Male Check
Why should my hormone levels be tested?
Testosterone aids in the development of bone, lean
muscle and body mass, and cardiovascular function.
DHEA is the most abundant hormone in your system and serves as the source for
testosterone production. DHEA boosts the immune system, decreases blood pressure,
helps to regulate sleep and assists in your body's stress response. Both hormones
are essential to your optimal well-being.
An imbalance of these hormones has been shown to be the underlying cause for
symptoms associated with:
Fatigue
Sleep Disorders
Depression/Irritability
Sexual Dysfunction
Loss of Libido
Cardiovascular Trouble
Muscle and Bone development
Weight Gain/Loss
High Blood Pressure
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms or conditions, a simple
diagnostic test, MaleCheck, can help you identify the cause.
How does the test work?
Saliva testing is a simple, stress free and a noninvasive
means that allows you to assess hormone levels relative to your age and gender.
Included with your test kit are an instruction sheet, three collection tubes,
three labels, a biohazard bag with absorbent pad, a prepaid mailing envelope,
a return box (with biohazard label) and a health screen request form.
Follow the enclosed instructions and mail your sample to Great Smokies
Diagnostic Laboratories. Your results will be mailed directly to your home
within seven business days.
Special Note
If you are taking Pregnenolone, Progesterone, Cortisol, DHEA,
Androstenedione, Androstenediol, Testosterone, Estrone, Estriol, Estradiol or any
other steroid hormone, please note the following special instructions for
collection
Allow at least one month to elapse since you last took hormone supplements before testing with the HormoneChecks. This is necessary for hormones to reach equilibrium with binding proteins in the blood. Specimens collected too soon do not accurately reflect hormone concentrations in the saliva.
Since hormones effect each other, this principle applies to all hormone assay tests.
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