What is SiPhox HRT Monitoring and what does it measure?
SiPhox HRT Monitoring is an at-home SiPhox Health blood test kit in Answers’ blood chemistry catalog. It measures a blood count (hematocrit, hemoglobin, red and white blood cells and red cell indices), sex hormones (total and free testosterone, estradiol and SHBG) and albumin, plus PSA in the men's version or progesterone in the women's, from a capillary whole blood sample you collect at home. The retail price today is $199, plus one $9.50 authorization fee per order and any applicable collection fee.
16 reported biomarkers
SiPhox lists 16 biomarkers in each version of this kit: 15 shared, plus PSA in the men's version or progesterone in the women's. Free testosterone is calculated from the measured values. Blood counts are reported without a white cell differential.
- Hematocrit (HCT)
- Hemoglobin (HGB)
- Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH)
- Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC)
- Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV)
- Mean Platelet Volume (MPV)
- Platelet Count (PLT)
- Red Blood Cell Count (RBC)
- Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW)
- White Blood Cell Count (WBC)
- Total Testosterone
- Albumin
- Sex Hormone-binding Globulin (SHBG)
- Free Testosterone (calculated)
- Estradiol
- Prostate-specific Antigen (PSA), men's version only
- Progesterone, women's version only
SiPhox's published lists for this kit differ on Mean Platelet Volume (MPV) and Platelet Count (PLT): one includes them and one does not. Confirm the exact analytes on your kit's requisition before collection.
Collection and results
Follow the collection instructions supplied with your kit. Collection varies by specimen.
Timing depends on the laboratory and test. Your requisition and collection instructions confirm the expected turnaround after the laboratory receives your sample.
A licensed clinician oversees every laboratory order where available. Follow the preparation instructions on your requisition.
Questions about SiPhox HRT Monitoring
What does SiPhox HRT Monitoring measure?
SiPhox HRT Monitoring measures a blood count (hematocrit, hemoglobin, red and white blood cells and red cell indices), sex hormones (total and free testosterone, estradiol and SHBG) and albumin, plus PSA in the men's version or progesterone in the women's. SiPhox lists 16 biomarkers in each version of this kit: 15 shared, plus PSA in the men's version or progesterone in the women's. Free testosterone is calculated from the measured values. Blood counts are reported without a white cell differential. The full list is on this page. SiPhox's published lists for this kit differ on Mean Platelet Volume (MPV) and Platelet Count (PLT): one includes them and one does not. Confirm the exact analytes on your kit's requisition before collection.
Do I need a doctor’s order?
A licensed clinician oversees every laboratory order and provides the required authorization where available. You do not need to bring an outside order.
Where do I get my sample collected?
Follow the collection instructions supplied with your kit. Collection varies by specimen.
How fast are results?
Timing depends on the laboratory and test. Your requisition and collection instructions confirm the expected turnaround after the laboratory receives your sample.
What does it cost?
Price today: $199. The $9.50 authorization fee applies once per order. A $10 Quest center draw fee applies when The Baseline is included. Getlabs mobile collection is $85 when selected and available. Care confirms the exact total and any collection fees before payment.
Where is ordering available?
Ordering is available in eligible states. Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Rhode Island, New Jersey and New York are currently excluded. Care checks your state and test availability before checkout.
Can I pay by card?
Card checkout is being prepared through Gabriel Care. It is currently unavailable on Answers. Gabriel Care members can continue to the existing review flow in Gabriel.