Complete baseline before starting hormone replacement therapy
The short answer
Female HRT Starting Panel bundles 20 tests — CBC (Complete Blood Count), Comprehensive Metabolic Panel and Estradiol (E2) plus 17 more — for $249.99 all-in (about $12.50 per test). Fast 8–12 hours before the draw; results post in 2-4 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; one draw at Quest.
Other Labs
Starting at $500
+ lab fees
TestWell
$249.99
This panel was designed in collaboration with HRT-prescribing providers to capture a complete hormonal and metabolic baseline before initiating therapy. It includes reproductive hormones (estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, FSH, LH, prolactin, DHEA-S, SHBG), full thyroid function (TSH, Free T4, Free T3, Reverse T3), metabolic markers (fasting glucose via CMP, HbA1c, lipid panel), inflammation (hs-CRP), and nutritional status (Vitamin D, iron). These baseline values are critical for dosing decisions and monitoring therapeutic response. Note the time of your menstrual cycle when having labs drawn, and fast for 10-12 hours before the blood draw.
Pre-HRT baseline for women: Estradiol, Progesterone, FSH, LH, Testosterone, SHBG, TSH, Lipid Panel, hs-CRP, CMP, CBC. Confirms menopausal status and establishes baselines for safety monitoring.
Women considering hormone replacement therapy for menopause symptoms, women with prior HRT discontinuation considering restart, women evaluating bioidentical hormone therapy.
Sample Type
Blood draw
Fasting
Required
Results In
2-4 business days
Biomarkers
47 across 20 tests
20 individual tests · 47 biomarkers measured — each test linked so you can learn more.
Fasting for 10-12 hours is required for accurate glucose and lipid results. Water is okay. Lab draw is recommended on Day 2-3 of your menstrual cycle for the most accurate hormone levels. Morning draw preferred. If adding AMH (Anti-Mullerian Hormone), it must be drawn on Day 2-3 of your cycle.
A Female HRT Starting Panel costs $249.99 at TestWell — $255.99 all-in when ordered alone, because the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order, with no draw fee or physician fee added. With insurance, what you pay depends on your deductible and your plan's negotiated rate; TestWell's price is fixed before the draw and is HSA/FSA-eligible.
| Where you order | Price | One test, all-in | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TestWell (drawn at Quest or Labcorp) | $249.99 | $255.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order |
Competitor prices are read from the linked public pages and re-checked regularly; the labs' sites may add taxes or change prices without notice.
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Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD · Last reviewed September 2026
Starting at $500 at other labs
TestWell Price
$249.99
+ $6 lab processing fee at checkout
No insurance needed · HIPAA compliant
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Female HRT Starting Panel
$249.99