Recommended Lab Tests for HRT Treatment of Women

The following are the serum laboratory tests we recommend prior to initiation of hormone replacement therapy.

• FSH
• LH
• Estradiol
• Progesterone
• Total Testosterone 
• Free Testosterone 
• DHEA-S 
• Vitamin D (25-Hydroxy) 
• Ferritin
• Homocysteine
• Hemoglobin A1C 
• Fasting Insulin 
• Glucose 
• Cholesterol Panel 
• Thyroid Panel (TSH, Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3, Thyroid Peroxidase, Thyroglobulin Antibodies) 
• Vitamin B12 
• Folate (Folic Acid), Serum

We recommend that you attempt to have blood drawn between cycle days 19-22 if you still have menstrual cycles, otherwise, you may test your blood at any time in your cycle.

Recommended Lab Tests for HRT Panel for Men

The following are the serum laboratory tests we recommend prior to initiation of hormone replacement therapy.

• Estradiol 
• LH 
• DHEA-S 
• Total Testosterone 
• Free Testosterone 
• DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) 
• SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin) 
• Hemoglobin 
• Hematocrit 
• PSA 
• Complete Thyroid Panel 
• Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy