Question 1

What's included in the Women's Health Panel?

Accepted Answer

Eight tests: [CMP](/tests/comprehensive-metabolic-panel) (metabolic), [CBC](/tests/cbc-with-differential) (blood health), [Lipid Panel](/tests/lipid-panel) (cardio), [TSH](/tests/tsh) + [Free T4](/tests/free-t4-test) (thorough thyroid), [Ferritin](/tests/ferritin) + [Iron + TIBC](/tests/iron-and-tibc) (complete iron picture), [Vitamin D](/tests/vitamin-d), and [A1c](/tests/hemoglobin-a1c). About 35 individual biomarkers covering the major women's health systems.

Question 2

Why does this panel include both Iron and Ferritin?

Accepted Answer

[Ferritin](/tests/ferritin) reflects iron stores (the long-term reservoir); serum [Iron + TIBC](/tests/iron-and-tibc) reflects current circulating iron and transferrin saturation. Together they distinguish 'I just had spinach' from 'my stores have been depleted for months' — important because iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in menstruating women.

Question 3

Where are reproductive hormones?

Accepted Answer

Reproductive hormones ([Estradiol](/tests/estradiol), [Progesterone](/tests/progesterone), [FSH](/tests/fsh), [LH](/tests/luteinizing-hormone)) need to be drawn at specific cycle days for meaningful results. They're in our separate [Women's Hormone Panel](/tests/womens-hormone-panel) so you can time it correctly without affecting the annual workup.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Women's Health includes Free T4 (women have higher rates of thyroid disease), Iron + TIBC (women have higher rates of iron deficiency due to menstruation), and excludes PSA. Men's Health adds testosterone and PSA, excludes the iron + free T4 add-ons. Both share CMP, CBC, Lipid, TSH, Vitamin D, A1c.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

On TestWell, the Women's Health Panel is $129.99. Ordering the same 8 tests separately would be about $175. Quest Direct lists comparable bundles at $305, walk-in hospital labs typically bill $650-950 for the same biomarkers without insurance.

Question 6

Do I need to fast for the Women's Health Panel?

Accepted Answer

Yes — 9-12 hours of fasting (water only). Required for accurate [Lipid Panel](/tests/lipid-panel), [A1c](/tests/hemoglobin-a1c), [Iron + TIBC](/tests/iron-and-tibc), and [CMP](/tests/comprehensive-metabolic-panel) results.

Question 7

Can I get this panel at LabCorp or Quest near me?

Accepted Answer

Yes — all eight tests are available at Quest Diagnostics and LabCorp patient service centers nationwide. Order on TestWell, pick your preferred lab, and we'll generate a digital requisition.

Question 8

How often should I order this panel?

Accepted Answer

Annually for women 25+. Every 6 months if you're managing iron deficiency, thyroid disease, or hormonal changes. Pre-pregnancy is a good time for a baseline (add the [Women's Hormone Panel](/tests/womens-hormone-panel) for full preconception evaluation).

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