Hormone Testing
What Are Hormones?
Hormones are natural chemicals made by your body. They travel through your blood to your organs, skin, muscles, and other tissues. Their job is to send messages that tell your body how to work and stay healthy.
When your hormone levels are not balanced, it can affect your health in many ways. Hormone testing helps check if your hormones are at the right level. If they are not, you can take steps to bring them back into balance.
The Role of Hormone Tests
Hormone tests are done to check if your hormone levels are balanced. They help find out if there is an imbalance or if your current hormone treatment is working properly.
Who Should Get Hormone Testing?
It’s normal for hormone levels to change during different stages of life. For example, during puberty, pregnancy, or menopause, big shifts in hormones are expected.
But sometimes, hormone levels change due to other reasons, such as:
High stress
Use of steroids
Certain medications
Problems with the endocrine glands
Autoimmune conditions
Growths like tumors or adenomas
Hormone testing can be different for men and women depending on their health concerns.
When to Consider Hormone Testing
A hormone imbalance can lead to many health problems. You may want to get tested if you have symptoms like:
Anxiety or depression
Constipation or diarrhea
Dry skin and hair
Feeling very thirsty or needing to urinate often
Constant tiredness (fatigue)
High cholesterol levels
Irregular heartbeat
Numbness or tingling in hands
Sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures
Skin tags
Sudden or unexplained weight gain or weight loss
Getting a Hormone Test at QHD Pathlabs
Our Hormone Test is a complete package that checks multiple aspects of your health.
Price: ₹2499
Type: In-person test
Sample: Blood and urine
Includes the following tests:
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP): Monitors metabolism, liver, and kidney function.
Complete Blood Count (CBC): Checks red and white blood cells to detect anemia, infection, or blood disorders.
Urine Analysis: Detects abnormal levels of glucose, protein, or bacteria for kidney and urinary health.
Cholesterol & Lipid Panel: Measures good (HDL) and bad (LDL) cholesterol for heart health.
Diabetes Risk (HbA1c): Shows average blood sugar levels for the past 8–12 weeks.
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH): Evaluates thyroid health, which controls metabolism and energy.
Result Timeline: Usually available within 1 business day.
Preparation Before Test:
Fast for 12 hours before sample collection
Avoid supplements with biotin for at least 72 hours