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The Pituitary Panel is a group of blood tests that check key hormones made by the pituitary gland. It is also called a pituitary hormone panel or pituitary function tests. Most visits take 10 to 20 minutes. You can book at participating labs on LabFinder and pick a time that works for you.
This panel, sometimes called a pituitary hormone panel or pituitary blood panel, measures hormones that guide thyroid, growth, stress, and reproductive health. It may include FSH and LH, estradiol, morning cortisol, ACTH, TSH, free T4, macroprolactin, and IGF-1. It helps your doctor see how the pituitary and related glands are working. There is no radiation.
Common reasons: ongoing fatigue or low energy, irregular periods or fertility questions, low sex drive or low testosterone, signs of thyroid imbalance, growth or height concerns, headaches with hormone symptoms, or follow up after pituitary treatment. Ask your doctor if this test is right for you.
Check in with your ID and lab order. A staff member cleans your arm and draws a few small tubes of blood. The draw itself takes a few minutes. Plan for 10 to 20 minutes total, including check in. Results timing: many results are ready in a few business days. Your doctor will review them with you.
Yes, this is a quick, routine blood draw and is considered very safe. You might feel a quick pinch, notice a small bruise, or feel a little lightheaded for a moment afterward, but those effects usually fade quickly. Be sure to tell the staff if you take blood thinners, have a bleeding disorder, a rash or infection where blood will be drawn, or if you have fainted during blood draws before. They will take extra care to keep you comfortable. Morning timing matters for tests like cortisol and ACTH, so follow any time window given by your doctor or the lab.
Drink water before your visit. Follow any timing notes for morning hormones, and ask if fasting is needed for your specific order. Do not stop medicines unless your doctor says to. Tell the lab about steroids, thyroid pills, or high dose biotin, since these can affect some results. Bring any past hormone results to help with comparison.
This test may help check causes of irregular periods or infertility, low testosterone, thyroid problems linked to the pituitary, adrenal issues like low cortisol, growth concerns, and prolactin related symptoms such as unexpected milk production. Results must be read in context. Your doctor will use your results, history, and symptoms before recommending next steps.
Thyroid panel: looks only at thyroid hormones like TSH and free T4, not growth or reproductive hormones. Adrenal panel: focuses on cortisol and ACTH to assess stress hormone balance. Reproductive hormone panel: centers on FSH, LH, estradiol or testosterone to evaluate fertility and cycle or androgen balance.
Compare locations, see open time slots, and book online at participating labs. You can search for a spot nearby, in your area, or by city or ZIP to fit your schedule. Coverage varies by plan and provider. If you have questions about timing or prep, the lab and your doctor can guide you.
Book on LabFinder: find a lab today on our lab finder and request a test doctor guided.
The information on this page and throughout the LabFinder website and mobile app is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to serve as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. For personalized medical advice or specific health concerns, please consult your healthcare provider directly.
Booking a Pituitary Panel is easy using LabFinder. Just choose your location and enter your insurance information to find the closest Pituitary Panel near you.
To make a same-day appointment for a Pituitary Panel, just choose your location and your insurance information to find the closest Pituitary Panel location near you. If there's availability for a same-day appointment at a nearby lab location, then you will be able to book it easily through LabFinder.
LabFinder allows you to easily schedule a Pituitary Panel. You can search by location and insurance to easily book a Pituitary Panel near you.
LabFinder allows you to easily make an appointment for a Pituitary Panel online. To make an appointment for a Pituitary Panel online, just choose your location and your insurance information to find the closest Pituitary Panel near you.
Yes, you can get a Pituitary Panel without insurance. LabFinder allows you to search and select "Self-Pay" when booking a Pituitary Panel. While pricing for the test may not be immediately available, please check by calling the lab company directly for pricing.
