Why Does Defy Medical Require Routine Lab Work?

Frequently Asked Questions About Lab Work

Why do I need lab work?

Services like Hormone Replacement Therapy, Testosterone Replacement Therapy, thyroid disease treatment, and weight loss require specific lab panels at Defy Medical.

These tests are required so that our providers can take a complete look at your health and prescribe you a customized treatment plan.

Regular follow-up testing also allows our providers to measure how you’re responding to therapy based on changing lab results. For example, measuring men’s Testosterone levels helps our providers ensure each patient’s TRT protocol is optimized.

Defy Medical’s providers can also make appropriate adjustments that not only improve how the patient feels, but also minimize side effects and potential risks.

Who is required to have lab work?

We require lab work for patients who are seeking:

• Hormone Replacement Therapy
• Testosterone Replacement Therapy
• Thyroid disease treatment (typically Thyroid Hormone Replacement Therapy)
• Weight loss with GLP-1 agonists like Semaglutide and Tirzepatide
• HCG to maintain Testosterone production
• Anabolic androgenic therapies
• Growth Hormone Restoration
• Other health services as appropriate

How often are labs required?

We require an initial lab panel prior to your consultation, so that you and your provider can discuss your lab results and use them to guide your treatment plan.

We also require follow-up lab testing three months after your initial consultation and lab panel, and then every six months from there.

Some therapies and conditions may require additional lab work besides those mentioned here.

What labs am I required to get?

This depends on factors such as the patient’s gender, the type of therapy, and medications being prescribed.

Our lab work typically checks for hormone levels, thyroid health, kidney health, overall metabolic function, and other factors.

If you’re a new patient and would like to discuss specific requirements, you can submit a contact form, and one of our Patient Liaisons will reach out to you. They’ll discuss your new patient requirements, including lab work, and go over how to become a Defy Medical patient.

If you’re a current patient, you can contact [email protected] to discuss your lab requirements, or check the My Labs section of your Patient Portal.

Where are the labs drawn?

Defy Medical offers access to special patient pricing via LabCorp. For patients who don’t live near a LabCorp, we also offer lab work through Quest Diagnostics and Access Labs.

Local patients can have their lab work performed at the Defy Medical Tampa Clinic.

Will insurance cover my labs?

Defy Medical does not accept insurance or interact with insurance companies directly. Many patients find that their insurance does not cover the comprehensive testing that our high standard of care requires.

Patients can request an insurance form to fill out and submit to their insurance.

How do I schedule my follow-up labs?

You’ll receive a notice from Defy Medical when your follow-up labs are due. You can log into your account in the Patient Portal and find your required labs through the following steps:

• Click on “My Account”
• Locate “My Labs” on the left-hand side
• Review your required labs and add them to your cart