As an online clinic, how are you able to collect regular blood samples?

We primarily partner with testing companies who sent kits to patient's houses.

Many digital TRT companies have contracts with LabCorp or Quest Diagnostics to run blood tests, but we feel that it defeats the idea of "everything delivered to your door". We use Everlywell & ChooseHealth. You can visit our platform with them here, and order any tests you might be interested per diem: ChooseHealth Testing. As a patient, this is just covered in our costs.

Some times there may be a certain test that we need ran which they cannot do, or a specific circumstance where a patient has already gotten results through their PCP/wants to so insurance will cover it. We're happy to take existing results and get a move on faster or accommodate odd situations.

We use a method known as Dried Blood Spot (DBS) testing or sometimes will use Saliva Samples. DBS utilizes technology where you prick your finger and drip blood onto a specific type of filter paper. That is then sent to the lab where we can test for everything needed to treat hypogonadism, along with other conditions.

Saliva samples tend to limit the available tests, though are viable for all hormones including testosterone and estrogen, progesterone, prolactin, etc.

These tests are sent in the mail, arrive at your home, and then are mailed back for testing. Results typically take 2-3 days after arrival back to the lab.

These tests have been proven to be as accurate as whole blood samples.

We also accept lab results from outside labs. Many of our patients come to us after being diagnosed with hypogonadism but are unable to find a doctor to treat them for it. We will review those labs and initiate treatment from there.

We can also always fax orders to a local lab for a traditional blood draw.