Common Men's Hormone Panel - Bioref

This panel answers practical questions about male hormonal health: Is your total and free testosterone in a healthy range, and if it's low, is the cause tied to binding proteins (SHBG) or estrogen conversion (Estradiol, DHT)? Measuring these together matters because testosterone alone tells an incomplete story — SHBG determines how much testosterone is actually bioavailable, while Estradiol and DHT reveal how that testosterone is being metabolized, which is especially relevant for anyone on or considering testosterone therapy. The inclusion of IGF-1 offers a window into growth-hormone axis activity that influences recovery and body composition, and the CBC, CMP, and Lipid Screen provide the metabolic, kidney, liver, and cardiovascular context needed to interpret hormonal results responsibly rather than in isolation. The PSA reflex adds an age-appropriate prostate screen that's prudent when evaluating or monitoring androgen levels. Together these markers help identify contributors to symptoms like low energy, reduced libido, poor recovery, or shifts in body composition, and give you objective baselines to discuss with a clinician. Bundling all nine into a single blood draw is more convenient and typically more cost-effective than ordering each test separately. Note that this panel does not include FSH, LH, or DHEA-S despite some catalog descriptions, so review the marker list if fertility-axis testing is your goal.