Core Hormone Check
Type
Blood Testing
Biomarkers
7
Duration
10 min
Results
48 hours
7-marker hormone panel covering testosterone, estradiol, progesterone, LH, FSH, SHBG, and cortisol for both men and women.
The Core Hormone Check provides a focused look at the seven hormones that most directly influence energy, mood, body composition, libido, and stress resilience. Unlike comprehensive panels that bundle hormones with organ function and metabolic markers, this test isolates the hormonal picture for those who already know their basics are covered. Testosterone is measured alongside SHBG (sex hormone-binding globulin), which determines how much testosterone is actually bioavailable to your tissues versus bound and inactive — a distinction that total testosterone alone cannot make. Estradiol (E2) and progesterone provide the reproductive hormone context essential for both sexes: in women for cycle health and menopausal transition, in men for identifying aromatase-driven testosterone-to-estrogen conversion. LH (luteinising hormone) and FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) are pituitary signals that reveal whether hormonal issues originate in the brain (secondary) or the gonads (primary) — a critical distinction for appropriate treatment. Cortisol, the primary stress hormone, completes the picture by assessing adrenal output and chronic stress load. This panel suits anyone experiencing fatigue, mood changes, low libido, or body composition shifts that may have hormonal origins.
Key Details
- Markers
- 7 hormones
- Results
- 24-48 hours
- Referral
- No GP needed
- Home visit
- +$75 AUD
Who Is This For?
Hormonal investigation, fatigue, low libido, mood changes, body composition concerns, men's and women's hormone health
What's Included
Preparation Required
Fast not strictly required but recommended. Morning blood draw before 10am essential for accurate testosterone and cortisol results. Women: day 2-5 of menstrual cycle optimal for reproductive hormones.
Biomarkers Tested
8The most potent and prevalent form of estrogen. In women, estradiol regulates the menstrual cycle, fertility, and bone density. In men, it's produced from testosterone and plays roles in bone health and libido. Levels vary significantly with age and menstrual cycle.
A protein that binds and transports sex hormones (testosterone, estrogen) in the blood. High SHBG reduces the amount of free, active hormones available. SHBG increases with age, thyroid hormones, and estrogen; decreases with obesity and insulin resistance.
The primary stress hormone, produced by the adrenal glands. Cortisol regulates metabolism, immune response, blood pressure, and the sleep-wake cycle. Chronically elevated cortisol from stress contributes to weight gain, immune suppression, and metabolic dysfunction.
The sulfated, stable form of DHEA with a long half-life, making it the preferred test for adrenal androgen production. DHEA-S is the most abundant circulating steroid hormone and a key longevity biomarker.
The primary male sex hormone, also important in women at lower levels. Testosterone regulates muscle mass, bone density, fat distribution, libido, and mood. Levels decline naturally with age in both sexes.
The unbound, biologically active fraction of testosterone (typically 1–3% of total). Free testosterone is the form that can enter cells and exert effects. More clinically relevant than total testosterone for assessing hormonal status.
Regulates reproductive function in both sexes. In women, FSH stimulates egg development; elevated levels indicate declining ovarian reserve or menopause. In men, FSH stimulates sperm production.
Works with FSH to regulate reproductive function. In women, an LH surge triggers ovulation. In men, LH stimulates testosterone production. Abnormal levels can indicate pituitary or gonadal disorders.
- Category
- Diagnostic
- Sample Type
- Blood (venous draw)
- Duration
- 10 min
- Results
- 48 hours