Quick Facts
- Sample: Blood (Morning collection 8am-10am)
- Fasting: Fasting 10- 12 hours is required. Maintain a stable diet for 2 to 3 weeks before collection, and stop biotin 72 hours before collection. Do not collect during or after heparin administration.
- Turnaround: 4-7 business days. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.
What's Included
Reproductive Hormones
- Estradiol: A hormone produced primarily in the ovaries that helps regulate the menstrual cycle, supports reproductive health, and contributes to bone density and cognitive function.
- Progesterone: A hormone produced by the ovaries that helps regulate the menstrual cycle and supports a healthy pregnancy by preparing the uterine lining.
- Testosterone, Total: Measures the total amount of testosterone in the bloodstream, a hormone that supports sex drive, bone density, and muscle mass in women.
- Testosterone, Free: Measures the portion of testosterone that is unbound and available for use by the body.
Lab-specific note (LabCorp only): Any Testosterone Free (Direct) or Total Testosterone result exceeding 1500 will be reported as ">1500."
- DHEA Sulfate (DHEA-S): A hormone produced by the adrenal glands that helps balance other hormones, including estrogen and progesterone.
- Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG): A liver-produced protein that binds to hormones like estrogen and testosterone, affecting how much of these hormones is available for the body to use.
- LH: Evaluates ovulation, ovarian/testicular function, fertility, menstrual irregularities, menopause, puberty, and pituitary function
- FSH: Evaluates ovarian function, egg/follicle development, sperm production, fertility, menopause, menstrual irregularities, puberty, and pituitary function
Adrenal Hormones
- Cortisol: Often called the "stress hormone," cortisol is produced by the adrenal glands and helps regulate blood sugar, metabolism, and immune response. It can also influence estrogen and progesterone levels.
Thyroid Panel
- TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone): Helps determine whether the thyroid gland is functioning properly.
- T4 (Thyroxine), Total: Measures the total amount of thyroxine, a hormone produced by the thyroid gland, in the bloodstream.
- Free T4: Reflects the active, unbound portion of thyroxine, which plays a role in regulating metabolism, energy levels, and body temperature.
- T3 Uptake: A lab value used alongside Total T4 to help evaluate thyroid hormone binding.
- Triiodothyronine (T3), Free: A thyroid hormone involved in metabolism and energy production.
Metabolic and Nutritional Markers
- Insulin: A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar and can interact with other hormones, including estrogen and testosterone.
- Insulin-Like Growth Factor I (IGF-1): A hormone involved in cell growth that can also influence estrogen and progesterone balance.
- Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy: Supports bone health and immune function, and plays a role in regulating hormone production.
Additional Marker
- Hemoglobin A1c: Average blood glucose over ~2–3 months; screening/diagnosis of prediabetes and diabetes and monitoring diabetes.
Benefits
- Reviews reproductive, adrenal, thyroid, and metabolic hormones in one panel
- Helps identify hormonal imbalances linked to common symptoms
- Supports informed conversations with your healthcare provider
- Useful for monitoring hormone levels during ongoing treatment
- Convenient online ordering with no doctor's visit required
- Evaluates thyroid function alongside reproductive and metabolic markers
Who Is This Test For?
- Women experiencing irregular or changing menstrual cycles
- Women noticing fatigue, mood changes, or low energy
- Women interested in a broad overview of their hormonal health
- Women monitoring hormone levels during ongoing treatment or therapy
- Women wanting insight into thyroid and metabolic health alongside reproductive hormones
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 looks at several groups of hormones together, including reproductive hormones (estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA-S, SHBG), an adrenal marker (cortisol), a thyroid panel (TSH, Total T4, Free T4, T3 Uptake, Free T3), and metabolic and nutritional markers (insulin, IGF-1, Vitamin D). These systems influence one another, so reviewing them together can offer a broader picture of hormonal health than looking at any single marker alone. This panel is not intended to diagnose any condition on its own.
2. Who would benefit from this test?
Women who want a broad look at their reproductive, adrenal, thyroid, and metabolic hormones may find this panel useful, including those noticing changes in their cycle, energy, or overall well-being. It can also be useful for women who want a general baseline of their hormonal health to discuss with a healthcare provider.
3. When should I order this panel?
You might consider this panel if you want a broad snapshot of your hormonal health, or if you are working with a healthcare provider to monitor hormone levels over time. This test is not intended to diagnose a specific condition, and it does not replace a recommended testing schedule set by your healthcare provider.
4. Do I need to fast before this test?
Yes. Fasting 10- 12 hours is required. Maintain a stable diet for 2 to 3 weeks before collection, and stop biotin 72 hours before collection. Do not collect during or after heparin administration.
5. How quickly will I get results?
Results are typically available in 4-7 days, though this may take longer based on weather, holidays, or lab delays.
6. How do I interpret the results?
Individual hormone levels can be useful, but patterns across multiple biomarkers are often more meaningful than any single result on its own. Your healthcare provider is best positioned to help you understand what your results mean in the context of your overall health and symptoms.
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?
If any of your results fall outside the expected range, share them with your healthcare provider. They can help you understand what the results may mean and whether any next steps are appropriate for you.
8. How often should I get tested?
Testing frequency depends on your individual health history and goals. Follow up on retesting as directed by your healthcare provider.
9. Why early detection matters
Reviewing hormone levels can help support earlier awareness of changes over time, which may be useful for ongoing monitoring. Results from this panel are best used as one part of an ongoing conversation with your healthcare provider, rather than as a standalone measure.
Pre-test preparation
Fasting 10- 12 hours is required. Maintain a stable diet for 2 to 3 weeks before collection, and stop biotin 72 hours before collection. Do not collect during or after heparin administration.
