Hormone Testing in Palo Alto-Silicon Valley
Tests of the hormones behind energy, mood and sex drive, and 3 clinics in Palo Alto-Silicon Valley that list it.
- Time
- One visit Often in the morning
- What you do
- Give a blood sample Some clinics use urine or saliva
- You get
- Your hormone levels Against a reference range
Hormone testing measures hormones such as testosterone and estrogen, often alongside thyroid and adrenal hormones. It is usually a blood draw, and some clinics also use urine or saliva.
Some hormone levels change through the day, and in many women across the month, so when the sample is taken matters. A panel is a measurement, and whether any treatment follows is a separate conversation with a physician. Urine hormone testing is offered under brands like DUTCH.
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Hormone Testing: common questions
Which clinics in Palo Alto-Silicon Valley list hormone panels?
3 in our Palo Alto-Silicon Valley guide: Biograph, San Francisco Bay Area, Biohackr Health, Palo Alto and Young Naturopathic Center for Wellness.
Why is testosterone tested in the morning?
Levels are usually highest between about 7 and 10 in the morning, so testing then makes results comparable.
Will I need more than one test?
Sometimes. Because some levels move a lot, a physician may want two results before drawing a conclusion.
Sources: MedlinePlus: Testosterone Levels Test; MedlinePlus: Estrogen Levels Test; MedlinePlus: How to Understand Your Lab Results