What’s in a blood / hormone test?

Depending on the service level you choose, you’ll see some of the following terms listed, as being part of the test. The following is a helpful guide to their definitions.

Adrenal BioMarkers

Cortisol, DHEA-s (Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate - produced in the adrenal glands; a building block for the sex hormones oestrogen and testosterone).

Allergies Test

Nearly 300 allergies tested for, including gcereals and seeds, egg, fish and seafood, fruit, grass pollens, insects and venoms, legumes and nuts, meat, milk, mites, moulds and yeast, other CCD, pets and animals, spices, tree pollens, vegetables and weed pollens.

Anti-Mullerian Hormone - Female (usually)

Anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) is produced in the ovarian follicles and is used to reflect ovarian reserve (the remaining number of follicles within the ovaries capable of producing an egg). The AMH blood test will indicate if your levels are normal for your age and is useful if considering fertility treatment such as egg freezing or IVF.

Blood (Full Count)

Haemoglobin (HGB), Red Cell Count (RCC), Haematocrit (HCT), Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV), Mean Cell Haemoglobin (MCH), Mean Cell Haemoglobin Concentration (MCHC), Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW), Platelet Count (PLT), Mean Platelet Volume (MPV), White Cell Count (WCC), Neutrophils (NEUT), Lymphocytes (LYMPH), Monocytes (MONO), Eosinophils (EOSIN), Basophils (BASO).

Blood Group Identifier

ABO typing, which determines if you are Blood Type A, B, AB or O and whether you are either RhD positive (+) or RhD negative (-).

Blood Let (Phlebotomy / Venesection)

Blood letting required for a number of reasons, including removing extra red blood cells, treating blood disorders like hemochromatosis and polycythaemia, and hormone therapies like testosterone replacement therapy.

Bone Health

Adjusted calcium CCA, Calcium CA.

Cholesterol

Triglyceride, Total Cholesterol HDL Ratio, Total Cholesterol CHO, Non-HDL Cholesterol, Low Density Lipoprotein, High Density Lipoprotein, HDL percentage.

Cortisol

Testing the a steroid hormone made by your adrenal glands. Cortisol affects several aspects of your health and helps regulate your body's response to stress.

Cystatin C

Measures the level of Cystatin C in the blood. The test is used to assess kidney function and estimate the Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR), which is a measure of how well the kidneys are filtering waste products from the blood.

Diabetes

HbA1c (Glycosylated Haemoglobin) (GHB).

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)

In males, elevated DHT levels may contribute to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostate cancer, and androgenic alopecia (male pattern baldness). In females, DHT levels are typically lower, and its measurement is not commonly used for diagnostic purposes. However, in certain cases, excessive DHT production in females may be associated with conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or hirsutism (excessive hair growth).

Gout

Uric Acid.

Heart / Muscle Health

Creatine Kinase (CK).

Hormone Fertility Profile

5 BioMarkers : Oestradiol, Follicular Stimulating Hormone, Luteinizing Hormone, Prolactin, Testosterone.

Hormone Group 1

Oestradiol (E2), Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH).

Hormone Group 2

Testosterone, Oestradiol (E2), Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG), Free Testosterone Calculation.

Hormone Group 3

Testosterone, Oestradiol (E2), Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG), Free Testosterone Calculation, Prolactin.

Hormone Group 4

Testosterone, Oestradiol (E2), Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG), Free Testosterone Calculation, Prolactin, Progesterone, DHEA, Free Androgen Index.

Hormone Menopause Profile

4 Hormone BioMarkers : Oestradiol, Follicular Stimulating Hormone, Luteinizing Hormone, Testosterone. 1 Thyroid BioMarker : Thyroid Stimulating Hormone.

HRT Profile

Oestradiol, Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Progesterone.

Inflammation

High Sensitivity CRP (HCRP).

Iron Profile

Unsaturated Iron Binding Capacity, Transferrin Saturation, Total Iron Binding Capacity, Iron, Ferritin.

Kidney Function

Urea, Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR), Creatinine.

Liver Function / Proteins

Total Protein, Total Bilirubin, Globulin, Gamma GT, Aspartate Aminotransferase, Alkaline Phosphatase, Albumin, Alanine Transaminase.

Oestradiol / Oestrogen

E2

Pregnancy Test

Beta-HCG test, used to confirm pregnancy.

Pregnenolone

In males, low levels of Pregnenolone may indicate adrenal insufficiency, which can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, muscle weakness, and low blood pressure. In females, low levels of Pregnenolone may be associated with conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or adrenal dysfunction, which can cause irregular menstrual cycles, infertility, and excessive hair growth.

Progesterone

Confirms ovulation levels and cycles.

Prolactin

Prolactin is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that plays a crucial role in lactation and reproductive function.

Prostate 1

Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Total.

Prostate 2

Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Total, Free Prostate Specific Antigen, Free Total PSA Ratio.

Testosterone 1

1 Hormone BioMarker : Testosterone.

Testosterone 2

2 Hormone BioMarkers : Testosterone and Free Testosterone Calculation.

Testosterone 3

3 Hormone BioMarkers : Testosterone, Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG), Free Testosterone Calculation. I Liver BioMarker : Albumin.

Testosterone 4

3 Hormone BioMarkers : Testosterone, Luteinizing Hormone, Follicular Stimulating Hormone.

Testosterone 5

4 Hormone BioMarkers : Testosterone, Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG), Free Testosterone Calculation, Oestradiol (Oestrogen). 1 Protein BioMarker : Albumin.

Thyroid 1

2 Hormone BioMarkers : Free T4, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH).

Thyroid 2

3 Hormone BioMarkers : Free T3, Free T4, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH).

Thyroid 3

5 Hormone BioMarkers : Full Thyroid Profile : Antithyroglobulin Antibodies, Free T3, Free T4, Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone TSH.

Tumour 1

CA-125.

Tumour 2 - Female

5 BioMarkers : Cancer Antigen 15-3 (CA 15-3) (product of breast cells), Cancer Antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9), CA125, CEA, AFP.

Tumour 3 - Male

6 BioMarkers : Total PSA (Prostate), Free PSA, Free : Total ratio (PSA), CA 19-9, CEA, AFP.

Vitamin B12

Tests Vitamin B12 levels in your body.

Vitamin D

Tests Vitamin D levels in your body.

Vitamins / Minerals

Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Folate (B9), Magnesium.