Comprehensive Hormone Panel

Alpha Hormones Houston offers physician-ordered hormone panels through CLIA-certified laboratories, covering thyroid function (TSH, Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3), adrenal and cortisol markers (DHEA-S, salivary and serum cortisol), and a full reproductive hormone screen (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, SHBG, LH, FSH). Expanded panels include DUTCH testing, inflammation markers, and metabolic indicators. Blood draws are processed at Quest Diagnostics or LabCorp locations across Houston, with results in 3–7 business days. PPO insurance and Medicare are accepted.

Alpha Hormones Houston provides a structured, physician-ordered hormone testing service designed to identify the root causes of hormonal imbalance in both men and women. Under the medical direction of Dr. Rotana Steven Tek, D.O., board-certified in anti-aging and regenerative medicine, the practice uses CLIA-certified laboratory partners — Quest Diagnostics and LabCorp — to process all panels, giving Houston patients access to clinical-grade testing without the need for a traditional hospital visit. The thyroid function panel measures TSH, Free T3, Free T4, and Reverse T3, capturing not just primary thyroid output but the conversion and utilisation of thyroid hormones at the cellular level — an important distinction for patients whose TSH appears normal yet who still experience fatigue, weight gain, or cognitive difficulty. The adrenal stress and cortisol panel assesses both salivary and serum cortisol alongside DHEA-S, mapping the diurnal rhythm of adrenal output and flagging patterns associated with burnout or chronic stress response. The sex hormone and reproductive panel covers estradiol, progesterone, total and free testosterone, SHBG, LH, and FSH — providing the full hormonal context needed before initiating or adjusting any TRT or BHRT programme. Elevated SHBG, for example, can suppress free testosterone even when total testosterone appears adequate, and measuring both allows for precise protocol design. DUTCH (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) testing is available for patients who require detailed mapping of hormone metabolites and pathways. For patients on active therapy, the practice schedules regular follow-up panels at defined intervals — typically six weeks after initiation and quarterly thereafter — to confirm therapeutic levels and monitor safety markers including haematocrit, PSA, and liver enzymes. All Houston blood draws can be scheduled at any local Quest or LabCorp collection site, with optimal timing before 11am for testosterone samples. Results are reviewed by the physician team and used to personalise ongoing treatment plans.