Description
A comprehensive male panel is a blood test that provides a general overview of a man's health. It typically includes tests for blood counts, kidney and liver function, electrolytes, cholesterol, hemoglobin A1c, thyroid function, prostate health, and hormone levels.
This panel includes the following test:
CBC Test | Complete Blood Count with Differential Test
CMP Test: Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Free T4
Hemoglobin A1C Blood
Lipid Panel Test / Cholesterol Panel Test
Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)
Testosterone
TSH Blood Test, or Thyroid Function Test
Vitamin B12 Folate
Fasting recommended.
Additional information about each test is listed below:
Complete blood count (CBC) is a blood test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in a man's blood. It can help identify health conditions like anemia, infections, and blood disorders.
A comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) is a blood test that measures a variety of substances in the blood to assess the health of the liver, kidneys, and metabolism. It can be used to screen for or diagnose health conditions in men, including diabetes, kidney disease, and liver inflammation.
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) are hormones that work together to produce sperm and testosterone in men. They are important for male fertility and the development of male characteristics.
A Free T4 test measures the level of thyroxine (T4) in your blood, which is a hormone produced by the thyroid gland. A T4 test can help determine if your thyroid is functioning properly, which is important for men's health because the thyroid controls metabolism.
A hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) test is a blood test that measures a person's average blood sugar level over the past two to three months. It's important because it can help diagnose diabetes and prediabetes, monitor treatment progress, and predict the risk of long-term complications.
A men's health lipid panel test measures the amount of cholesterol and other fats in the blood. It can help assess heart health and predict the risk of heart disease and stroke.
A free and total PSA test compares the amount of free PSA to the total PSA in a man's blood. This test can help determine the likelihood of prostate cancer.
Testosterone is a hormone that plays a key role in men's health. It helps maintain muscle mass, bone density, and sex drive. Testosterone levels naturally decline with age, which can lead to a number of health issues.
A TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone) test is important for men's health because it indicates how well the thyroid gland is functioning, which directly impacts metabolism, energy levels, mood, and even fertility, meaning abnormal TSH levels (too high or too low) can significantly affect overall health and wellbeing in men; an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) or overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) can arise from abnormal TSH levels and require treatment to manage symptoms like fatigue, weight changes, and sexual dysfunction.
Vitamin B12 and folate are important for men's health because they help with red blood cell production, DNA synthesis, and nerve function. Folate may also be important for reproductive health.
