shift testosterone, SHBG, and creatine kinase.
  • Skip alcohol for 48 hours - even moderate intake suppresses morning testosterone and raises GGT, which muddies the Bernini liver and hormone reads together.
  • Keep your usual prescribed medication (including TRT if you are on a managed protocol) but write down doses and timing so the doctor can interpret hormones in context. If you take a creatine or DHEA supplement, hold for 7 days where possible.
  • Allow about 2.5 hours on site - Bernini has lighter imaging than Da Vinci but a denser specialty-lab workup that needs an extended doctor consult.
On the day

What to expect during your visit

  1. 1Early-morning concierge check-in: the team prioritises Bernini patients so the hormone draw lands as close to 8:00 AM as your slot allows.
  2. 2Biophysical station: blood pressure, BMI, body-fat percentage, waist-to-hip ratio, and visual acuity.
  3. 3Phlebotomy and urine: a single fasted draw covers the full 82-biomarker Bernini panel - hormones, fasting insulin/HOMA-IR, ApoA1/ApoB/Lp(a), homocysteine, hsCRP, and the specialty cancer markers (CA19-9, ProGRP, EBV EA IgA).
  4. 4Resting 12-lead ECG and chest X-ray.
  5. 5Extended doctor consultation: focused on metabolic, hormonal, and advanced cardiovascular interpretation - longer than the standard tiers because the data set is denser.
  6. 6Concierge wrap-up: results-review consult booked, often with a longer slot so the doctor can co-design a longevity, hormone, or cardiac-risk protocol with you.
Results

How your results are delivered

Bernini hormone, insulin, and advanced cardiac results typically return within 3-5 working days because several assays (Lp(a), ProGRP, EBV EA IgA, hormone panel) run on specialty-lab cycles. Your Personal Health Concierge collates the full 82-marker set into a longevity-oriented report and books an extended results-review consultation where the doctor builds a protocol with you - TRT candidacy, insulin-sensitivity intervention, ApoB-lowering strategy, or Lp(a) risk mitigation - rather than just handing back numbers. Repeat-test cadence is set at the same visit.

Choosing your tier

Why Bernini vs. neighbouring tiers

Bernini is a depth tier, not a breadth tier - it sacrifices the imaging choice from Michelangelo/Van Gogh/Da Vinci for advanced lab depth instead (hormones, insulin, ApoB/Lp(a), specialty cancer markers). Choose Bernini if you have already had recent imaging, or if you alternate with Da Vinci year-on-year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the Bernini package

Clear answers, written by our clinical team. Tap any question for its direct permalink, or reach out to your Personal Concierge for anything else.

  1. Is Bernini only for men?

    The default hormone panel is male-tuned (Testosterone, FSH, LH, SHBG, DHEAs). A female hormone panel is available on request - speak to our concierge before booking so we can configure the right assays.

  2. What is HOMA-IR and why does Bernini include it?

    HOMA-IR (Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance) combines fasting insulin and fasting glucose to estimate insulin resistance - a precursor to type 2 diabetes that an HbA1c alone may miss. Detecting it early opens the door to lifestyle and medical interventions before diabetes develops.

  3. What do ApoA1, ApoB, and Lp(a) tell me?

    These are advanced cardiovascular markers. ApoB counts atherogenic particles directly (better than LDL alone), the ApoB/ApoA1 ratio sharpens cardiac risk, and Lp(a) is a genetically-set independent risk factor that a standard cholesterol panel misses entirely.

  4. Does Bernini include imaging?

    Only a chest X-ray. Bernini deliberately swaps ultrasounds for advanced lab depth - pair it with a Da Vinci or Michelangelo in alternate years if you want imaging too.

  5. How often should I repeat Bernini?

    Annually if you are actively managing hormones, weight, or cardiovascular risk. Otherwise every 2 years, alternating with a broad imaging-focused tier such as Da Vinci.

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