Question 1

What's included in the Men's Health Advanced Panel?

Accepted Answer

Metabolic + blood chemistry ([CMP](/tests/comprehensive-metabolic-panel), [CBC](/tests/cbc-with-differential), [A1c](/tests/hemoglobin-a1c), [Lipid Panel](/tests/lipid-panel), [Fasting Insulin](/tests/insulin-fasting), [GGT](/tests/ggt)) plus the complete male hormone axis ([Total + Free Testosterone](/tests/testosterone-free-and-total), [SHBG](/tests/shbg-sex-hormone-binding-globulin), [Estradiol](/tests/estradiol), [DHEA-S](/tests/dhea-sulfate), [LH](/tests/luteinizing-hormone), [FSH](/tests/fsh), [Prolactin](/tests/prolactin), [IGF-1](/tests/igf-1-test)) plus thyroid ([TSH](/tests/tsh), [Reverse T3](/tests/reverse-t3)) plus [free + total PSA](/tests/psa-free-and-total), cardiovascular inflammation ([hs-CRP](/tests/hs-crp), [Homocysteine](/tests/homocysteine)), and key nutrients ([Vitamin D](/tests/vitamin-d), [Ferritin](/tests/ferritin)). About 50 individual biomarkers.

Question 2

How is this different from the standard Men's Health Panel?

Accepted Answer

[Men's Health Panel](/tests/mens-health-panel) at $140 covers an 8-test annual workup. Men's Health Advanced at $299 adds the complete male hormone axis (Free T, SHBG, E2, DHEA-S, LH, FSH, Prolactin, IGF-1, Reverse T3), cardiovascular inflammation markers (hs-CRP, Homocysteine), free + total PSA, and key nutrients (Vitamin D, Ferritin). For men 40+ doing serious longevity tracking, this is the better starting point.

Question 3

Why include Estradiol in a men's panel?

Accepted Answer

[Estradiol](/tests/estradiol) (E2) matters for bone health, libido, mood, and erection quality in men — too low is just as problematic as too high. Men on TRT can develop high E2 from aromatization, causing water retention and gynecomastia. Baseline E2 is essential before starting TRT.

Question 4

How much does the Men's Health Advanced Panel cost without insurance?

Accepted Answer

On TestWell, the Men's Health Advanced Panel is $299.99 at Quest or $349.99 at Labcorp (Labcorp's markers for this hormone-heavy panel run roughly double, so the lab selector shows both prices). Ordering the same 22 tests separately would be about $490. Quest Direct lists comparable bundles at $650, walk-in hospital labs typically bill $1500-2500 without insurance.

Question 5

How is this different from the Total Body Panel?

Accepted Answer

Men's Health Advanced is men-specific and focused on cardiovascular + hormonal + prostate. [Total Body Panel](/tests/total-body-panel) at $399 is broader (75+ markers) and gender-neutral. For most men 40+, Men's Health Advanced gives 80% of what Total Body offers at 75% of the cost.

Question 6

Do I need to fast?

Accepted Answer

Yes — 9-12 hours fasting (water only) and morning draw (7-10 AM) for accurate testosterone and lipid results.

Question 7

How often should I order this panel?

Accepted Answer

Annually for men 40+. Every 6 months if on TRT, managing multiple conditions, or aggressively tracking biomarkers. Pair with quarterly [TRT Quarterly Panel](/tests/trt-quarterly-panel) during TRT titration.

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