Performance Panel
The Essentials Panel tells us if you’re a candidate. The Performance Panel tells us why you feel the way you do. We measure how much testosterone your body can use, what’s binding it up, whether growth hormone activity is declining, and if vitamin deficiencies are sabotaging your energy and mood. The difference between qualifying for treatment and optimizing it.
Free Testosterone + SHBG. Total T alone doesn’t tell the full story. You can have “normal” levels while your body starves for what it can use.
IGF-1 for growth hormone activity. Recovery, body composition, cellular repair. Shows whether your growth hormone axis is working or declining silently.
Vitamin D + B12. Two deficiencies that sabotage testosterone production, energy, and mood. Common, overlooked, easy to fix.
Complete Metabolic Panel. Liver, kidneys, electrolytes, blood glucose. The baseline your provider needs to build a safe, effective protocol.
What’s in the panel
Every biomarker tested. Every marker explained. Nothing ordered without a reason.
Lab Panels
Essentials
Performance
Complete Health
Longevity Pro
Included in All Panels
Total Testosterone
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Estradiol
PSA (Prostate Screening)
Hormone & Vitality
Complete Metabolic Panel
Free Testosterone
SHBG (Binding Globulin)
IGF-1
Vitamin D
Vitamin B12
Metabolic Health
Full Thyroid Panel (T3, T4, TSH)
Hemoglobin A1C
Lipid Panel
Longevity Markers
CRP (Inflammation)
ESR (Inflammation)
Homocysteine
FSH
LH
Iron
Folate
Ferritin
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Simple. Fast. No runaround.
How lab testing works here
Simple steps. No insurance headaches. Same-day appointments available.‡
1 Free Consult
Book a free video call with one of our providers. We’ll discuss your health goals and recommend the right lab panel to get the insights you need.
2 Get Bloodwork
We’ll order your labs and schedule your visit at a local draw site or arrange at-home phlebotomy where available. Results ready in 2-3 days.
3 Review Results
We meet again to walk you through what your numbers mean and discuss next steps. If treatment makes sense, we’ll build a personalized protocol together.
‡Subject to provider availability
Real patients. Real Results.
Why men choose TestDepot
Hear from men who’ve been where you are.
“I’ve been a patient for about 6 months at the time of this review: the doctor and staff do an excellent job of onboarding and communicating the testing and treatment process. They’re always available to chat through a simple text message, and promptly responded to all my questions. I receive lab orders and supplies as described and on time. Most importantly, they’re evidence-driven, and they don’t play guessing games with your health; if anything is amiss, they’ll order labs. As for my results, I’ve never felt better.”
– John
“Hands down the best customer service Iv seen. They are thorough with the entire process from sending supplies on time to testing your T levels every six months. We have made two modifications to my dosages and figured out right where I need to be.”
– Jeff
FAQs
Common questions. Straight answers.
Where do I get my blood drawn?
At your local LabCorp. We send you a scheduling link to book at whichever location is most convenient. Pick your time, show up, get drawn. Results come back to us automatically.
How long does it take to get results?
Typically 2-3 business days for the complete Performance Panel. Most markers return within 1-2 days, but specialized tests like IGF-1 and Free Testosterone may take an extra day. We notify you as soon as all results are in and schedule your consultation to review everything.
Do I need to fast before my blood draw?
Not for the Performance Panel. The Complete Health Panel and Longevity Pro Panel require an 8-hour fast before the blood draw.
Why test Free Testosterone and SHBG if I’m already testing Total Testosterone?
Free testosterone tells us how much is available for your tissues to use. SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin) binds testosterone and makes it unavailable. You can have “normal” Total Testosterone but high SHBG that leaves your Free Testosterone low, meaning you’re functionally hypogonadal despite “normal” labs. This is why men have obvious low testosterone symptoms despite being told their levels are “fine.”
What if my thyroid is the problem, not testosterone?
Thyroid dysfunction mimics low testosterone symptom for symptom: fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, low motivation. Many men have both issues. The Performance Panel doesn’t include thyroid testing. If you suspect thyroid involvement, the Complete Health Panel or Longevity Pro Panel includes full thyroid function (TSH, Free T3, Free T4). Your provider can help you decide which panel fits your situation.
Should I start with Essentials and upgrade later, or go straight to Performance?
Depends on your situation and budget.
Start with Essentials if: You want to know if you’re a candidate for hormone therapy, budget is a primary concern, or you’re not focused on comprehensive optimization yet.
Go straight to Performance if: You’re committed to optimization from day one, you want to identify hormonal, nutritional, and growth factors affecting your symptoms, or you’d rather have complete data upfront instead of piecemeal testing later.
Most optimization-focused patients choose Performance. Most “just want to know if I qualify” patients start with Essentials.
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If you want to understand what’s driving your symptoms, not just confirm they exist, this is where to start.
