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Pre-TRT Blood Work

Meaning

Pre-TRT Blood Work refers to the comprehensive panel of laboratory tests required to be conducted on a patient prior to initiating Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT). This foundational assessment is essential for establishing a baseline hormonal and metabolic profile, confirming the diagnosis of hypogonadism, and, crucially, screening for potential contraindications or pre-existing conditions that could be exacerbated by testosterone administration. The panel typically includes total and free testosterone, luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), prolactin, hematocrit, prostate-specific antigen (PSA), and a comprehensive metabolic panel. This initial data collection ensures patient safety and provides the necessary metrics for subsequent protocol monitoring.