The following is a list of what is included in the item above. Click the test(s) below to view what biomarkers are measured along with an explanation of what the biomarker is measuring.
Also known as: Bilirubin Fractionated
Also known as: CBC, CBC includes Differential and Platelets, CBC/PLT w/DIFF, Complete Blood Count (includes Differential and Platelets)
NOTE: Ulta Lab Tests provides CBC test results from Quest Diagnostics as they are reported. Often, different biomarker results are made available at different time intervals. When reporting the results, Ulta Lab Tests denotes those biomarkers not yet reported as 'pending' for every biomarker the test might report. Only biomarkers Quest Diagnostics observes are incorporated and represented in the final CBC test results provided by Ulta Lab Tests.
Also known as: Chem 12, Chemistry Panel, Chemistry Screen, CMP, Complete Metabolic Panel, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel CMP, SMA 12, SMA 20
Also known as: Cortisol Total, Hydrocortisone, Total Cortisol
Also known as: A1c, Glycated Hemoglobin, Glycohemoglobin, Glycosylated Hemoglobin, HA1c, HbA1c, Hemoglobin A1c, Hemoglobin A1c HgbA1C, Hgb A1c
Also known as: IGF-1, IGFI LCMS, Insulin-Like Growth Factor, Insulin-like Growth Factor - 1, Somatomedin C, Somatomedin-C
Also known as: Insulin (fasting)
Also known as: Lipid Panel with Ratios (fasting), Lipid Profile with Ratios (fasting), Lipids
Also known as: PSA
Also known as: Free T3, FT3, T3 Free
Also known as: Free T4, FT4, T4 Free
Also known as: Testosterone Total And Free And Sex Hormone Binding Globulin
Also known as: Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyrotropin
The HRT - Male Performance Panel panel contains 14 tests with 78 biomarkers.
The HRT - Male Performance Panel is a targeted array of tests specifically curated for men undergoing hormone replacement therapy (HRT). These tests provide critical insights into how HRT is affecting various aspects of a man's health, enabling personalized therapy adjustments. Here’s how each test contributes to a comprehensive understanding of HRT’s impact:
1. Bilirubin, Fractionated
Measures different forms of bilirubin in the blood, indicating liver health, which is important since HRT can alter liver function and metabolism.
2. CBC (includes Differential and Platelets)
Gives an overview of overall health, blood cells, and immune system status. Changes in blood components can affect therapy outcomes and potential side effects.
3. Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Checks kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood glucose levels. HRT can influence these parameters, necessitating regular monitoring.
4. Cortisol, Total
Assesses the adrenal gland function and stress response. Balancing cortisol is crucial as HRT may impact cortisol production, affecting overall health and stress management.
5. Estradiol
Monitors levels of a form of estrogen in men, which should be balanced with testosterone to prevent side effects like gynecomastia or bone density loss.
6. Hemoglobin A1c (HgbA1C)
Provides average blood sugar control over the last three months. HRT may affect glucose metabolism, making this test essential for preventing diabetes-related complications.
7. IGF-I, LC/MS
Insulin-like Growth Factor 1, related to growth hormone, can provide information on anabolic efficiency and metabolic health during HRT.
8. Insulin
Helps understand how HRT is affecting insulin sensitivity and management of blood glucose levels, critical for preventing metabolic syndrome and diabetes.
9. Lipid Panel with Ratios
Evaluates cardiovascular risk by measuring cholesterol and triglycerides. HRT can alter lipid metabolism; thus, monitoring is vital to maintain cardiovascular health.
10. PSA Total
Measures Prostate-Specific Antigen, important for monitoring prostate health as HRT, particularly testosterone, can influence PSA levels and prostate health.
11. T3, Free
Assesses thyroid function by measuring triiodothyronine. Thyroid hormones can be affected by HRT, influencing energy levels and metabolism.
12. T4, Free
Measures thyroxine level, another thyroid hormone, offering a more comprehensive view of thyroid health in conjunction with T3 and TSH.
13. Testosterone, Total and Free, and Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)
Critical for tracking the primary hormone being replaced or supplemented in male HRT. Balancing testosterone levels is key for achieving desired outcomes and minimizing side effects.
14. TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone)
Screens for how well the thyroid is functioning. As HRT may affect thyroid hormones, TSH testing is fundamental to ensure thyroid health remains intact.
In essence, the HRT - Male Performance Panel empowers men with detailed and actionable data to optimize their hormone replacement therapy, tailor their treatment, and enhance their health outcomes.