A type of oestrogen
PCOS Blood Test
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Overview:
Our PCOS Blood Test is designed to diagnose if you have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS.
You may suspect that you have PCOS if you have developed acne, facial hair or if you are losing hair from your scalp. You may also have irregular or missed periods, and may find it difficult to get pregnant. PCOS may cause some ladies to become overweight and find it difficult to lose weight - a sign of insulin resistance. If this is the case, then it is worthwhile doing blood tests to diagnose if you have PCOS.
What the PCOS Blood Test Includes:
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone
Luteinising Hormone
Helps regulate the menstrual cycle, and supports pregnancy
Regulates mood, the immune system, reproduction, and lactation.
Small amounts in women help bone strength and muscle mass
Sex Hormone Binding Globulin
Estimates amount of free testosterone in blood
Sample needed:
Why Choose the PCOS Blood Test?
- Comprehensive: This panel of tests checks all the hormones needed to diagnose PCOS when a patient has symptoms.
- Tailored for PCOS
- Clear Results: Clear and detailed reports, helping you understand if the different hormone levels indicate if you have PCOS or not.
Results:
- Availability: 2 working days
- Presentation: Your results will be presented in an easy-to-understand format, highlighting any areas of concern. Along with your results, you’ll receive tailored recommendations on what steps to take next, whether that’s lifestyle changes or seeking medical advice.
- Discuss with a doctor: After receiving your results you may choose to discuss them with a GP who can advise you on lifestyle changes to optimise your health (additional fee).
Preparation Required:
- Time of day: This test is best done in the morning as testosterone levels are highest at that time.
- Stage of menstrual cycle: This test can be done at any time in the menstrual cycle.
- Women taking hormonal contraception or HRT: This can affect the test and it is better to stop these before the test until periods return to their normal pattern. Make sure to use other contraceptive methods during this time.
- Fasting: Fasting is not required for this test.
- Medications: Continue to take any prescribed medications as usual, unless advised otherwise.
- Purchase your test(s) online making sure to give the name and date of birth of the person(s) taking the test. These details are required by the lab to uniquely identify your sample.
- You will get a confirmation email from us.
- We will process your order within an hour; Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
- Then, look out for the booking link email from our partner laboratory, Randox Health.
- Click on the link to book an appointment for your test.
- Attend to do your test.
- Results are emailed to you.
All laboratories need information regarding the client to uniquely identify their test sample.
Without these details, tests cannot be processed.
The minimum requirement is the full name, biological sex and date of birth.
You should enter these details securely at the top before you click 'Add to cart'.
We ask for your Biological Sex because NORMAL RANGES for some tests are different for men and women.