Postmenopausal Blood Work Panel
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Test Code: 005009, 322000, 303756, 003772, 004259, 010389, 001974, 081950, 004309, 004283, 004515
Specimen Types: Blood,Urine
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Description:
Postmenopausal Blood Work Panel (Labcorp)
When does post-menopause begin?
A person is considered to have gone through menopause once they have not had a menstrual period for 12 consecutive months. After this, they are in the postmenopausal period.
How long does postmenopause last?
Postmenopause will last for the rest of a person's life. For most people, many of the symptoms of perimenopause will lessen is severity or frequency. However, some symptoms may persist for months or even years into the postmenopausal period.
What are common postmenopausal health issues?
There are a variety of health concerns that become more common after menopause. These can include:
- Loss of bone density leading to osteoporosis
- Heart disease
- Diabetes
- More frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Mood changes including depression
- Thyroid disorders
- Anemia
- Vitamin deficiencies
- Difficulty sleeping
- Weight gain
What tests should I take after menopause?
In addition to hormone testing that can help to confirm postmenopause, there are several general health tests that can help to monitor or diagnose common postmenopausal health concerns.
The Postmenopause Testing package includes:
- Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP)
- Estradiol (E2)
- Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
- Lipid Panel (Cholesterol)
- Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
- Urinalysis
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
- T3 Free
- T4 Free
- Vitamin D
The turnaround for test results is typically 2-3 business days.
We also offer a menopause blood testing panel to check hormone levels that commonly fluctuate before and during menopause.
Where can I get a postmenopause test near me?
Check our lab finder to locate a collection site in your area.
Note: Result turn around times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.
Requirements:
Fasting is required for 9-12 hours prior to specimen collection.
Urine sample: A clean-catch midstream collection is recommended to minimize contamination and improve accuracy. See lab personnel for additional collection instructions.
It is recommended that someone taking Biotin (also known as vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H, or coenzyme R) stop consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection of a sample.
This package includes:
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CBC with Differential Complete Blood Count with Diff and Platelet, Hemogram
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Comprehensive Metabolic Panel CMP, Chem Panel 14
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Lipid Panel Cholesterol Test, Lipid Test, FLP
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TSH Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone, Third-generation TSH
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T4 Free, Direct Free T4, T4 Free, Free Thyroxine, Thyroxine (T4), Free, Direct
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Urinalysis (Complete) UA Complete, Macroscopic & Microscopic Urinalysis
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Estradiol E2
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Follicle-Stimulating Hormone FSH
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Luteinizing Hormone (LH) LH
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Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy 25-Hydroxycalciferol,
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T3 Free Free T3, Triiodothyronine (T3), Free
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