Functional & Metabolic Blood Panel

Alpha Hormones Houston orders comprehensive metabolic and functional blood panels through Quest Diagnostics and LabCorp locations across the Houston metro area. Panels cover glucose metabolism (fasting insulin, A1C), a full lipid profile, inflammation markers (CRP, homocysteine), complete blood count, liver and kidney function, and micronutrient levels. Results are reviewed by a physician who uses them to guide hormone therapy protocols and ongoing longevity management. HSA/FSA eligible; PPO and Medicare accepted.

Alpha Hormones Houston integrates functional and metabolic blood testing as a foundational element of its longevity medicine approach, ordered through CLIA-certified Quest Diagnostics and LabCorp partners throughout the Houston metropolitan area. Rather than limiting panels to standard annual health markers, the practice builds testing around the individual patient's therapeutic goals — whether that is optimising hormone therapy, managing weight, supporting energy production, or tracking long-term cardiovascular and metabolic health. The metabolic assessment covers fasting glucose, fasting insulin, and HbA1c, providing a three-part picture of blood sugar regulation that extends beyond the single-point snapshot of a standard glucose test. Insulin resistance can be detected years before glucose abnormalities appear on conventional screening, making it a valuable early-warning marker for patients focused on longevity. The lipid panel includes total cholesterol, LDL (with particle size where indicated), HDL, triglycerides, and non-HDL cholesterol, giving the prescribing physician the cardiovascular context needed to manage any therapy that may influence lipid metabolism. Inflammation markers — high-sensitivity CRP and homocysteine — are included because chronic low-grade inflammation is a key driver of accelerated ageing, and both markers respond to lifestyle, nutritional, and hormonal interventions that Alpha Hormones Houston can help optimise. A complete blood count tracks haematocrit and red blood cell indices, which are especially important for patients on testosterone therapy where erythrocytosis is a known monitoring parameter. Liver function tests (ALT, AST, GGT, bilirubin, albumin) and kidney function markers (eGFR, creatinine, BUN) form the organ-safety layer, ensuring that any prescribed therapy remains within safe physiological limits. Micronutrient panels covering vitamin D, B12, folate, magnesium, and zinc are available for patients whose symptoms suggest nutritional gaps alongside hormonal imbalance. All Houston blood draws are collected at local Quest or LabCorp sites, with results typically returned in 3–7 business days and reviewed by the clinical team before a follow-up consultation.