Program · LAB
Men's lab testing
Blood drawn in our own draw room, early in the morning when testosterone is measured best. Results in 2 to 4 business days, explained by a clinician, and yours to keep.
Sample panel · illustrative
7:40 a.m. draw
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Total testosterone 248 ng/dLBelow range Range 264 to 916
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Free testosterone 5.1 ng/dLLow end Range 4.6 to 22.4
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Hematocrit 44.2 %In range Range 38.5 to 50
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PSA 0.8 ng/mLIn range Range 0 to 4
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LH 3.1 mIU/mLIn range Range 1.7 to 8.6
In plain words.
Testosterone is highest in the morning and changes from day to day. One afternoon reading, or one home finger-prick test, can make a normal man look low or a low man look normal. So we draw early, and we draw twice before we call anything low.
You can book labs on their own, or labs with a consult. Either way, a clinician reads every result, and you get a copy of the full report in plain language with the lab's own reference ranges.
Why men book labs here
- To find out if symptoms might be hormone related
- To get a second opinion on a result from somewhere else
- To check numbers before starting, or while on, testosterone from another prescriber
- A yearly check of blood count, PSA, sugar and cholesterol
Candidacy
Who books labs here.
Works well if
- You can come in between 7:00 and 10:30 a.m.
- You can fast for 8 hours before the draw if your panel includes sugar and cholesterol
- You are 18 or older
Not the right place if
- You need urgent testing for chest pain, fainting or severe symptoms. Go to an emergency room
- You need labs billed to insurance. We can send a requisition to an in-network lab instead
How it works here
What happens, and when.
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Book
Pick a morning slot
7:00 to 10:30 a.m., Monday to Friday, plus Saturday mornings.
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Draw
About 10 minutes
Our draw room has two chairs and a door that closes. Most panels take 3 to 4 tubes.
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2 to 4 days
Results ready
We message you when they are in. Nothing is posted until a clinician has read them.
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Review
Explained, not just sent
A results visit, or a written note for labs-only panels. You keep the PDF.
Panels.
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Core panel
Total testosterone, complete blood count with hematocrit, metabolic panel (sugar, kidney, liver) and cholesterol.
$129 to $159
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Hormone panel
Core panel plus free testosterone, SHBG, LH, FSH, estradiol and prolactin.
$179 to $219
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Full baseline
Hormone panel plus PSA, A1c and TSH. The panel we use before any treatment decision.
$219 to $249
Before your draw
Good to know.
- Two draws, not one
- A diagnosis of low testosterone needs two low morning readings. If your first result is low, the second draw is included in the price.
- Bruising
- A small bruise where the needle went in is common and fades in a few days. Tell us if you take blood thinners or have fainted during draws before.
- Fasting
- Water is fine, and keep taking your usual medications unless we say otherwise. Skip coffee and food for 8 hours if your panel includes sugar and cholesterol.
- Biotin
- Biotin supplements (often in hair and nail vitamins) can throw off some hormone tests. Stop them 3 days before your draw.
Monitoring
How we keep an eye on it.
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Results posted only after a clinician reviews them
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Any result that needs fast action gets a phone call the same day
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Every report shows the lab's own reference ranges next to your numbers
What it costs · Lab panels
$129 to $249 per panel
Included
- The draw, the lab fees and the report
- A clinician's review and a plain-language note
- A repeat morning testosterone if the first one is low
- A PDF of the full report, yours to keep
Not included
- A results visit with a clinician ($60, or included when you book labs with a consult)
- Insurance billing. We can send a requisition to an in-network lab if you prefer
Common questions.
All questionsCan I use a home test kit instead?
Home finger-prick kits can be a starting point, but most are not reliable enough to diagnose low testosterone or to dose treatment. We use venous blood drawn in the morning.
Will you share my results with my employer or insurer?
No. Your results go to you and to the clinicians caring for you. We share them with another doctor only when you ask us to, in writing.
Can I order just one test?
Yes. A single morning testosterone is $59 to $79. We will still have a clinician look at it before it posts.
Other programs
Labs + consult · $189 to $249
Start with a number, not a guess.
Book two morning draws and a 40-minute results visit with a clinician. If treatment does not fit, we say so, and you leave with your results and a plan.
Rather talk first? (918) 555-0143, weekdays 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Important safety information
Every treatment here is prescribed only after a licensed clinician reviews your history and labs. This is a summary, not medical advice. Questions
- Testosterone therapy
- Not for men with normal testosterone, prostate or breast cancer, or a high hematocrit. Can cause infertility that does not always reverse, raise red blood cell counts and PSA, and worsen sleep apnea. Requires blood work at 6 to 8 weeks, 3 to 6 months, 12 months and every 6 to 12 months after. Gel can transfer to others by skin contact. Testosterone is a Schedule III controlled substance.
- ED medication
- Never take with nitrates or poppers: blood pressure can drop dangerously. Get emergency care for sudden vision or hearing loss, or an erection lasting more than 4 hours. Common side effects are headache, flushing and a stuffy nose.
- GLP-1 medicines
- Not used with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or MEN2. Nausea and constipation are common early. Severe belly pain can signal pancreatitis or gallbladder problems and needs urgent care.
- Finasteride and minoxidil
- Finasteride can cause sexual side effects and mood changes, and it halves PSA readings. Minoxidil can cause shedding at first, scalp irritation and, as a tablet, dizziness or fluid retention. Benefits fade after stopping.