Comprehensive Hair Loss Panel, LabCorp

The Comprehensive Hair Loss panel includes:

The DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) test measures your DHT levels, which can provide insight into symptoms like hair loss, sexual dysfunction, and enlarged prostate in men.DHT is an androgen similar to testosterone that is responsible for the development of male secondary sex characteristics. Women also produce DHT in much smaller quantities than men. Elevated levels of DHT can trigger androgenic alopecia, or male- and female-patterned baldness. Low levels of DHT can cause sexual dysfunction.

The CBC test measures the blood for:

• White Blood Cell count
• Platelet count
• Hemoglobin
• Hematocrit
• Red Cell Distribution Width (RCDW)
• Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV)
• MCH (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin)
• Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC)
• Neutrophils
• Absolute Lymphocytes
• Monocytes
• Eosinophils
• Basophils

This test is common in general wellness checkups as well as screening for many conditions. For example, it may be ordered to check for anemia, infection, inflammation, and cancer. 

The Ferritin Test identifies the amount of Ferritin in the blood. Ferritin is a protein containing iron, and if your Ferritin levels are lower than average, this can indicate an iron deficiency and in turn anemia. By contrast, elevated Ferritin can help identify conditions like inflammation, thyroid disease, and liver disease, among others.

The Iron Serum and TIBC Test measures several facets of iron in the blood to diagnose a potential nutrient deficiency. This test measures iron serum levels, or the amount of iron in the blood. It also measures the Total Iron-binding Capacity (TIBC), or the capacity to which the iron can bond and travel throughout the body. It provides percentage of saturation and unsaturated iron binding capacity, as well. All this information paints a clearer picture of how well iron travels and is utilized throughout the body.

The Free and Total Testosterone test measures the complete amount of testosterone in your blood. It measures free Testosterone, which is the amount of unbound Testosterone that your body can utilize. This test also measures total Testosterone, or the amount of bound and unbound Testosterone. Both free and total measurements are important in diagnosing a testosterone deficiency – also called hypogonadism in men.

The DHEA-Sulfate test identifies the level of Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) in your blood. DHEA is produced by the adrenal glands and aids in the production of male and female sex hormones. Decreased levels of DHEA are typically found in those with hormone deficiencies.

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone(TSH) is the hormone that stimulates the release of thyroid hormones T3 and T4. This test is typically the first line in screening for hypothyroidism (abnormally low thyroid function) and hyperthyroidism (abnormally high thyroid function). If TSH levels are low, it typically indicates an overactive thyroid function. If TSH levels are high, it typically indicates low thyroid function.

The Free T3 Test measures the amount of free, or unbound, T3 in the blood, which can measure thyroid health and potentially identify thyroid disease. T3, or Triiodothyronine, is a thyroid hormone. It is responsible for providing fuel to the body’s cells. When T3 levels are abnormally low (hypothyroidism), it causes cell dysfunction and can lead to symptoms like weight gain, constipation, dry skin, hair loss, and others. Low T3 levels may lead to the development of chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes. When T3 levels are abnormally high, it can lead to anxiety, insomnia, heart palpitations, and bowel discomfort.