Nurse Practitioner
Megan Lafuente
West Hollywood
What Megan does
- Neurotoxins
- Dermal filler
- Hormone therapy
- Peptide protocols
- Medical weight management
- Lab work review
Wellness
Anyone can draw blood. What matters is whether someone reads it against how you actually feel, and can do something about it.
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Full hormone, thyroid and metabolic testing
New clients save 15% on your first treatment.
Panels are built around what you are actually experiencing, so what gets ordered varies and the cost varies with it. Call your nearest center and they will tell you what a panel for your situation includes and what it costs. The consultation itself is complimentary.
Financing available
Pay over time with the same providers we use in center. Checking your options does not affect your credit score.
Blood panel testing · Hormone panels
In short
A comprehensive blood panel at BHRC measures hormones, thyroid function, metabolic markers, vitamin levels and inflammatory markers, and is then reviewed by a physician against your symptoms rather than just against a reference range. Panels are built around what you are experiencing, so pricing is quoted after the consultation. It is the starting point for hormone therapy, thyroid treatment, weight loss and hair restoration.
A lab reference range is a population statistic. It describes where most people's results fall, which is a different question from where yours should be. A thyroid result at the very bottom of the range comes back marked normal, and the person holding it can be exhausted, cold, gaining weight and losing hair. Testosterone at the low end of a range built largely from older men comes back normal too. None of that means reference ranges are useless, and we are not going to tell you they are. It means a number inside the range still has to be read against how you actually feel, by someone who can then do something about it. That reading is what this is for.
Units and cost
Pricing is quoted after the consultation.
| Area | Typical units | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Complete blood count | General health, anemia | Call for pricing |
| Metabolic panel | Kidney, liver, electrolytes | Call for pricing |
| Lipid panel | Cholesterol and cardiovascular risk | Call for pricing |
| Thyroid function | TSH, T3, T4 | Call for pricing |
| Testosterone | Total and free | Call for pricing |
| Estrogen and progesterone | Cycle and menopausal status | Call for pricing |
| DHEA and cortisol | Adrenal function and stress | Call for pricing |
| Vitamin D and B12 | Deficiencies behind fatigue | Call for pricing |
| Iron studies and ferritin | A common cause of hair loss | Call for pricing |
| HbA1c and insulin | Blood sugar and insulin resistance | Call for pricing |
| Inflammatory markers | Systemic inflammation | Call for pricing |
| Food sensitivity, genetic, cardiac | Add-ons | Call for pricing |
Not everyone needs everything. Ordering markers that will not change what we do is expensive and it clutters the picture, so the panel is built around your symptoms rather than sold as a fixed list.
Treatment areas
Hormone panels
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Testosterone, estrogen, progesterone and DHEA.
Thyroid function
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TSH, T3 and T4, read against symptoms.
Metabolic markers
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HbA1c, insulin, lipids and liver function.
Adrenal and cortisol
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DHEA and cortisol, for stress and fatigue.
Vitamins and iron
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Vitamin D, B12, ferritin and iron studies.
Physician review
included
The part that actually matters.
How it works
Symptoms first, then the panel, then a plan.
It starts with what brought you in. Fatigue, weight that will not move, poor sleep, low libido, thinning hair, brain fog or mood changes each point at different systems, and that conversation decides which panel makes sense.
The draw takes ten to fifteen minutes. Some markers need fasting and some are timed to your cycle, and you will be told exactly what to do beforehand, because a mistimed sample is a wasted one.
Results come back within a few days and a physician reviews them against your symptoms, not just against the reference range. Patterns across markers usually say more than any single number.
Then a plan. Hormone therapy, thyroid treatment, a weight loss programme, nutrient support, or in plenty of cases nothing at all beyond retesting in a few months. All of it available in the same building.
Which product
Including when a standard lab is genuinely the better option.
Starts working: Cheaper. Lasts: Result and a range. Labcorp and Quest are excellent at drawing blood accurately and they are cheaper than us. What you get back is a number and a reference range. If you already know what you are looking for and have a physician to interpret it, that is a perfectly sensible route and we will say so.
Starts working: Cheapest. Lasts: An app and a chart. Convenient, and the sample handling on finger-prick collection is more variable than a venous draw. The bigger gap is that nobody is reading it against your symptoms and nobody can treat what it finds.
Starts working: Physician-led. Lasts: Interpretation and a plan. The panel is chosen around your symptoms, a physician reads the pattern rather than the individual numbers, and treatment is available in the same building. That interpretation is what you are actually paying for.
Starts working: Essential. Lasts: Direction, not a snapshot. One panel is a single moment. What a marker is doing over time usually matters more than where it sat on one morning, which is why treatment plans here are built around repeat testing.
Good to know
Sorted by the complaint that brings people in.
Thyroid, iron, vitamin D, B12 and testosterone are the usual suspects, and all five are measurable.
Thyroid function, HbA1c and insulin. Insulin resistance makes fat loss disproportionately hard and it is invisible without testing.
Ferritin, thyroid and androgens. Frequently the whole answer, and treatable.
Testosterone, estrogen, progesterone and DHEA, read against your symptoms and your stage of life.
Cholesterol, kidney and liver function and inflammatory markers. Sometimes the useful finding is not the one you came in about.
Repeat testing on therapy. Direction over time beats any single snapshot.
A genuinely useful result. Plenty of panels come back clean and the answer is sleep, stress or training load, and we will tell you that rather than find something to sell.
Aftercare
Preparation matters more than people expect.
Glucose, insulin and lipids need it. You will be told which of your markers do.
Testosterone and cortisol both follow a daily rhythm and are usually drawn in the morning. An afternoon draw can read low for no real reason.
Estrogen and progesterone are meaningless without knowing where in the cycle they were taken.
Biotin in particular interferes with several assays, including thyroid. Tell us what you take.
Being dehydrated concentrates the sample and shifts several results.
Where the value is. A list of numbers without interpretation is not worth much.
Usually eight to twelve weeks after starting treatment.
Is it for you
Testing is most useful when you have symptoms to explain, or when you are already on a treatment and want to know whether it is working.
Your provider will build the panel around your symptoms rather than ordering a fixed list. Markers that will not change what we do are just expense.
Your timeline
Four steps, and the last one is the point.
Frequently asked
Our comprehensive blood panel tests 50+ biomarkers including a complete blood count (CBC), comprehensive metabolic panel, full lipid panel, thyroid function, hormone levels (testosterone, estrogen, DHEA, cortisol), vitamin D, B12, iron studies, inflammatory markers (CRP, ESR), HbA1c, insulin, and more. We customize panels based on your specific health concerns and goals.
Most blood panel results are available within 3-5 business days after your blood draw. Once your results are ready, we’ll schedule a consultation with your provider to review everything in detail. Some specialized tests may take slightly longer, and your provider will let you know the expected timeline during your visit.
For most comprehensive panels, we recommend fasting for 8-12 hours before your blood draw for the most accurate results, particularly for glucose, insulin, and lipid markers. Water is encouraged during the fasting period to stay hydrated. Your provider will give you specific preparation instructions when you book your appointment.
Standard doctor’s visits typically test only 10-15 basic markers and focus on detecting disease. At BHRC, we test 50+ biomarkers and focus on optimization—not just “normal” ranges, but optimal ranges for peak health. Our providers spend significantly more time reviewing your results, explaining what each marker means for your wellness, and creating actionable treatment plans.
We generally recommend comprehensive blood panels every 3-6 months, especially if you’re on a treatment plan like HRT or addressing specific health concerns. For general wellness monitoring, annual or semi-annual panels are typically sufficient. Your provider will recommend the ideal frequency based on your individual health goals and any treatments you’re undergoing.
BHRC blood panels are offered at transparent, competitive pricing regardless of insurance status. While some insurance plans may reimburse for certain diagnostic tests, our panels are designed to go beyond what insurance typically covers. We offer financing through CareCredit and Cherry to make comprehensive testing accessible. Our team can provide documentation for potential insurance reimbursement.
If any markers fall outside optimal ranges, your provider will discuss the findings with you in detail during your results consultation. Depending on the findings, they may recommend lifestyle modifications, nutritional supplementation, hormone therapy, or other treatments available at BHRC. For any markers suggesting a condition outside our scope, we’ll refer you to the appropriate specialist for further evaluation.
Absolutely. Blood panels are essential for safe, effective hormone replacement therapy. Before starting HRT, baseline panels establish your current hormone levels. Follow-up panels every 3-6 months allow your provider to fine-tune your dosage for optimal results while monitoring safety markers like liver function, hematocrit, and PSA. This data-driven approach ensures you get the maximum benefit with the highest level of safety. Blood panel results are for informational and wellness optimization purposes. Results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. The content on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult with our medical professionals to determine which blood panel is right for your health goals. Patient testimonials reflect individual experiences and results may vary.
Enhance your results
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Ferritin, thyroid and androgens. Frequently the whole answer to thinning hair.
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The molecule is the same everywhere. Who holds the syringe is not.
Nurse Practitioner
West Hollywood
What Megan does
Interpretation against your symptoms is the entire product. A number and a reference range you can get anywhere, more cheaply.
Reference ranges are population statistics. A result at the very bottom of one is still technically normal and can still be the reason you feel terrible.
Rather than a fixed list sold to everyone. Markers that will not change the plan are just expense.
Hormone therapy, thyroid treatment, weight loss and hair restoration. Finding something and then having nowhere to send you is not much use.
If you know what you are looking for and have someone to interpret it, Labcorp will draw the same blood for less. We would rather say that than pretend otherwise.
The same panels and the same physician-led review in every location.
Find a center
Available at all 22 centers. Pick your closest for directions, hours and local pricing.
West Hollywood, CA
8550 Santa Monica Blvd, Ste 101
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Westlake Village, CA
968 South Westlake Blvd, Ste 10
Westlake Village, CA 91361
Las Vegas, NV
1825 Festival Plaza Dr, Ste 180
Las Vegas, NV 89135
Henderson, NV
120 S Green Valley Pkwy, Ste 174
Henderson, NV 89012
Bee Cave, TX
3944 Ranch Rd 620 S, Bldg 1, Ste 100
Bee Cave, TX 78738
San Antonio, TX
23110 W Interstate 10 Frontage Rd, Ste 203
San Antonio, TX 78257
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Medically reviewed by the BHRC clinical team. Last reviewed August 2026.
This page is for general information and is not medical advice. Treatment suitability, pricing and results vary by individual and are confirmed at consultation with a licensed provider.
