London Medical Laboratory Women's health

Female Hair Loss Advanced

A comprehensive blood test to investigate the hormonal, thyroid, and nutritional factors that contribute to female hair loss, including iron, vitamin D, thyroid function, and reproductive hormones.

  • Doctor reviewed
  • Female
Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at a partner clinic (+£35) or home visit by a phlebotomist (+£80); not available as a fi
Results in
1 day
Biomarkers
39
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Cortisol
  • DHEA sulphate
  • Folate
  • Platelet count
  • Mean Cell Haemoglobin
  • Mean Cell Haemoglobin Concentration
  • Mean Cell Volume (MCV)
  • Mean Platelet Volume
  • Red Cell Distribution Width
  • Follicle-stimulating hormone
  • Free androgen index
  • Free Testosterone Calculation
  • +27 more

Test specifications

Provider
London Medical Laboratory
Sample type
blood
Collection method
venous draw at a partner clinic (+£35) or home visit by a phlebotomist (+£80); not available as a fi
Turnaround time
1 day
Biomarkers tested
39
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Female

What's tested

39 biomarkers as listed by London Medical Laboratory.

Adrenal hormones

  • Cortisol
  • DHEA sulphate

B Vitamins Profile

  • Folate

Clotting status

  • Platelet count

Full Blood Count

  • Mean Cell Haemoglobin
  • Mean Cell Haemoglobin Concentration
  • Mean Cell Volume (MCV)
  • Mean Platelet Volume
  • Red Cell Distribution Width

Hormones

  • Follicle-stimulating hormone
  • Free androgen index
  • Free Testosterone Calculation
  • Luteinizing Hormone
  • Oestradiol (E2)
  • Progesterone
  • Prolactin
  • Sex Hormone Binding Globulin
  • Testosterone
  • Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

Iron status

  • Ferritin

Kidney Function

  • Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR)

Kidney health

  • Creatinine
  • Urea

Liver Biochemistry Profile

  • Alkaline phosphatase

Liver Function

  • Alanine Transaminase
  • Aspartate Aminotransferase
  • Total bilirubin

Liver function

  • Gamma-glutamyl transferase

Minerals

  • Zinc - serum

Nutritional Health

  • Vitamin B12

Proteins

  • Albumin
  • Globulin
  • Total protein

Red blood cells

  • Haematocrit
  • Haemoglobin
  • Red cell count

Thyroid

  • Free T4 (thyroxine)

Vitamins

  • Vitamin D (25-OH)

White blood cells

  • White cell count

About this test

A comprehensive blood test to investigate the hormonal, thyroid, and nutritional factors that contribute to female hair loss, including iron, vitamin D, thyroid function, and reproductive hormones.

This profile requires a phlebotomy sample as it includes a full blood count

What can I expect from Female Hair Loss Advanced?

Hair loss in women can be driven by a complex mix of hormonal imbalances, thyroid dysfunction, nutritional deficiencies, and chronic stress. The Female Hair Loss Advanced Blood Test is designed to help you uncover what's really going on inside your body by analysing key biomarkers linked to hair health, growth, and vitality.

Whether you're noticing excessive shedding, thinning at the crown or part line, or changes in hair texture, this test provides a scientific, data-driven starting point for understanding potential causes.

?? What's Tested?

This test examines a broad range of markers across hormonal, nutritional, and general health domains, including:

?? Hormonal Panel:

These hormones play a central role in regulating hair growth and can indicate conditions like PCOS, adrenal dysfunction, or perimenopause-related changes.

?? Thyroid Function:

Thyroid imbalance is a common - and often overlooked - cause of diffuse hair thinning and chronic fatigue.

?? Nutritional Markers:

These nutrients are essential for healthy hair follicles, proper oxygen delivery, and keratin production.

?? General Health Panel:

These help rule out systemic inflammation, anaemia, or liver-related metabolic issues that can affect your overall health and hair vitality.

Description provided by London Medical Laboratory.

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