· By Emma Pumfrey
Essential Lab Tests for PCOS (That Often Get Missed)
PCOS & Insulin Resistance Blood Test - $189.00
Comprehensive hormone and metabolic panel is designed to help identify key features of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) that often go undetected. It includes:
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Androgen markers (e.g., testosterone, free androgen index, SHBG) to uncover hyperandrogenism and ovulatory disturbances
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Fasting insulin to assess insulin resistance: a common driver of PCOS and related metabolic risks to rule in or out
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Thyroid and adrenal hormones (TSH, FT4, FT3, DHEA-S, cortisol) to rule out and support overlapping endocrine issues often found alongside PCOS
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Female reproductive hormones (LH, FSH, oestradiol, progesterone) including the LH:FSH ratio: useful for understanding ovarian dysfunction
Why this matters:
PCOS can affect up to ~10% of reproductive-aged women, with many remaining undiagnosed. By measuring hormones, insulin and related endocrine markers together we gain a clear snapshot of the hormonal and metabolic picture, providing a strong foundation for personalised treatment planning.
Take the guesswork out of your hormones.
Book an appointment to arrange your PCOS testing to support helping you understand what’s really driving your symptoms.