Hormones
Female hormone panel
FSH, LH, oestradiol, progesterone and prolactin.
- Sample
- Blood
- Fasting
- Not needed
- Results
- 3 working days
Hormonesp. 04
TSH, free T4 and free T3 from one blood sample, measured by immunoassay. Results in two working days, sent to you and your doctor.
What it measuresp. 05
The thyroid gland in your neck makes hormones that help set the pace of the body. TSH is the signal from the brain that tells the thyroid how hard to work; free T4 and free T3 are the hormones themselves.
Doctors usually look at all three together, because the pattern between them matters more than any single number.
We run thyroid tests on an immunoassay analyser in batches each morning, which is why results take two working days.
Preparingp. 06
Not needed.
Stop biotin supplements, often in hair and nail products, for two days before, as they can affect the result.
If you take thyroid medicine, ask your doctor whether to take it before or after the sample.
A morning slot is best so repeat tests are comparable.
Reading the reportp. 07
Your report lists each measurement with a reference range. A value outside the range is flagged H or L. A flag is not a diagnosis; ranges vary with age, sex, pregnancy and other factors, so please discuss results with your doctor.
| Measurement | Unit | Typical adult reference range (example) |
|---|---|---|
| TSH | mIU/L | 0.4 to 4.0 |
| Free T4 | pmol/L | 12 to 22 |
| Free T3 | pmol/L | 3.1 to 6.8 |
Example ranges for this demo. Your report shows the ranges for the method and analyser used.
When people ask for it
Doctors request a thyroid panel when reviewing symptoms such as tiredness or weight change, in pregnancy and to monitor treatment.
A doctor’s request is recommended so the result can be read with your history.
Questionsp. 08
It is recommended. You can still book; we will ask for your doctor’s details so the report can go to them.
The blood test itself is routine in pregnancy. Ranges differ in pregnancy, so tell us when booking.
Thyroid tests run in morning batches with their own quality controls.
Often addedp. 09
Hormones
FSH, LH, oestradiol, progesterone and prolactin.
Hormones
The main circulating form of vitamin D.
Blood count and type
Serum iron, ferritin, transferrin and saturation.
Last word
Pickups from 6:30am across Abuja, paid with Receivly.