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Male Panel
Item Catalog Number: LC322582
This test includes the following:
Chemistry Panel (metabolic panel with lipids) - The cornerstone of any complete physical, the chemistry panel
provides an array of markers to help assess cardiovascular risk, metabolic function, electrolyte status, minerals
important for bone health, plus liver and kidney function.
Complete Blood Count (CBC) - The CBC test evaluates three types of cells that circulate in the blood (red blood
cells, white blood cells, and platelets). These markers can help to provide information regarding the immune system,
possibility of an infection, blood disorder, nutritional deficiencies, your body’s ability to clot, and more.
Free & Total Testosterone - Known as the feel-good hormone, testosterone helps maintain a man’s bone density,
fat distribution, muscle strength, sex drive, mood, energy, sperm production, and more.
Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S) - Produced primarily by the adrenal glands, DHEA is the most
abundant steroid hormone in the human body. DHEA plays a fundamental role in hormone balance, as well as
supporting one’s immune function, energy, mood, and maintenance of muscle and bone mass. Since orally
administered DHEA is mostly converted to DHEA-S, coupled with the fact that DHEA-S levels are more stable in
the blood than DHEA, measurement of DHEA-S is preferable to DHEA.
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) - PSA is produced exclusively by cells of the prostate gland. Used in conjunction
with a digital rectal examination, PSA is a useful screening test for benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate
cancer development.
Estradiol (E2) - The primary female sex hormone, estradiol is a form of estrogen that is also present in males. In
men, high levels of estradiol are associated with excessive abdominal fat, enlargement of the prostate, and increased
cardiovascular risk. Conversely, levels that are too low are associated with osteoporosis.
Homocysteine - Identified by Life Extension as 1 of 17 independent risk factors for cardiovascular disease, high
homocysteine levels can directly damage the delicate endothelial cells that line the inside of arteries, resulting in
vascular inflammation, arterial plaque rupture, and blood clot formation.
C-reactive protein (High sensitivity) - CRP measures general levels of inflammation in your body, but cannot
show where the inflammation is located or what is causing it. Uncontrolled, systemic inflammation places you at risk
for many degenerative diseases like heart disease and stroke.
TSH (Thyroid stimulating hormone) - TSH is produced by the pituitary gland, and stimulates your thyroid to
produce thyroid hormones T3 and T4. TSH can be used to screen for thyroid disease and other thyroid imbalances.
Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy - Known as the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D is important to every cell and tissue
throughout the body. From proper immune function and bone density to heart health and mood disorders, vitamin D
is critical for optimal health.
Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) - HbA1C shows the average level of blood sugar (glucose) over the previous 3 months.
HbA1C is a useful indicator of how well blood glucose is being controlled, and is also used to monitor the effects of
diet, exercise, and drug therapy in diabetic patients.
Sample Report
One of Life Extension's® most popular panels, the Life Extension Male Panel is a comprehensive blood test that addresses
cardiovascular health, hormone status, and general health.
This test may be done fasting or 2-6 hours after eating. Both ways provide valuable information, though 2-6 hours after a
meal provides a more realistic assessment of the state of your blood in everyday life. Stay hydrated and take your
medications as prescribed.
Special Note:
If you are supplementing with any hormones, it is important to take them approximately 2 hours prior to having your
blood drawn. Ejaculation within 48 hours preceding the blood draw may elevate the PSA in some men.
The laboratory services are for informational purposes only. It is not the intention of National Diagnostics, Inc and Life
Extension to provide specific medical advice but rather to provide users with information to better understand their health.
Specific medical advice including diagnosis and treatment will not be provided. Always seek the advice of a trained health
professional for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Both the physician and the testing laboratory are independent contractors with whom National Diagnostics, Inc makes
arrangements for your blood tests. Neither National Diagnostics, Inc or Life Extension will be liable for any acts or omissions
of the physician, the testing laboratory, or their agents or employees.
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