Know Your Numbers! 10 Most Important Blood Tests for Women
Every female over 40 going in for their annual physical should add these 10 tests to your Health Check Plus panel. What’s Being Tested:
- CRP
- Unbound (free) Testosterone
- CA-125 (ovarian cancer marker-not definitive)
- Thyroid Simulating Hormone (TSH)
- Thyroid Antibodies (TPO and TGB)
- Vitamin D (25-Hydroxy Vitamin D)
- Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C)
- Homocysteine
- Estradiol (estrogen)
- DHEA
Fasting: Yes. 10-12 hours. Avoid exercise
Specimen Type: Blood(Draw Location | How It Works | FAQs)
Turnaround Time: 7-10 Business Days
Important Notes:
- This test cannot be collected in NY, NJ, MA, and RI. Contact us with questions.
17-Alpha-Hydroxyprogesterone Blood test
What’s Being Tested:
- 17-a-Hydroxyprogesterone
Fasting: No
Specimen Type: Blood(Draw Location | How It Works | FAQs)
Turnaround Time: 14 Business Days
Important Notes:
- This test cannot be collected in NY, NJ, MA, and RI. Contact us with questions.
Medical Review Board
Reviewed by Jeff Donohue M.D. from Body Logic and Brady Hurst DC, CCCN. Written by True Health Lab’s team of editorial health contributors.
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and not intended as medical advice. Consult your healthcare provider for personalized guidance.
