Before starting any Hormone Replacement Therapy regimen a baseline of certain laboratory tests are recommended. It is also important to have regular lab testing to ensure the prescribed therapy is working as intended. Hormone Therapy programs vary by prescriber as well as the recommended lab tests for baseline assessment and monitoring.
Significant deviations from the normal range may require further evaluation by your primary care physician.
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What's Included
A highly in-depth panel that has everything your provider may require to evaluate your hormones.
- Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Differential: Hematocrit; hemoglobin; mean corpuscular volume (MCV); mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH); mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC); red cell distribution width (RDW); percentage and absolute differential counts; platelet count; red cell count; white blood cell count; immature granulocytes and Differential (Absolute and Percent - Neutrophils, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Eosinophils, and Basophils)
- Comprehensive Metabolic Profile (CMP) (includes eGFR): Albumin, Albumin/Globulin Ratio (calculated), Alkaline Phosphatase, ALT, AST, BUN/Creatinine Ratio (calculated), Calcium, Carbon Dioxide, Chloride, Creatinine with GFR Estimated, Globulin (calculated), Glucose, Potassium, Sodium, Total Bilirubin, Total Protein, Urea Nitrogen
- Estradiol (E2)
- Lipid Panel: Cholesterol, total; high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol; low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (calculation); triglycerides; very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) cholesterol (calculation)
- Testosterone, Free & Total w/SHBG
- PSA Total (mcr Scr)
- Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
- Thyroxine Free (FT4), Immunoassay
- Tri-iodothyronine Free (FT3)
- Thyroid Peroxidase
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin D, 25-OH, Total
- Cortisol
Disclaimer
As of Jan 1, 2024, your labs will not be read by any provider. These labs are for educational purposes only. You will need to bring them to your primary care provider or hormone specialist for interpretation
If your results are abnormal, please see professional medical attention immediately. These labs are for educational purposes only. No healthcare will be provided by Genesis based off of these results. You will need to see a healthcare professional for medical care.
Patient Instructions
Patient should fast for 12-14 hours prior to collection of the specimen. For accurate test results, no ejaculation during the 24 hours preceding the test. If using a testosterone cream please be sure you have not rubbed any into the antecubital area of your arm for the last 24 hours as it can give elevated results.
The estimated turnaround for results is 7 business days. If confirmation testing is required, the estimated time may be extended.
