Tests

Hormones and fertility

Thyroid, female and male reproductive hormones, prolactin and β-hCG by immunoassay when available.

Tests

Thyroid, female and male reproductive hormones, prolactin and β-hCG by immunoassay when available.

4 tests

Hormones and fertility Combined pathway

Assesses the thyroid axis using TSH and, when indicated, free T4, T3 and thyroid antibodies.

Venous blood; serum or plasma depending on reagent.

TSH and free T4 may be rapid when cartridges are active; antibodies and other tests may be referred.

Hormones and fertility Combined pathway

May include FSH, LH, estradiol, progesterone, prolactin, TSH, AMH and other tests according to the clinical question and cycle timing.

Venous blood; some tests require a specific cycle day.

Active ichroma II determinations may be reported rapidly; AMH and specialised tests may be referred.

Hormones and fertility Combined pathway

May include total testosterone, SHBG or calculated free testosterone, LH, FSH, prolactin, TSH and other tests according to symptoms and fertility.

Venous blood, preferably in the morning for testosterone.

Active ichroma II hormones may be rapid; SHBG and specialised tests may be referred.

Hormones and fertility Processed at Askabide

Detects or quantifies human chorionic gonadotropin. It may confirm biochemical pregnancy and support early follow-up with symptoms and ultrasound.

Venous blood for quantitative β-hCG; urine for qualitative testing depending on service.

Rapid when the cartridge is available; serial repeat is often scheduled after 48 hours when indicated.

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