The cost of a metabolic test, which measures how many calories you burn, can vary widely depending on location, equipment used, bundle pricing.
When searching for a facility that provides metabolic testing, keep in mind that the name of the test can vary. It may be referred to as “RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate) Testing”, “REE (Resting Energy Expenditure) Testing”, “BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) Testing.”
In San Diego, California, the median price of a metabolic test is $90; in New York, the median price of a metabolic test is $120.
Another factor affecting the price of a metabolic test is the equipment used. The most sophisticated equipment, as used by Maven Metabolic Testing, has an advanced oxygen sensor that requires routine factory maintenance and calibration to ensure accuracy, as well as special disposable breathing tubes used to conduct the test. These factors add to the cost of the test.
The number of tests purchased at a single time can affect pricing as well. At Maven Metabolic Testing, a single test costs $90; however, purchasing two tests at a time costs $150, for a savings of 15% on each test.