Quick Facts
- Sample: Blood + Urine
- Fasting: Fast for 12 hours and stop biotin 72 hours before collection. Test before a Schilling test, transfusion, or B12 therapy, and avoid testing during or after heparin use. For PSA testing, avoid ejaculation and strenuous exercise for 72 hours and wait six weeks after a prostate biopsy.
- Turnaround: 5-7 business days. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.
What's Included
Thyroid Panel with Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
- Thyroid Panel with TSH: Assesses the hormones that manage your body's metabolic rate, including Total T4 (Thyroxine), T3 Uptake, Free-Thyroxine Index (FTI, also called T7), and Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH).
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- White Blood Cells (WBC): Your body's primary defense against disease, helping fight infection.
- Red Blood Cells (RBC): Carry oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from your cells; low counts can reflect iron deficiency.
- Hemoglobin: The compound in red cells that carries oxygen through your bloodstream and gives blood its red color.
- Hematocrit: The percentage of your blood made up of red blood cells.
- Neutrophils: The most common white blood cell, made by bone marrow to fight inflammation and infection.
- Lymphocytes: B-cells and T-cells that fight bacteria and other pathogens, mainly found in the lymph system.
- Monocytes: Work with neutrophils to fight infection and clear away dead or damaged cells.
- Eosinophils: White blood cells activated in response to allergies and certain infections.
- Basophils: Help detect infections early, aid wound healing, and respond to allergic reactions.
- Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH): The average hemoglobin amount within a single red blood cell.
- Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC): The average hemoglobin concentration percentage in your red blood cells.
- Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV): The average size of your red blood cells.
- Platelets: Blood cell particles involved in forming clots.
- Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW): Measures variation in red blood cell size and volume.
- Absolute Neutrophils: The number of neutrophils in your blood; normal range is 2,500–7,000 per microliter.
- Absolute Lymphocytes: Your white blood cell count multiplied by lymphocyte percentage, giving an absolute lymphocyte number.
- Absolute Monocytes: The number of monocytes in your blood, helping show whether the count is normal, high, or low.
- Absolute Eosinophils: Eosinophil percentage multiplied by total white blood cell count.
- Absolute Basophils: Basophil percentage multiplied by total white blood cell count.
Testosterone Free Direct with Total Testosterone
- Testosterone, Free and Total: Measures free and total testosterone in your bloodstream to help identify hormonal imbalances and monitor treatment effectiveness.
Lab-specific note (LabCorp only): Any Testosterone Free (Direct) or Total Testosterone result exceeding 1500 will be reported as ">1500."
Urinalysis Complete with Microscopic Examination
- Specific Gravity: The concentration of your urine sample, used to evaluate dissolved substances.
- pH: Reflects your body's acid/base balance; extremes may contribute to crystal formation.
- Color: Darker coloration can come from medications, certain foods, blood, dehydration, or fever.
- Appearance: Cloudy or turbid urine may reflect bacteria, blood cells, mucus, or contaminants.
- WBC Esterase: Often indicates a urinary tract infection or kidney inflammation.
- Protein: Measures albumin in urine; elevated levels can suggest kidney or urinary tract conditions.
- Glucose: Elevated urine glucose can signal high blood sugar, such as with diabetes.
- Ketones: Byproducts of fat metabolism; can reflect starvation, low-carbohydrate eating, diabetes, or frequent vomiting.
- Occult Blood: May indicate kidney or urinary tract conditions, or contamination from other sources.
- Bilirubin: A liver waste product; its presence in urine can be an early sign of liver disease.
- Urobilinogen: Formed from bilirubin; its presence typically signals liver disease.
- Nitrite: Usually caused by bacteria, which can indicate a urinary tract infection.
- Microscopic Examination (performed automatically, as warranted):
- White Blood Cells (WBC): Usually reflects inflammation or infection of the urinary tract.
- Red Blood Cells (RBC): May result from inflammation or kidney or urinary tract injury.
- Epithelial Cells: High levels typically reflect infection or inflammation of the urinary tract.
- Crystals: May form from abnormal pH or high particle concentration and can contribute to kidney stones.
- Casts: Cylindrical particles that can trap RBCs or WBCs, helping differentiate kidney disorders.
- Mucus: May reflect a urinary tract infection or other underlying conditions.
- Bacteria: Usually indicates a urinary tract infection.
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP-14) with eGFR
- Glucose: Your blood sugar level, the most direct screening tool for diabetes.
- Uric Acid: A protein metabolism byproduct eliminated by the kidneys and an indicator of kidney function.
Kidney Profile
- BUN (Urea Nitrogen): An indicator of kidney function.
- Creatinine, Serum: An indicator of kidney function.
- BUN/Creatinine Ratio: Calculated by dividing BUN by creatinine; can suggest dehydration or intestinal bleeding.
- Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR): Assesses kidney function and can help detect early kidney damage.
Liver Panel
- Protein, Total: Reflects liver and kidney function and nutritional health.
- Albumin, Serum: A major protein essential to healthy liver and kidney function.
- Globulin, Total: A major protein that supports blood clotting and includes infection-fighting antibodies.
- Albumin/Globulin Ratio: Calculated by dividing albumin by globulin; assists in assessing liver conditions.
- Bilirubin, Total: Aids in detecting hepatitis, sickle cell disease, anemia, cirrhosis, and effects of alcohol or drug use.
- Alkaline Phosphatase: Helps detect bone disorders and liver disease.
- Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST/SGOT): Helps evaluate liver function.
- Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT): Helps identify liver damage.
- Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH): Found in the heart, muscles, liver, kidney, brain, and red blood cells; rises when an organ is damaged.
- Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT): Often elevated with liver or bile duct disease.
Fluids & Electrolytes
- Sodium: Supports water balance and nerve and muscle electrical activity.
- Potassium: Helps control nerve and muscle function.
- Chloride: Helps maintain electrolyte balance.
- Carbon Dioxide, Total: Helps detect, evaluate, and monitor electrolyte imbalances.
Mineral and Bone
- Iron, Total: A low result may point to iron-deficiency anemia.
- Calcium: Essential for bone and tooth health, and for muscle, nerve, and clotting function.
- Phosphorus: Important for energy production, muscle and nerve function, bone formation, and acid-base balance.
Lipid Panel with Total Cholesterol:HDL Ratio
- Cholesterol, Total: Assesses heart health; high levels can raise heart disease risk.
- Triglycerides: Surplus fats in the bloodstream that provide energy.
- HDL Cholesterol: "Good" cholesterol that carries cholesterol back to the liver for processing.
- LDL Cholesterol: "Bad" cholesterol (calculated) linked to cholesterol deposits on artery walls.
- Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio: Calculated by dividing total cholesterol by HDL, used to gauge relative heart disease risk.
(Not Included with LabCorp) A reflexive direct LDL test will be performed on Triglyceride results over 400 mg/dL.
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
- FSH and LH: Pituitary hormones central to reproductive development, measured to help evaluate fertility or reproductive concerns.
Hemoglobin A1c with eAG
- Hemoglobin A1c with eAG: Estimates average blood glucose over the past three months to assess long-term glucose control; eAG translates A1c into the mg/dL (mmol/L) format used by home blood sugar meters.
Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)
- PSA: Measures Prostate-Specific Antigen levels to help screen for prostate cancer, noting that non-cancerous conditions like an enlarged prostate or infection can also raise PSA.
Benefits
- Evaluates thyroid, hormonal, metabolic, and reproductive factors tied to ED.
- Reviews kidney, liver, and blood cell health in one panel.
- Measures free and total testosterone, FSH, and LH.
- Checks blood sugar control and lipid levels alongside ED-related markers.
- Includes PSA to support prostate health awareness.
- Combines blood and urine testing for a broader health picture.
Who Is This Test For?
- Individuals having trouble getting or keeping an erection.
- Individuals noticing reduced sexual desire.
- Those wanting a fuller picture of hormonal and metabolic health.
- Anyone wanting lab data to discuss possible causes of ED with a provider.
- Individuals seeking a baseline before a specialist consultation.
How It Works
- Order Your Test Online
- Visit a Local Lab
- Get Results Online
FAQ
1. What is the purpose of this test?
This panel offers a detailed look at overall health to help identify possible underlying causes of erectile dysfunction. It combines a thyroid panel, complete blood count, free and total testosterone, urinalysis with microscopic examination, a Wellness #2 panel (comprehensive metabolic panel with eGFR and a lipid panel), FSH and LH, hemoglobin A1c with eAG, and PSA. Together, these tests provide a broad view of hormonal, metabolic, kidney, liver, and blood health that may relate to ED.
2. Who would benefit from this test?
This panel may be useful for individuals experiencing difficulty getting or maintaining an erection, or those noticing reduced sexual desire. It can also benefit anyone who wants a broader look at hormonal and metabolic health factors that may play a role in ED before speaking with a healthcare provider.
3. When should I order this panel?
You may consider ordering this panel if you are experiencing symptoms associated with ED, such as trouble getting or keeping an erection or reduced sexual desire. It can also be useful when you want a fuller picture of your hormonal and metabolic health to discuss with a healthcare provider.
4. Do I need to fast before this test?
Yes. Fast for 12–14 hours before your blood draw, maintain a stable diet for 2–3 weeks beforehand, and stop biotin 72 hours before collection.
5. How quickly will I get results?
Results are typically available in 5-7 days, though this may take longer due to weather, holidays, or lab delays.
6. How do I interpret the results?
Patterns across multiple biomarkers are often more meaningful than any single result on its own. Reviewing your results alongside your overall health history gives helpful context, and a healthcare provider is best positioned to help you understand what your results mean for you.
Disclaimer: Reference ranges may vary by laboratory. Listed ranges are general guidelines and may differ from those used by the performing lab. Always consult your healthcare provider for interpretation.
7. What should I do if my results are abnormal?
Share your results with a healthcare provider, who can help interpret them in the context of your health history and determine whether any follow-up steps are appropriate.
8. How often should I get tested?
Testing frequency depends on your individual health circumstances. Follow up as directed by your healthcare provider, particularly if you are monitoring an existing concern or symptoms.
9. Why early detection matters
Reviewing hormonal, metabolic, kidney, liver, and blood health markers together may support earlier awareness of factors that can relate to ED, giving you more information to discuss with a healthcare provider. This panel does not diagnose any condition on its own, and ongoing monitoring can help provide a fuller picture over time.
Pre-test preparation
Fast for 12 hours and stop biotin 72 hours before collection. Complete testing before a Schilling test, transfusion, or B12 therapy and avoid testing during or after heparin use. Obtain the required specimen container from the lab. For PSA testing, avoid ejaculation and strenuous exercise for 72 hours and wait six weeks after a prostate biopsy.
