5 Best At-Home Kits For Hormone Testing
The top five companies for hormone testing
At-home testing has grown in popularity over the last couple of years with advertisements everywhere from TikTok to the local pharmacy. So, with so many out there, how do you know which ones aren’t a total waste of your money?
Great news! We went ahead and did the research for you. In this blog, you’ll learn why you might want to take a hormone test and the five best companies to use when shopping around.
What we look for
Test variety: We look at the types and the amount of hormones tested for each kit. Testing for more hormones can give a better picture of overall health.
Fast results: Are results returned back in a timely manner?
Medical support: Access to board-certified providers and clinicians is important when dealing with lab results. Patients often have questions about what certain results may mean and next steps to take.
Value-for-money: Most insurance companies won’t cover these kits. So affordability is important when looking at overall access and potential financial barriers.
Why test your hormones?
There are a couple of reasons why someone would want to test their hormones. First, let’s talk about what hormones do. Hormones are the body's chemical messengers sending signals to the bloodstream and tissues. If certain hormone levels are too high or too low it could affect growth, metabolism, reproduction and even your mood, among other things.
So, why test hormones? Knowing where your hormone levels are at could help explain why you’ve been feeling so…bleh. On the other hand, maybe your goal is preventative care. In either case, these results should be shared with your primary care provider during your next physical.
Alright, we’ve kept you waiting long enough. Here are the five best at-home hormone test kits on the market.
1. EverlyWell Women’s Health Test - $199
EverlyWell offers a comprehensive panel for women’s health measuring 11 key biomarkers. The tests include both blood and saliva samples as well as access to educational resources on collection and understanding results. All tests are sent to CLIA-certified labs and reviewed by certified clinicians within days of collection. Patients can view their results online and even consult with a clinician on next steps.
Pros:
CLIA-certified labs
Reviewed and approved by an independent board-certified physician within your state.
Results are easy to read
HIPAA compliant technology
Customized results dashboard
Access to medical professionals
Measures 11 key biomarkers
Cons:
Doesn’t give specific timeframe for results
Tests aren’t available in some states
2. LetsGetChecked - $69 - $199
LetsGetChecked offers multiple hormone tests for men and women using saliva and blood collection samples. The test results are reviewed by a certified physician and returned within days of collection. Samples have to be collected and returned to the lab on the same day.
Pros:
CLIA-certified labs
Reviewed and approved by an independent board-certified physician within your state
Results within 2 to 5 days
HIPAA compliant technology
Customized results dashboard and App
Access to medical professionals
Cons:
Samples have to be collected and shipped out the same day.
3. EverlyWell Men’s Health Test - $150
This comprehensive panel measures four key hormones related to men’s health that mayaffect mood, weight balance, sex drive, muscle mass and energy levels. It offers a painless sample collection with only saliva needed. EverlyWell offers provider consultations across all their at-home tests and access to their individualized dashboard and app.
Pros:
CLIA-certified labs
Reviewed and approved by an independent board-certified physician within your state
Results are easy to read
HIPAA compliant technology
Customized results dashboard
Access to medical professionals
Painless sample collection
Cons:
Doesn’t give specific timeframe for results
Not as much variety in hormones tested and types of tests offered
4. myLABbox $99-$259
myLABbox offers hormone tests for men and women from fertility to general health. They also provide consultations with board-certified providers and individualized results dashboards. Results are returned within 1 to 5 days based on type of test. Tests can be a bit more pricey than the others.
Pros:
CLIA-certified labs
Reviewed and approved by an independent board-certified physician within your state
HIPAA compliant technology
Access to medical professionals
Tests are FDA registered
Customized results dashboard and App
Cons:
Tests are more expensive than other brands
5. Modern Fertility - Fertility Test - $199
Modern Fertility’s comprehensive fertility test checks for seven key fertility hormones and is customized to your birth control. Additionally the company provides you with your own personalized dashboard to view your results. They also give you access to fertility nurses to answer any questions you might have.
Pros:
Utilizes CLIA-certified labs
Reviewed and approved by an independent board-certified physician within your state
HIPAA compliant technology
Customized results dashboard and App
Access to fertility nurses
Cons:
Only provides fertility hormone testing
No male hormone testing
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