This package tests for the 5 most important androgens that are elevated in PCOS/PCOD and cause facial hair growth
Facial hair overgrowth is one of the most common symptoms of PCOS, and androgen excess is best diagnosed by blood tests included in this panel.
Book the PCOD Androgen Profile Blood test in Pune, and get home sample collection and reports online on the same day.
Hirsutism in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition where women have extra facial and body hair. This hair is often thick and dark, different from normal hair growth.
Doctors look at your symptoms and may order tests like Testosterone, DHEAS, and SHBG to check hormone levels. They also look at how many hairs grow in certain areas.
You should get tested if you notice more hair on your face or body than usual, or if you have irregular periods. These can be signs of PCOS.
Treatment might include medicines to control hormones as well as a thorough workup for other causes.
More hair on your face than usual for women, which could be a sign of hormonal imbalance.
If your period doesn’t come on time or you miss it, this test might help find the reason.
Sudden or worsening acne and oily skin can be linked to hormone levels.
Losing hair from your head, which is often due to hormonal issues.
Sudden weight changes without a clear reason might be related to hormones.
Name | How It Helps |
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Free androgen index (FAI) (testosterone,SHBG) Contains 1 tests including : Free androgen index (FAI) (testosterone,SHBG) |
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Free Testosterone Contains 1 tests including : Free Testosterone |
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DHEAS (Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulphate) Contains 1 tests including : DHEAS (Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulphate) |
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Testosterone Contains 1 tests including : Total Testosterone |
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SHBG-Sex Hormone Binding Globulin Contains 1 tests including : SHBG-Sex Hormone Binding Globulin |
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Excessive hair growth on your face, arms or even back may be a sign of PCOD.
Irregular periods or missed periods may be a sign of PCOD and this may mean you should get tested.
If a first degree female relative has had PCOS, it is a good indicator that your symptoms may be due to the same, and you should thus get tested.
The cost of PCOS Facial Hair Checkup Panel in Pune is Rs. 5999.0, at Pathofast Lab.
PCOD Hirsutism Blood Test needs and Blood Sample
All the PCOS/PCOD Androgens Profile reports will be ready after 3 days. 2 reports will be ready earlier, after 1 days.
Please refer to the table of Normal Ranges below.
Yes, home sample collection is available for PCOS/PCOD Androgens Profile various areas of Pune.
Before getting these tests, you should be aware of important pre-test guidelines. These include whether or not to fast, which medicines you can take and what foods to avoid.
The following table illustrates important preparation guidelines for the PCOD Hirsutism Blood Test
Precautions | Details |
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At what time should the test be done? | The test can be done between 6 am to 9 am in the morning. |
Can I eat before the test? | No, you need to be fasting for 8-12 hours before the test. Water is allowed, tea without sugar is allowed. |
Which medicines can affect the test results? | The test results may be affected by medicines like steroids,estrogen,anti-androgens. If you are taking these medications, please inform the lab. |
Which foods can affect the test results? | These tests are not affected by foods. |
Other instructions to be followed before the test? |
The following list shows the normal ranges of the different tests included in PCOD Hirsutism Blood Test.
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Please view the detailed list of ranges at Here
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Please view the detailed list of ranges at Here
All the PCOS/PCOD Androgens Profile reports will be ready after 3 days. 2 reports will be ready earlier, after 1 days..
The table below lists the time taken by individual reports in the PCOD Hirsutism Blood Test
Report Name | How Long It Takes |
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Free androgen index (FAI) (testosterone,SHBG) | 3 days |
Free Testosterone | 2 days |
DHEAS (Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulphate) | 1 days |
Testosterone | 1 days |
SHBG-Sex Hormone Binding Globulin | 3 days |
Most of the testosterone in your body is bound to proteins. It is not active or free. The free androgen index in simple english - tries to find out how much of the testosterone is active. Active testosterone produces the features of PCOD like facial hair. In women this percentage should be less than 10%.
Free Testosterone is a direct measurement of the active testosterone in the body. This is the testosteron which causes the symptoms of PCOD. So measuring it is helpful in diagnosing PCOD.
Almost 20-30% of women show high androgen levels in PCOD. DHEAS can be used as a marker to track androgen production. For this reason it is included in our panel.
This test is a part of the Free Androgen Index. The total testosterone levels in females with PCOS may be higher than normal. It helps to know if the woman is producing excessive male hormones.
This hormone is responsible for binding testosterone. It does not allow testosterone to act. As such, lower levels of SHBG may contribute to PCOD.
Pathofast Lab in Pune, is the best lab in Pune for accurate and reliable blood tests. Our lab is located conveniently in the center of Pune and we also offer home sample collection for the Androgen Levels in PCOS Panel Test in various areas of Pune.
You can be assured of quality service and timely and accurate reports