Basic Male Hormone Panel

Our lab tests are currently available only in the United States. 

If you’re located outside the U.S., please email ashleyc@nutritiondetective.com with any questions.

Our blood testing is done only through LabCorp. We will email you a blood work order to print out.

What’s Included:

• Testosterone, Free, Mass Spectrometry/Equilibrium Dialysis

• Sex Hormone-binding Globulin (SHBG)

• Estradiol, Sensitive, LC/MS

• Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

• Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH)

• Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), Endocrine Sciences 

A broad male hormone panel covering testosterone, estrogen, pituitary signaling, SHBG, and DHT.

This panel looks at both androgen levels and the hormonal signals that regulate testosterone production.

Who should consider this panel?

This panel may be useful if you have:

• Low libido

• Erectile problems

• Reduced morning erections

• Fatigue

• Reduced muscle mass

• Loss of strength

• Poor recovery

• Infertility

• Mood changes

• Changes in body composition

What can this panel help investigate?

Low testosterone, hypogonadism, pituitary or testicular hormone problems, altered estrogen balance, and abnormal DHT metabolism.

Before the Blood Draw:

Fasting: An overnight fast is suggested. Water is fine. 

Best time of day: 7:00–10:00 AM. Testosterone is normally highest earlier in the morning and decreases throughout the day.

Supplements and medications: Postpone the testing day’s hormonal- or hormone-related medications until after the blood draw is complete. The timing of a testosterone injection, cream, pellet, or other therapy can substantially change the meaning of the result.

Tell us about testosterone replacement, anabolic steroids, DHEA, pregnenolone, finasteride, dutasteride, aromatase inhibitors, SERMs, hCG, fertility medications, and other hormone-related products. Do not stop or change prescription medications (including hormone-related) unless instructed to do so by the prescribing clinician.

Biotin: Stop all biotin-containing supplements for 72 hours before testing. Hair, skin, and nail supplements are common sources of high-dose biotin.