Blood test - General Hair Loss
Once you’ve had your blood taken, Medichecks will notify you when your blood sample has been received in the lab. You will then receive an email within 7-10 days telling you that your results and report are in your DOSE customer portal. Just log in and access the information, which will include the results, findings and suggested actions where applicable.
Blood test - Sex Hormones - Male
Take your sample between 6am and 10am. Avoid vigorous exercise or sexual activity for 48 hours beforehand – both can raise your prolactin level. Avoid nipple stimulation or heavy meals before taking the test, as these can increase prolactin levels. Avoid taking a finger-prick sample from a finger used to handle hormone gels in the past 4 weeks. Use gloves when applying these. Do not take biotin supplements for two days before this test, discuss this with your doctor if it is prescribed.
Blood test -Sex Hormones - Female
if you are premenopausal take your test between days 2 and 5 of your menstrual cycle, or ideally day 3. If you're postmenopausal, you can take your test at any time.
In either case, it's important to keep a log of the date of your last period, and any other information regarding your periods or menopause status to hand. If you don't let us know the date of your last period, Medichecks will interpret your result as though you took your test on day 3.
Blood test - Thyroid
Take your sample between 6am and 10am. Take your sample at least 24 hours after any vitamin or mineral supplements. Do not take biotin supplements for two days before this test, discuss this with your doctor if it is prescribed. If you take thyroxine, you can take your medication as usual, either before or after your blood test. However, if you take desiccated thyroid extract (DTE) or liothyronine, it's best to take it after you've collected your sample. Please let us know in your supporting information if you take amiodarone or lithium as these can affect your thyroid function results.
