This PCOS Tests includes the 5 most important lab tests to confirm and detect Polycystic Ovary Syndrome(PCOS). Our PCOS Profile Test detects insulin resistance, androgen excess and rules out other causes of these conditions.
Book the PCOS Blood Test online with Pathofast lab in Pune to get home sample collection and reports online.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a condition in which women, have high levels of androgens (male hormones) and insulin resistance(poor sugar control), together with small cysts in the ovaries. This combination of factors produces acne, male pattern of hair growth, irregular menstrual cycles and infertility.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is diagnosed by exclusion. This means that Polcystic Ovary Syndrome is diagnosed when all other causes for your symptoms have been ruled out.
There are many conditions that can mimic PCOS. The table below lists the most common conditions, that MUST BE RULED OUT before coming to a diagnosis of PCOS. This means, that PCOS is diagnosed only when ALL OTHER CAUSES HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED.
| Condition like PCOS | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Thyroid Problems | Symptoms of thyroid can be similar to PCOS |
| Small Brain Tumor | Prolactin excess caused by brain growth can have similar symptoms to PCOS |
| Excess Androgens | High androgen levels due to growth in adrenal glands, can be similar to PCOS |
| Cancer of Adrenal Gland/Ovaries | Symptoms may be like PCOS/PCOD |
This panel of tests, confirms PCOS and excludes other causes of similar symptoms like :
Testing for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome should be done if you have irregular periods, difficulty getting pregnant, or signs of hormonal imbalance, and it must be done on day 3-5 of the menstrual cycle.
Surprisingly some of the symptoms of PCOS like absence of menses, weight gain and acne may also be seen in pregnancy. As such, pregnancy should always be ruled out if you have these symptoms. You can consider getting a prengnacy blood test or urine test to be sure that your symptoms are not due to pregnancy.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is treated with lifestyle changes, such as healthy diet and exercise, and medications to regulate hormones and manage symptoms.
| Name | How It Helps |
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| HOMA IR index (Insulin, Glucose fasting test) Contains 2 tests including : Plasma Glucose(Fasting),Insulin |
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| Testosterone Contains 1 tests including : Total Testosterone |
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| LH / FSH Ratio Contains 1 tests including : LH / FSH Ratio |
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| 17-Hydroxyprogesterone (17-OH progesterone or 17OHP) Contains 1 tests including : 17-Hydroxyprogesterone (17-OH progesterone or 17OHP) |
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Check the list of the following most commonly asked questions about the different tests in the PCOS Profile Test
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 PCOS blood test
| Precautions | Details |
|---|---|
| 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. |
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The following list shows the normal ranges of the different tests included in PCOS Test.
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All the PCOS Profile Test reports will be ready after 2 days. 3 reports will be ready earlier, after 1 days..
The table below lists the time taken by individual reports in the PCOD Panel test
| Report Name | How Long It Takes |
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| HOMA IR index (Insulin, Glucose fasting test) | 1 days |
| Testosterone | 1 days |
| LH / FSH Ratio | 1 days |
| 17-Hydroxyprogesterone (17-OH progesterone or 17OHP) | 2 days |
Pathofast Lab in Pune,Camp is centrally located and offers home sample collection services for PCOS Profile Test in Pune. Home pickup is available in various areas
| Area/Locality in Pune | Home Sample Facility | Transport Charges | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jangli Maharaj Nagar | Available | 100 INR | 4050.0 INR |
| Ravet | Available | 200 INR | 4150.0 INR |
| Viman Nagar | Available | 150 INR | 4100.0 INR |
| Shastrinagar, Yerawada | Available | 100 INR | 4050.0 INR |
| NIBM Undri Road, Kondhwa | Available | 100 INR | 4050.0 INR |
| Camp | Available | 0 INR | 3950.0 INR |
| Aundh | Available | 200 INR | 4150.0 INR |
| Baner | Available | 200 INR | 4150.0 INR |
| Dattwadi | Available | 200 INR | 4150.0 INR |
| Undri | Available | 200 INR | 4150.0 INR |
| Pimpri-Chinchwad | Available | 200 INR | 4150.0 INR |
| Kalyani Nagar | Available | 50 INR | 4000.0 INR |
| Koregaon Park | Available | 50 INR | 4000.0 INR |
| Sadashiv Peth | Available | 100 INR | 4050.0 INR |
