Direct-to-Consumer Lab Testing in Denver & Alamosa, CO
Get the bloodwork your regular doctor won't order — without a referral, without insurance hassles, and with a provider who actually explains your results. Defiance Health offers comprehensive lab panels for hormones, thyroid, metabolic health, nutrients, and more.
How It Works
Comprehensive Lab Panels
We run the labs that matter — not just the basics. Every panel is selected based on your symptoms, health goals, and treatment plan. Here are the core panels we offer.
Comprehensive Hormone Panel
The foundation of everything we do. This panel reveals your full hormonal picture so your provider can identify imbalances driving your symptoms.
- Total & free testosterone
- Estradiol (E2)
- Progesterone
- DHEA-S
- SHBG
- LH & FSH
- Cortisol
- Prolactin
Full Thyroid Panel
Goes far beyond the standard TSH test. Many thyroid issues are missed by basic screening — this panel catches subclinical dysfunction that causes fatigue, weight gain, and brain fog.
- TSH
- Free T3
- Free T4
- Reverse T3
- Thyroid peroxidase antibodies
- Thyroglobulin antibodies
Metabolic & Cardiovascular Panel
Evaluates your metabolic health, cardiovascular risk, and blood sugar regulation. Essential for weight loss patients and anyone concerned about heart health or diabetes risk.
- Fasting glucose & insulin
- HbA1c
- Lipid panel (total, LDL, HDL, triglycerides)
- hsCRP (inflammation)
- Homocysteine
- Liver & kidney function
Vitamin & Nutrient Panel
Identifies deficiencies that cause fatigue, mood changes, hair loss, immune issues, and poor recovery. Targeted testing so we know exactly what to supplement — and what not to.
- Vitamin D (25-OH)
- Vitamin B12
- Folate
- Iron & ferritin
- Magnesium (RBC)
- Zinc
Men's TRT Monitoring Panel
Required for men on testosterone replacement therapy. Monitors testosterone levels, estrogen conversion, blood counts, and prostate health to keep your protocol safe and optimized.
- Total & free testosterone
- Estradiol (sensitive)
- Hematocrit & CBC
- PSA
- Lipid panel
- Liver function
Women's Hormone & Wellness Panel
Comprehensive panel for women experiencing menopause, perimenopause, PCOS, or hormonal symptoms. Evaluates estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid, and metabolic health together.
- Estradiol, progesterone, testosterone
- Full thyroid panel
- DHEA-S & cortisol
- Fasting insulin & glucose
- Vitamin D, B12, iron
- CBC & metabolic panel
Lab Testing in 4 Simple Steps
Getting your labs done at Defiance Health is straightforward — whether you visit in person or use our telehealth platform.
Schedule
Book a consultation online or call us. Tell us your symptoms and goals so your provider can select the right panel. For established patients, lab orders can be placed without a new visit.
Blood Draw
Complete your blood draw at our Alamosa or Centennial clinic. Telehealth patients can go to any Quest Diagnostics or Labcorp — we send the order directly.
Results Review
Results come back in 2-5 business days. Your provider reviews every marker — not just the flagged ones — and prepares a clear explanation of what your labs mean for your health.
Action Plan
During your follow-up (in-person or video), your provider walks through your results, answers questions, and recommends next steps — whether that's treatment, monitoring, or lifestyle changes.
Lab Testing That Goes Beyond "Normal"
Most doctors order a basic metabolic panel and a CBC. If everything falls within the reference range, they tell you you're "fine" — even if you don't feel fine. Reference ranges are designed to detect disease, not optimize health. A 35-year-old man with a testosterone level of 300 is "normal" by lab standards, but it's far from optimal.
At Defiance Health, we run comprehensive panels and evaluate your results through an optimization lens. We look at the full picture — how your markers relate to each other, where you fall within the range, and what your numbers mean for someone of your age, sex, and health goals. Then we explain it in plain language.
- No referral required. Order labs directly — you don't need a primary care visit first.
- Optimization, not just detection. We look at where you should be, not just whether you're "in range."
- Provider-reviewed results. Every result is reviewed by a licensed provider who explains what it means.
- Transparent pricing. No surprise bills. See our pricing page for current lab rates.
Services Guided by Your Lab Results
Lab work isn't just a box to check — it's the foundation of every treatment plan at Defiance Health. Here's how your results connect to our services.
Hormone Therapy
Your hormone panel determines whether TRT or BHRT is appropriate, what dosage to start with, and how to monitor safely over time.
BHRT → · TRT →Medical Weight Loss
Metabolic markers, insulin levels, and thyroid function inform which weight loss medication and approach will work best for your body.
Weight loss →Fatigue & Energy
Comprehensive labs reveal whether fatigue is hormonal, thyroid, nutritional, or metabolic — so treatment targets the actual cause.
Fatigue treatment →Peptide Therapy
Lab results help determine which peptide protocols are appropriate and safe, and allow us to monitor your response over time.
Peptides →IV Therapy
Nutrient panels show exactly which vitamins and minerals you're deficient in — so IV formulations target your specific gaps.
IV therapy →Nutrition Coaching
Your labs and body composition data inform macro targets, meal plan selection, and supplementation — no guessing.
Meal plans →Lab Testing FAQ
Get the Lab Work That Actually Matters
Stop guessing about your health. Order comprehensive labs at Defiance Health and get answers — with a provider who explains every result.