Description

Comprehensive Biomarker Testing for Hormone Optimization and Wellness

Peptide therapy can support recovery, fat loss, muscle growth, anti-aging, and overall hormonal balance. But before starting or adjusting therapy, it's essential to assess your body's internal environment. Our Peptide Therapy Lab Panel provides a full spectrum of biomarkers to help guide clinical decisions and monitor your response to treatment.

This panel is ideal for individuals working with healthcare providers on hormone optimization, anti-aging regimens, athletic performance enhancement, or growth hormone support.

What's Included in the Panel:

CBC (Complete Blood Count)

Assesses overall blood health, including:

  • Red and white blood cell counts
  • Hemoglobin and hematocrit
  • Platelet levels
  • A baseline CBC is important to rule out anemia, infections, or blood abnormalities that could affect energy levels or response to therapy.

CMP (Comprehensive Metabolic Panel)

Evaluates:

  • Liver function (AST, ALT, ALP)
  • Kidney function (Creatinine, BUN)
  • Electrolyte balance (Sodium, Potassium, Chloride)
  • Glucose levels (fasting)
  • These markers ensure your liver and kidneys can safely process peptide compounds and monitor for any toxicity or imbalance.

Lipid Panel

Measures:

  • Total Cholesterol
  • HDL (good cholesterol)
  • LDL (bad cholesterol)
  • Triglycerides
  • Hormonal therapies, especially testosterone, can impact lipid metabolism. Monitoring cholesterol helps reduce cardiovascular risk.

Thyroid Function: TSH, Free T4, Free T3

These hormones regulate metabolism, energy levels, and mood:

  • TSH: Pituitary hormone that signals the thyroid
  • Free T4 & Free T3: Active thyroid hormones in circulation
  • Many symptoms of hormonal imbalance overlap with thyroid dysfunction, so these markers help differentiate root causes.

Testosterone, Total & Free + SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin)

  • Total Testosterone: All testosterone in the blood
  • Free Testosterone: Bioavailable portion (active form)
  • SHBG: Binds to testosterone, affecting how much is freely available
  • Critical for assessing libido, muscle mass, fat distribution, and mood—especially in men pursuing hormone optimization or anti-aging treatments.

Estradiol (E2)

  • In men: Important to monitor for balance—too much or too little estradiol can impact libido, mood, and cardiovascular health.
  • In women: Key hormone involved in menstrual cycles, bone density, and skin health.

Progesterone

  • In men: Helps balance effects of estrogen; can affect mood and sleep.
  • In women: Important for reproductive health, sleep quality, and stress response.

IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor 1)

A surrogate marker for growth hormone (GH) activity in the body.

  • IGF-1 levels help determine eligibility or dosing for peptide therapies like CJC-1295, Ipamorelin, or HGH.
  • Also important for tissue repair, muscle growth, and metabolism.

HbA1c (Hemoglobin A1c)

Reflects average blood sugar levels over the past 2–3 months.

  • Used to assess insulin sensitivity and diabetes risk.
  • High blood sugar may interfere with hormone therapy effectiveness and recovery.

HGH (Human Growth Hormone)

Measures the actual level of growth hormone in the blood.

  • Less stable than IGF-1 but still sometimes used to confirm low GH states.
  • Can be influenced by sleep, stress, and fasting status.

hs-CRP (High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein)

A marker of systemic inflammation.

  • Elevated levels may indicate chronic inflammation, which can impact hormone balance, recovery, and longevity.
  • Useful for baseline wellness tracking or lifestyle intervention monitoring.

Why This Panel Matters

Peptide therapies and hormone optimization protocols affect multiple body systems, including the endocrine, metabolic, cardiovascular, and immune systems. This comprehensive lab panel helps you and your healthcare provider:

  • Establish a baseline before beginning peptide therapy
  • Identify hidden metabolic or hormonal issues
  • Monitor progress and adjust dosing safely
  • Detect potential side effects early

Fasting:

Recommended for best accuracy (especially for glucose, lipid panel, and HGH).