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Female Hair Loss Blood Test

 


FEMALE HAIR LOSS BLOOD TEST

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£79.00
£79.00 - £79.00
£79.00
£79.00 - £79.00
25 BIOMARKERS
1-2 DAYS
INSTRUCTIONS
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Take this test to investigate potential causes of hair thinning or loss in women including hormone imbalance, thyroid problems, low vitamin B12 and iron deficiency.

Simple and accurate blood test from a laboratory you can speak to.



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FEMALE HAIR LOSS BLOOD TEST OVERVIEW

Understand the root causes of your hair loss with our Female Hair Loss Blood Test. This comprehensive at-home (or clinic) test analyses key biomarkers related to common medical conditions that trigger hair thinning and shedding.

With a simple finger prick or a clinic visit, gain insights into deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, and other factors that could be interrupting healthy hair growth. Our convenient test kits allow you to collect a sample in the privacy of your home or we would be happy to see you in one of our nationwide clinics. Then our accredited UK lab delivers rapid results to you securely and privately.

Stop wondering and start understanding what’s happening beneath the surface. We go beyond what’s offered on the NHS to pinpoint issues that may be reversible through lifestyle changes or treatment. Take control of your hair health, while enjoying the accessibility and speed of at-home testing.

Order an easy home kit from One Day Tests, or come to a clinic and take the first step towards solutions for fuller, healthier hair.

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FEMALE HAIR LOSS BLOOD TEST

While hair loss is often genetic, many cases have underlying medical causes that can be treated. If your hair thinning seems abnormal, our test may identify issues to address.

We understand hair loss is distressing, but solutions are possible. Common treatable causes include underactive thyroid, iron deficiency, or low vitamin B12.

Our test checks thyroid function, iron levels, B12, and inflammation markers that could incorrectly alter results. We also assess red blood cell health to screen for anaemia.

By testing key biomarkers related to hair growth, we aim to provide clarity and reassurance. Many causes of shedding and thinning can be improved with straightforward lifestyle adjustments or supplements. You don’t have to live with unexplained hair loss. Answers and treatment options could be closer than you think.

22 BIOMARKERS

  1. FULL BLOOD COUNT

    - White Blood Cell Count (WBC)
    - Red Blood Cell Count (RBC)
    - Haemoglobin (HGB)
    - Hematocrit (HCT)
    - Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV)
    - Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin (MCH)
    - Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin Concentration (MCHC)
    - Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW)
    - Platelets* (PLT)
    - Mean Platelet Volume* (MPV)
    - Lymphocytes* (LYM)
    - Monocytes* (MON)
    - Neutrophils* (NEU)
    - Eosinophils* (EOS)
    - Basophils* (BAS)

  2. EXCLUSIONS *

    Markers with *symbol are not reported in Capillary/Home kit samples.

    Platelets (PLT) - may not be reported in capillary samples if clots are present.

    We always recommend a venous clinic sample for this test.

  3. THYROID FUNCTION

    - Unbound thyroxine (Free T4)
    - Unbound triiodothyronine (Free T3)
    - Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

  4. HORMONES

    - Prolactin
    - Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)
    - Testosterone
    - Free Androgen Index (FAI)

  5. MICRONUTRIENTS

    - Vitamin B-12
    - Ferritin

  6. INFLAMMATION

    - C-Reactive Protein (CRP)

  7. UPGRADE

    Need more biomarkers? Check out our Healthy Woman Blood Test

  1. TURNAROUND TIME

    We are extremely fast, with some results available within hours and others within a working day or less, from the time your sample is in our lab. However, this is not a guarantee and should not be taken as such. This is the guideline turnaround time that can be shorter or longer.


    THIS IS NOT A GUARANTEED TURNAROUND TIME.


    We are extremely proud of our very short turnaround times and a very efficient laboratory processes, you will start receiving results as soon as they are available and have completed clinical validation.


    Whilst we accommodate the shortest of time scales, with some results available within hours, for this particular test the usual turnaround time is: 1-2 working days.

  1. WILL I HAVE A GENERAL EXPLANATION OF MY RESULTS?

    Yes, our doctors put a huge amount of effort into your online Health Dashboard, which will have explanations of what each biomarker is, the normal reference ranges and what it means if you are outside of them.


    This service is included in the price of all our tests.

  1. CAN I SEE A GP TO DISCUSS MY RESULTS?

    Yes, usually the same or next day.


    One Day Tests has a fantastic clinical team of consultants and GPs. Once you have your results you can book an online video consultation to discuss your results.


    Our clinical team consists of practicing NHS and private GPs, who work closely with our laboratory and can tell you what your blood test results mean for you. Having an integrated laboratory and GP services makes your health journey seamless and extremely efficient.


    This service is not included in the price of the test, it is charged separately, should you wish to book it.

DOCTOR'S COMMENTS

Hi, I am Dr. Adam Staten and here's my view on this test as a GP and Clinical Director at One Day Tests.

DR. ADAM STATEN - GP VIEW AND RED FLAG SYMPTOMS

Although hair loss is common, it is often very distressing. There are a number of conditions that can cause or worsen hair loss, some of which are very straightforward to treat.

Firstly, we check for hormonal causes of hair loss. We test thyroid function because an underactive thyroid can cause hair loss.

Sometimes hair loss in women occurs when the ovaries produce too much testosterone, a condition known as ‘androgen excess’ which commonly occurs in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. The Free Androgen Index (FAI) tests for androgen excess. As it measures your level of biologically active testosterone, FAI is a better test than simply measuring testosterone.

We also test for the hormone prolactin. Prolactin is a hormone that is best known for its role in stimulating breast milk production but chronically raised levels of prolactin have been implicated in hair loss in some studies.

A number of nutritional deficiencies can cause hair loss and so we test your levels of iron (through the marker ferritin) and vitamin B12. These deficiencies are common and easily treated.

We check the inflammatory marker CRP to help exclude autoimmune conditions and to make sure we can accurately interpret your ferritin which can be artificially raised in inflammatory conditions.

Lastly, we check your full blood count which is a good marker of your general health and will also check to see if you are anaemic, which can occur if you are deficient in iron or B12.

Red flag symptoms for the Female Hair Loss Blood Test

Even if your blood tests are normal, you should see a doctor if you have any of the symptoms below because they may be a sign of serious underlying illness:

  • Rapid and widespread hair loss, particularly if this affects parts of your body other than your scalp
  • Scarring at the site of the hair loss
  • You feel generally unwell and are losing hair

Your Results and Health Dashboard

The results of your Female Hair Loss Blood Test will be emailed to you as a secured PDF file, ready for your GP and will also be uploaded to our Health Dashboard area of the website. It’s a unique and powerful tool, powered by our in-house clinical analysis research, to match your biomarkers across test panels and symptoms, as well as provide clinical commentary on all individual biomarkers you tested for.

The health dashboard will also provide "panel level" commentary - a birds eye view of the biomarkers that were tested. This feature allows you to view your test results and clinical commentary, and compare them to previous results, giving you a clear understanding of how your health is progressing.

By using the Health Dashboard, you can identify changes in your biomarkers and make necessary adjustments to your lifestyle. This added value is immense, as it empowers you to monitor your health and make informed decisions about your well-being.

It's free and is available with all of our tests.

SAVE ON CONTINUOUS MONITORING WITH OUR SUBSCRIPTION PLAN

The best way to look after your health is to do so regularly. This is easy to do with our continual monitoring plans which give you a discount on future blood tests. You choose the frequency and we'll do the rest.

When you purchase a subscription, we will deliver your home test kits or allow you to book appointments in line with your chosen frequency. You will be able to track your biomarkers over time in our powerful Health Dashboard, where results will be automatically updated for you. There is a minimum of 3 tests with any subscription, after which you can pause/restart/cancel at any time.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Hi, I am Stefania Brown, I am the Laboratory Manager at One Day Tests and here are the lab's special requests for the Female Hair Loss Blood Test.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

  • Take this test early in the morning
  • Ideally, stop combined hormonal contraception for a time and use barrier methods instead
  • Take the test between days 2 and 5 of your cycle (where day 1 is the first day of your period). If you don't have periods, take the test at any time
  • If you take biotin supplements, stop taking these for 72 hours before the test
  • Take this test after any symptoms of short-term illness have settled

Clinic appointment - how to prepare for the Female Hair Loss Blood Test

If you are coming into one of our clinics for the test, this is what you need to do before you arrive:

  • Read the instructions in the SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS section
  • Drink plenty of water about an hour before the appointment.
  • Avoid coffee/tea/energy drinks. Water is good!
  • That’s it! We’ll do the rest.

Home test kit - how it works with the Female Hair Loss Blood Test

Our blood test kits are simple and convenient.

The most important step in doing a blood test at home is to read the instructions very carefully. The process is very simple, but there are a few pitfalls you need to be aware of - you will save yourself a lot of time if you do it right the first time around!

  • Full printed instructions will arrive with your kit - please read them carefully.
  • Drink plenty before taking the sample and warm your hands up in the sink with warm water for a few minutes. This will make your blood flow much better.
  • Fill the tubes to the top line. We don’t need much blood; filling tubes to the top line is about 15 drops of blood.
  • Post the samples on the same day you take them, before midday, Monday to Thursday. If you post it any other time it might get to us late or be stuck at a sorting office over the weekend. You will then have to do it again.
  • Package the sample in the same box the kit came in. Otherwise, Royal Mail or DPD will reject it. The sample tubes go into a pouch, then into a cardboard box, and then into a return envelope. All of this is provided in the kit: please use it.

We look forward to receiving your sample in our lab!

HOW OUR HOME KITS WORK

How the finger prick home blood test kit for Female Hair Loss Blood Test works - from Dr. Adam Staten

Follow our step by step instructions on how to take your sample quickly and easily using the blood sample collection finger prick test.

WHY CHOOSE US?

Hello! My name is Dr. Vinesh Mistry, I am part of the GP team here at One Day Tests and here is why you should trust us to test your blood.

QUICK AND ACCURATE RESULTS DIRECT FROM A LABORATORY.

We run our own regulated laboratories and our own accredited clinics. We manufacture our own approved home sample collection kits. Your results are looked after by our fantastic clinical governance team and our super-talented biomedical science team.

When you book your test with us - you book directly with the lab. This means accuracy and responsible duty of care, direct access to the provider and extremely fast turnaround times.

Finally, our customer services rock! You can ask the lab a question any time or you can speak to a real human. You can email us on hello@onedaytests.com or give us a call on 0127 309 2844.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Hi, I am Lana Nela, Lead Nurse, and here is what we are frequently asked about this test.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about the Female Hair Loss Blood Test.

Can this test diagnose me with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)?

A raised Free Androgen Index (FAI) may be suggestive of PCOS but this test can’t properly diagnose PCOS.

The diagnosis is usually made by looking at your symptoms, performing a scan of your ovaries, as well as checking the blood tests.

Can a blood test rule out female pattern hair loss?

No, a standard blood test cannot definitively rule out female pattern hair loss on its own. Female pattern hair loss, also known as female androgenetic alopecia, is the most common type of hair loss in women and is often genetic in nature.

While blood tests can help uncover conditions that may exacerbate hair loss, like thyroid disorders, anaemia, or nutrient deficiencies, they have limitations in diagnosing female pattern hair loss specifically. A combination of clinical assessment, blood work and scalp examination is optimal.

WHY HAVE THE TEST?

Hi, I am Nader Eldarf, I am a Biomedical Scientist in our laboratory and here is why it's important to take this test.

  1. WHY HAVE THE FEMALE HAIR LOSS BLOOD TEST?

    You are worried about an underlying medical cause of your hair loss

IS THIS TEST RIGHT FOR YOU?

Hi, I am Sandeep Patel, I am the Laboratory Director at One Day Tests. Here are the symptoms that you may wish to address with this test.

  1. IS THE FEMALE HAIR LOSS BLOOD TEST RIGHT FOR YOU?

    Hair loss can be extremely distressing and many people are interested to know how they can slow or prevent it.

    Whilst hair loss often runs in families, if you are worried that nutritional deficiencies or hormone imbalances may be causing your hair loss, this test will allow you to check. 

    Our Female Hair Loss Blood Test gives you clarity on what's happening internally so you and your doctor can make informed decisions about the next steps. Regaining control over your hair wellness with One Day Tests.

  1. SYMPTOMS AND TAGS

    Dr. Adam Staten Test Panel, Hair loss and Women

WHY ARE BLOOD TESTS IMPORTANT?

Health monitoring is very important, you are in charge of your health - look after it.