Quick Facts
- Sample: Blood
- Fasting: No fasting is required. Stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to collection.
- Turnaround: 4-7 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.
What's Included
Adrenal Hormones
- DHEA Sulfate: A hormone produced by the adrenal glands that serves as a building block for testosterone and estrogen.
Reproductive Hormones
- Estradiol: A key estrogen that supports reproductive organ health and helps regulate the menstrual cycle.
- Progesterone: A hormone involved in regulating the menstrual cycle and preparing the body for pregnancy.
- Testosterone, Total, MS: Measures total testosterone, including both bound and unbound forms.
- Free Testosterone (Direct): A direct measurement of active, unbound testosterone.
Lab-specific note (LabCorp only): Any Testosterone Free (Direct) or Total Testosterone result exceeding 1500 will be reported as ">1500."
Thyroid Function
- TSH: Thyroid-stimulating hormone, which signals the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones.
- Thyroxine (T4), Free (Direct): Measures the unbound form of thyroxine available for the body to use.
- Triiodothyronine (T3), Free: Measures the active thyroid hormone responsible for regulating metabolism.
Growth Hormone
- Insulin-Like Growth Factor I (IGF-1): A hormone that supports cell growth and helps maintain muscle and bone mass.
Benefits
- Assesses adrenal, reproductive, thyroid, and growth hormone levels in one panel.
- Helps identify hormone patterns that may relate to your symptoms.
- Supports conversations with your healthcare provider about hormone balance.
- Offers a starting point for personalized care planning.
- Useful for tracking hormone levels over time.
Who Is This Test For?
- Women wanting a broad look at their hormone levels.
- Women noticing changes in their menstrual cycle patterns.
- Women interested in understanding their thyroid and adrenal hormone status.
- Women who want to track hormone levels alongside their healthcare provider.
- Women exploring possible hormonal factors behind changes in energy or mood.
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 hormones connected to adrenal function, reproductive health, thyroid function, and growth hormone activity. Together, these categories offer a broader picture of how your hormone levels may be interacting. This test is not intended to diagnose any condition on its own.
2. Who would benefit from this test?
Women who want a general overview of their hormone levels across several systems, including reproductive, thyroid, and adrenal function, may find this panel useful. It's designed to support a broader conversation with your healthcare provider, not to replace one.
3. When should I order this panel?
You might consider this panel if you're interested in a general check of your current hormone levels, or if you want to monitor hormone levels over time alongside guidance from your healthcare provider. This test does not diagnose any specific condition.
4. Do I need to fast before this test?
No fasting is required. Stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to collection.
5. How quickly will I get results?
Results are typically available in 4-7 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.
6. How do I interpret the results?
Hormone levels can vary from person to person, and looking at patterns across several biomarkers is often more informative than reviewing a single result on its own. Your healthcare provider is best positioned to help you interpret your results in the context of your health history.
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, reach out to your healthcare provider to discuss what the results may mean and whether any next steps are appropriate for you.
8. How often should I get tested?
There isn't a single testing schedule that applies to everyone. How often you retest should be decided as directed by your healthcare provider, based on your individual health needs.
9. Why early detection matters
Understanding your hormone levels over time may support earlier awareness of changes and help guide ongoing conversations with your healthcare provider. This panel is one tool among many, and it does not guarantee the detection of any specific condition.
Pre-test preparation
No fasting is required. Patients should stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection.
