What is Included in TRT Lab Work? 🧪📋Updated 9 months ago
What is Included in TRT Lab Work? 🧪📋
To ensure that Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) is the right treatment for you, we conduct comprehensive lab work to provide a complete picture of your health. Here’s what’s included in the TRT lab work:
Essential Tests
Our TRT lab work includes a variety of tests to assess your overall health and hormone levels. Here’s a breakdown of what we test for:
✔️Complete Blood Count (CBC): Provides a broad overview of your overall health by measuring red and white blood cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and platelets.
✔️Liver Function Panel: Includes tests such as ALT and AST to evaluate liver health and function.
✔️Ferritin: Measures iron storage levels to diagnose anemia or iron overload.
✔️Lipid Panel: Assesses cholesterol levels, including HDL-C, LDL-C, and triglycerides, to monitor cardiovascular health.
✔️Hemoglobin A1C: Provides an average blood sugar level over the past three months to assess long-term glucose control.
✔️Vitamin B12 Levels: Checks levels of this essential vitamin, important for energy and neurological function.
✔️Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH): Assesses thyroid function, which can affect metabolism and overall health.
✔️Albumin: Measures protein levels in your blood, indicating overall nutrition and liver function.
✔️Kidney Status: Includes tests such as creatinine and eGFR to evaluate kidney function.
Endocrine Markers
To specifically assess your hormone levels related to TRT, we conduct the following endocrine tests:
✔️LH (Luteinizing Hormone): Measures the hormone that stimulates testosterone production in the testes.
✔️FSH (Follicle follicle-stimulating hormone): Assesses the hormone responsible for sperm production.
✔️Estradiol: Measures the levels of this estrogen hormone to ensure they are within a healthy range.
✔️Prolactin: Assesses the hormone that can affect testosterone production and sexual health.
✔️Total and Free Testosterone: Measures both bound and unbound testosterone levels to provide a complete picture of your hormone status.