Hair Loss Blood Test Panel

Full Blood Count (FBC):

• Red Blood Cell Count (RBC)

• Haemoglobin (Hb)

• Haematocrit (Hct)

• Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV)

• Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin(MCH)

• Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin Concentration (MCHC)

• Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW)

• Platelets (Plt)

• Mean Platelet Volume (MPV)

• White Blood Cell Count (WBC): Lymphocytes, Monocytes , Neutrophils, Eosinophils, Basophils.

Iron Profile:

• Iron, Ferritin, Transferrin Saturation, Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC), Unsaturated Iron Binding Capacity (UIBC)

Liver Function Test:

• Albumin, Globulin, Total protein, Bilirubin, Alanine Transaminase (ALT), Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), Aspartate Transaminase (AST) and Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT).

Thyroid Function Test:

• Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

• Free Thyroxine (FT4)

Vitamins:

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin B12

• Vitamin B9 (Folate)

Inflammation :

• High Sensitive C -Reactive Protein (hs- CRP)

Zinc

Ferritin

Hair Loss Blood Test Panel – Biomarker Explanations

This panel is designed to investigate possible underlying causes of hair thinning or excessive hair fall by assessing essential markers related to nutrition, hormones, inflammation, and overall health.

• Full Blood Count (FBC)

Assesses overall blood health, oxygen delivery, and signs of deficiencies or systemic issues that can contribute to hair shedding.

• Liver Function

Checks for liver health and metabolism. Poor liver function can affect nutrient processing and hormone balance, indirectly influencing hair health.

• Kidney Function

Evaluates how well your kidneys are working. Chronic kidney issues can lead to nutrient imbalances and hair thinning.

• Thyroid Function

Thyroid hormones directly affect the hair growth cycle. Both underactive and overactive thyroid can cause noticeable hair loss.

• Vitamin D

Low levels are commonly linked to diffuse hair shedding and poor hair growth.

• Vitamin B12

Essential for red blood cell production and oxygen delivery to hair follicles. Deficiency can contribute to thinning hair.

• Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)

Works with B12 to support healthy cell turnover, including in hair follicles.

• CRP (C-Reactive Protein)

A marker of inflammation. Chronic inflammation can negatively affect the scalp and hair follicles.

• Iron Profile

Includes markers like serum iron, TIBC, and transferrin saturation. Low iron levels are a common cause of hair loss, especially in women.

• Zinc

Important for tissue repair and healthy hair growth. Zinc deficiency is associated with hair thinning.

• Ferritin

A key indicator of stored iron in the body. Low ferritin is strongly linked to hair shedding and slow regrowth.