--- title: Female HRT Starting Panel type: panel id: female-hrt-starting url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/female-hrt-starting-panel" price_usd: 249.99 lab_fee_usd: 6 all_in_usd: 255.99 tests_included: 20 biomarkers_measured: 47 category: Hormones sample: Blood draw fasting_required: true results_in: 2-4 business days labs: - Quest orderable: true reviewed_at: 2026-09-14 order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=female-hrt-starting-panel&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown" --- # Female HRT Starting Panel > 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. *Complete baseline before starting hormone replacement therapy* ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Price | $249.99 + $6 lab processing fee per order ($255.99 all-in) | | Versus buying separately | $630.80 for the 20 tests individually — the panel saves 60% | | Tests included | 20 | | Biomarkers measured | 47 | | Sample | Blood draw | | Fasting | Yes — 8–12 hours | | Results | 2-4 business days | | Labs | Quest Diagnostics | | Physician authorization | Included — no doctor's visit, referral or insurance needed | ## What does the Female HRT Starting Panel cover? A comprehensive baseline panel for women starting hormone replacement therapy. Covers reproductive hormones, thyroid function, metabolic markers, inflammation, and nutritional status to establish your pre-HRT levels. 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. **Clinical use:** 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. ## Who should order it? Women considering hormone replacement therapy for menopause symptoms, women with prior HRT discontinuation considering restart, women evaluating bioidentical hormone therapy. ## Tests included | Test | Biomarkers | Standalone price | CPT | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [CBC (Complete Blood Count)](https://www.test-well.com/tests/cbc) | 9 (WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, …) | $21.99 | 85027 | | [Comprehensive Metabolic Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/comprehensive-metabolic-panel) | 14 (Glucose, BUN, Creatinine, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, …) | $22.99 | 80053 | | [Estradiol (E2)](https://www.test-well.com/tests/estradiol) | 1 (Estradiol) | $35.99 | 82670 | | [Progesterone](https://www.test-well.com/tests/progesterone) | 1 (Progesterone) | $31.99 | 84144 | | [FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)](https://www.test-well.com/tests/fsh) | 1 (FSH) | $29.99 | 83001 | | [LH (Luteinizing Hormone)](https://www.test-well.com/tests/luteinizing-hormone) | 1 (LH) | $36.99 | 83002 | | [Prolactin](https://www.test-well.com/tests/prolactin) | 1 (Prolactin) | $39.99 | 84146 | | [Testosterone, Total](https://www.test-well.com/tests/testosterone-total) | 1 (Total Testosterone) | $33.99 | 84403 | | [Testosterone, Free (Direct)](https://www.test-well.com/tests/testosterone-free) | 1 (Free Testosterone) | $33.99 | 84402 | | [SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin)](https://www.test-well.com/tests/shbg-sex-hormone-binding-globulin) | 1 (SHBG) | $34.99 | 84270 | | [DHEA-Sulfate](https://www.test-well.com/tests/dhea-sulfate) | 1 (DHEA-Sulfate) | $32.99 | 82627 | | [TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)](https://www.test-well.com/tests/tsh) | 1 (TSH) | $26.99 | 84443 | | [Free T4 (Thyroxine)](https://www.test-well.com/tests/free-t4-test) | 1 (Free T4) | $23.99 | 84439 | | [Free T3 (Triiodothyronine)](https://www.test-well.com/tests/free-t3) | 1 (Free T3) | $30.99 | 84481 | | [Reverse T3](https://www.test-well.com/tests/reverse-t3) | 1 (Reverse T3) | $35.99 | 84482 | | [Hemoglobin A1c](https://www.test-well.com/tests/hemoglobin-a1c) | 1 (Hemoglobin A1c) | $21.99 | 83036 | | [Lipid Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/lipid-panel) | 4 (Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol (calculated), Triglycerides) | $24.99 | 80061 | | [Heart & Body Inflammation Test (hs-CRP)](https://www.test-well.com/tests/hs-crp) | 1 (hs-CRP) | $34.99 | 86141 | | [Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy](https://www.test-well.com/tests/vitamin-d) | 1 (25-Hydroxy Vitamin D) | $41.99 | 82306 | | [Iron Panel (Iron, TIBC & Ferritin)](https://www.test-well.com/tests/iron-panel-complete) | 4 (Iron, TIBC, Iron Saturation %, Ferritin) | $32.99 | 83540, 83550, 82728 | ## Price by lab | Lab | Panel price | All-in (with $6 fee) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Quest Diagnostics | $249.99 | $255.99 | Choose at checkout | ## How much does a Female HRT Starting Panel cost? 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 | ## How do you prepare? 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. ## Related conditions - Menopause (N95.1) - Perimenopause (N95.2) - Vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes) (N95.1) - Postmenopausal HRT initiation (Z79.890) ## Common questions about the Female HRT Starting Panel ### What's included in the Female HRT Starting Panel? Sex hormones ([Estradiol](https://www.test-well.com/tests/estradiol), [Progesterone](https://www.test-well.com/tests/progesterone), [Testosterone](https://www.test-well.com/tests/testosterone-total), [SHBG](https://www.test-well.com/tests/shbg-sex-hormone-binding-globulin)), gonadotropins ([FSH](https://www.test-well.com/tests/fsh), [LH](https://www.test-well.com/tests/luteinizing-hormone)), [TSH](https://www.test-well.com/tests/tsh), and safety baselines ([Lipid Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/lipid-panel), [hs-CRP](https://www.test-well.com/tests/hs-crp), [CMP](https://www.test-well.com/tests/comprehensive-metabolic-panel) for liver/kidney, [CBC](https://www.test-well.com/tests/cbc-with-differential)). About 25 individual biomarkers. ### Why do I need baseline labs before HRT? HRT can affect lipids, liver function, clotting risk, and breast cancer risk. Baseline labs let you compare for changes during therapy. Pre-HRT identification of elevated cardiovascular risk (high ApoB, hs-CRP) or hypothyroidism (which causes overlapping symptoms) helps tailor therapy and identify the right form of HRT. ### How is this different from the Menopause Panel? [Menopause Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/menopause-panel) at $80 is focused on diagnosis (FSH, LH, Estradiol, TSH — 4 tests). Female HRT Starting Panel adds testosterone, SHBG, and safety baselines (lipids, hs-CRP, liver/kidney, CBC) — needed before initiating long-term therapy. Use Menopause for diagnosis, HRT Starting for pre-therapy baseline. ### How much does the Female HRT Starting Panel cost without insurance? On TestWell, the Female HRT Starting Panel is $249.99. Ordering the same tests separately would be about $370. Quest Direct lists comparable bundles at $500, walk-in hospital labs typically bill $1000-1500 without insurance. ### Do I need to fast? Yes — 9-12 hours fasting (water only) for accurate [Lipid Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/lipid-panel) and [CMP](https://www.test-well.com/tests/comprehensive-metabolic-panel) results. No fasting requirement for hormones, but morning draw is preferred for consistency. ### When should I time the draw? If still cycling, draw in early follicular phase (days 3-5). If postmenopausal or amenorrheic, draw any day. Morning preferred for testosterone consistency. Stop any current HRT/estrogen cream for 24 hours before draw if testing baseline; some clinics prefer a longer washout — check with your provider. ### What happens after I start HRT? Repeat with our [Female HRT Quarterly Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/female-hrt-quarterly-panel) at 6-8 weeks, then every 3-6 months until stable, then annually. Monitor estradiol and progesterone levels (dose effectiveness), lipid panel (HRT can worsen lipids in some women), and liver function. ## How to order 1. Add to cart: https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=female-hrt-starting-panel&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown 2. Create an account or sign in, confirm your state and preferred lab, pay by card, HSA or FSA. 3. A licensed physician authorizes the order (usually within minutes); the requisition arrives by email. 4. One draw at any Quest Diagnostics patient service center covers every test in the panel. 5. Results post to your TestWell portal in 2-4 business days. ## Related - [Erectile Dysfunction Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/erectile-dysfunction-panel) — 7 tests · $114.99 - [Female HRT Quarterly Monitoring Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/female-hrt-quarterly-panel) — 12 tests · $179.99 - [Men's Hair Health Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/mens-hair-health-panel) — 19 tests · $499.99 - [Men's Health Advanced Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/mens-health-advanced-panel) — 22 tests · $299.99 - [Men's Hormone Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/mens-hormone-panel) — 7 tests · $199.99 - [All Hormones tests](https://www.test-well.com/tests/category/hormones) - [Full test directory](https://www.test-well.com/tests/directory) --- Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD (Medical Reviewer, TestWell); last reviewed 2026-09-14. 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