Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Details
On-site by appointment or walk-in. Our Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Blood Test detects 5 (five) biomarkers which indicate the presence of polycystic ovary syndrome.
Polycystic ovary syndrome is caused by hormonal imbalance and causes cyst growth. Symptoms include irregular ovulation, hair loss, and hormonal imbalance.
This exam detects 5 (five) biomarkers indicating:
- Luteinising Hormone: Measures Reproductive health.
- Testosterone
- FSH: Ovary health indicator.
- Free androgen index
- Sex Hormone Binding Globulin: Measures testosterone excess or deficiency.
Why should you check with us?
- Direct laboratory prices and support.
- Easy appointments.
- Fast results and prescriptions.
- CE-certified sensitive PCR laboratory equipment for accurate tests.
- MHRA-registered IVD devices.
- WhatsApp support during business hours.
How does the exam work?
Visit one of our test clinic locations.
Present an ID and order your appointment or simply walk-in.
Have your sample (blood) taken by staff to be tested.
Receive your results through email or by opening your dashboard on our site.
How long do I need to wait for my results?
The typical turnaround time is 1 working day. Do note that while we aim to give you results as quickly as possible, the exact result processing time may vary. We are committed to following strict guidelines to ensure quick and accurate results, including staff training, audits, logging, and quality control. The close proximity of our laboratory to our clinic allows us to instantly analyze samples.
Please follow our eating and drinking guidelines before the day of sample collection.
Missed appointments are NOT REFUNDABLE. Similarly, cancellations done within 24 hours of the appointment time are NOT REFUNDABLE.
Rescheduling and availability may be discussed with customer service.
Disclaimer: We DO NOT draw samples from children under 16 years old.
Scientific Data
Method: Fluorescence quantitative immunoassay.
Detection limit:
- FSH: 1 mIU/mL.
- SHGB: 10 nmol/L.
- Testosterone: 0.1 ng/mL.
- Luteinising hormone: 1 mIU/mL
- Free Androgen Index: N/A (calculated)
Accuracy and precision:
The relative standard deviation from the target value is ≤ 15%. The within-assay CV is ≤ 15%. The between-assay CV is ≤ 15%.
Measuring ranges:
- FSH: 1~100 mIU/mL
- SHGB: 10~1000 nmol/L
- Testosterone: 0.1~16.0 ng/mL
- Luteinising hormone: 1~100 mIU/mL
- Free Androgen Index: N/A (calculated)
Validation-active information:
- EQA: N/A
- Inter-laboratory validations
- Periodic according to the validation schedule
- Event-triggered- QC/Calibration/New materials/Batch
Range results:
FSH:
- Female:5~20 mIU/mL
- Follicular phase: 4.46~12.43 mIU/mL
- Ovulatory phase: 4.88~20.96 mIU/mL
- Luteal phase: 1.95~8.04 mIU/mL
- Menopause: 20.00~98.62 mIU/mL
- Males: 1.50~12.40 mIU/mL.
SHGB:
- Nonpregnant females: 30~200 nmol/L
- Pregnant females: 200~500 nmol/L
- Males: 20~70 nmol/L.
Testosterone:
- Females: 0.10~0.75 ng/mL
- Males: 1.75~7.81 ng/mL
Luteinising:
- Female:
- Follicular phase: 2.95~13.65 mIU/mL
- Ovulatory phase: 13.65~95.75 mIU/mL
- Luteal phase: 1.25~11.00 mIU/mL
- Menopause: 8.74~55.00 mIU/mL
- Males: 1.81~12.40 mIU/mL
Free Androgen Index:
- Females: 7-10
- Males: 30-150
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Shipping and Return Policies
Appointment:
Missed appointments or cancellations less than 24 hours prior are not entitled to refunds. Rescheduling is possible but not guaranteed. Please contact the customer service prior to the appointment time to discuss cost and availability options.
Shipping & Return:
We have a 14-day return policy, which means you have 14 days after receiving your item to request a return.
To Qualify for any return, the product must be in the same condition as when you received it. Not used, not opened, unworn, in its original packaging. You will also need to send it to us with the receipt or proof of purchase.
Please return to: Medicines by MailBox, 89 Falcon Rd, London. SW11 2PF
You can read our full return policy here:
https://medicinesbymailbox.co.uk/return-policy/
We offer next day delivery; however courier delivery times are out of our control. We are unable to offer refunds for any late deliveries. But you will receive courier tracking information once your order has been dispatched. And orders placed by 1pm are dispatched on the same day.
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