Hormone Panel for Females
FAQ
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What is a female hormone panel?
A female hormone panel is a series of tests that measure the levels of hormones in a woman's blood. The test can diagnose hormone imbalances, such as those that occur during menopause or pregnancy. It can also be used to assess the overall health of a female.
The female reproductive system makes female sex hormones that are active during the reproductive cycle. During menopause, the female reproductive system gradually stops producing female sex hormones, resulting in irregular menstrual cycles and eventually no menstrual cycles. Therefore, expected levels of hormones for women will vary through their menstrual cycle and life stages.
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What is tested in a female hormone panel?
Hormones included in a comprehensive hormone panel for females are:
- Estradiol
- Testosterone
- Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
- Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Additionally, a complete blood count (CBC) and comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) are performed on a female hormone panel. The information gathered from all these results can be used to understand your overall hormonal health better.
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What will a female comprehensive hormone panel tell me?
A female comprehensive hormone panel can determine if your sex hormones are at optimal levels to promote proper functioning of the female reproductive system. It can also tell you if you are suffering from hormone imbalances and can help address symptoms like:
- Fatigue
- Low sex drive
- Infertility
- Irregular periods
- Hot flashes
This information will be useful to you and your doctor to determine if you need hormone replacement therapy or any other form of treatment.
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What is involved in getting a female hormone panel done?
Getting a female hormone panel done involves taking a blood sample. The blood is then sent to a lab, where it will be analyzed to determine your hormone levels. The blood samples may also be tested for complete blood count (CBC) and a comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP).
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Do I need to visit a doctor?
No doctor visit needed.
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How do I get my results?
You get your results via email as soon as they are available.
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Does my lab prescription expire?
Your lab prescription never expires.*
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Hormone Panel with Testosterone LC/MS-MS (Quest Diagnostics) Same day lab order delivery
Menopause is the time in a woman's life when menstruation stops permanently. Most women go through menopause between ages 45 and 55. In the US the average age for menstrual periods to stop completely is 51.
This panel will help diagnose the onset of menopause.
Actual Total Testosterone levels will be provided with this test for levels up to 10,000.
Significant deviations from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.
Comprehensive Metabolic Profile ( includes eGFR ): Albumin, Albumin/Globulin Ratio (calculated), Alkaline Phosphatase, ALT, AST, BUN/Creatinine Ration, Calcium, Carbon Dioxide, Chloride, Creatinine with GFR Estimated, Globulin (calculated), Glucose, Potassium, Sodium, Total Bilirubin, Total Protein, Urea Nitrogen
Estradiol
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Testosterone Total LC/MS/MS (This testosterone test will also provide results when the total testosterone value is >1500 but <10,000.)
Estimated turnaround for results is 5 business days. If confirmation testing is required, the estimated time may be extended.
Hormone Panel for Females (LabCorp) Same day lab order delivery
Menopause is the time in a woman's life when menstruation stops permanently. Most women go through menopause between ages 45 and 55. In the US the average age for menstrual periods to stop completely is 51.
This panel will help diagnose the onset of menopause.
Use of synthetic steroids, various supplements and/or high doses of biotin may interfere with the accuracy of the standard immunoassay Testosterone Total serum test included in this panel. If you are taking any of these it is recommended that you order a panel that includes the Testosterone LC/MS-MS methodology for testing.
Significant deviations from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH);
Luteinizing Hormone (LH);
Testosterone, Serum (Total Only);
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)
Comprehensive Metabolic Profile (CMP) (includes eGFR): (A:G ratio; albumin, serum; alkaline phosphatase, serum; ALT (SGPT); AST (SGOT); bilirubin, total; BUN; BUN:creatinine ratio; calcium, serum; carbon dioxide, total; chloride, serum; creatinine, serum; globulin, total; glucose, serum; potassium, serum; protein, total, serum; sodium, serum.)
Note: If total testosterone results are expected to be >1500 it is best that the LC/MS-MS version of this panel be ordered. Reporting values that exceed 1500 will now be reported as >1500 for all regions, as this standard operating procedure will now be nationwide.
Estimated turnaround for results is 3 business days. If confirmation testing is required, the estimated time may be extended.