Overview
Laboratory testing helps your clinician evaluate your health, determine whether treatment is appropriate, and monitor your safety throughout your protocol.
Your clinician only orders labs that are medically necessary for your treatment plan.
Why Labs Are Required
Labs help your clinician:
Establish baseline health markers
Confirm treatment eligibility
Monitor safety while on medication
Evaluate how your body responds to treatment
Adjust dosing when necessary
When Labs May Be Requested
Depending on your protocol, labs may be required at several points during treatment, including:
Before starting treatment (baseline labs)
After beginning treatment
Before prescription renewals
After dose adjustments
If symptoms change
Periodically for ongoing safety monitoring
Your clinician will notify you when labs are required.
Types of Tests
Different protocols require different laboratory markers. Depending on your treatment plan, labs may include:
Hormone panels
Safety monitoring markers
Metabolic markers
Other protocol-specific measurements
Your clinician will determine which tests are necessary.
How Results Are Reviewed
Once your labs are processed:
Results are sent to your clinician
Your clinician reviews them alongside your medical history and symptoms
Your clinician determines next steps
Possible outcomes may include:
Starting treatment
Continuing treatment
Adjusting your dose
Ordering additional testing
Lab Review Timelines
Most lab results are reviewed within several business days after they are submitted. Timelines may vary depending on:
Laboratory processing time
Sample quality
Testing volume
Whether additional testing is required
Your clinician will contact you once the review is complete.