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Male Serum Hormones
Male Serum Hormones
Updated over a year ago

Test Details

Lab Company: ZRT
​ Sample Type: Serum
​ Collection Location: In Lab (Phlebotomy Required)

The Male Serum Hormones panels provide a baseline assessment of sex, adrenal, and thyroid hormones important to men's health.

Key Details

  • Sample collection must be performed by a phlebotomist, Monday - Thursday only.

    • Information about scheduling a blood draw can be found HERE.

    • You may need to pay a separate fee for phlebotomy.

  • You must get your blood drawn in the MORNING.

  • If you use hormones, you need to time your blood draw properly after your last dose.

  • You must fast for 10-12 hours prior to your blood draw.

    • You may drink water during this fast.

Preparation & Timing

  • Sample collection must be performed by a phlebotomist, Monday - Thursday only.

    • Information about scheduling a blood draw can be found HERE.

  • You must get your blood drawn in the MORNING.

  • If you use topical, oral, troche, or sublingual hormones,

    • Do not take hormones in the morning before your sample is collected.

    • Note your last hormone dose on your requisition form.

    • You may resume hormone use after your blood draw.

  • If you use hormone patches, pellets, or injectables,

    • Draw your blood halfway between doses (ie: 3 days after a once-a-week dosage, 2 weeks after a once-a-month dosage).

  • You must fast for 10-12 hours prior to your blood draw.

    • Do not eat or drink anything except for water.

  • Freeze the provided ice pack overnight prior to your blood draw.

Collection Instructions

  1. Bring the test kit, frozen ice pack, and completed test requisition form to your blood draw appointment.

  2. The phlebotomist will collect, prepare, and ship your sample for you.

    1. You can view the phlebotomist collection instructions HERE.

Requisition & Payment

  • Your kit has been prepaid. You may need to pay a separate fee for phlebotomy.

  • Instructions on how to fill out your requisition can be found HERE.

    • Since you pre-paid for your tests, you do not need to fill in the payment information on any of these forms.

Shipping

  • The phlebotomist will ship your sample for you using the materials provided in the test kit.

  • Your sample must be shipped Monday - Thursday only.

Results

  • Results should be released to your provider 3-5 business days after samples are received at the lab. We cannot guarantee processing time.

  • Your provider will notify you when your results are in and schedule a follow-up appointment for you to review them together.

More Resources

Questions?

For general questions, email Rupa Health at [email protected]. For test-specific questions, contact ZRT by calling 866-600-1636.

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