Description

Comprehensive laboratory evaluation for underlying contributors to hair loss

Hair loss and hair thinning can result from a combination of hormonal imbalances, nutritional deficiencies, thyroid dysfunction, inflammation, or autoimmune conditions. The Hair Loss Panel – Advanced provides an in-depth laboratory assessment designed to help identify medical factors that may contribute to hair shedding or impaired hair growth in both men and women.

Biomarkers Included

Autoimmune & Inflammatory Markers

  • ANA Screen, IFA with Reflex to Titer and Pattern
  • C-Reactive Protein (CRP)

Hormone Evaluation

  • Androstenedione (LC/MS/MS)
  • DHEA Sulfate
  • Dihydrotestosterone (DHT, LC/MS/MS)
  • Testosterone (Total, Free, and Sex Hormone Binding Globulin)
  • Estradiol
  • Progesterone
  • Prolactin
  • Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
  • Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

Thyroid Function

  • Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
  • Free T3
  • Free T4

Iron & Nutritional Status

  • Ferritin
  • Iron and Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC)
  • Vitamin B12 and Folate Panel
  • Methylmalonic Acid

General Health & Blood Evaluation

  • Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Differential and Platelets

Additional Screening

  • RPR (Diagnosis) with Reflex to Titer and Confirmatory Testing

When This Panel Is Commonly Used

  • Unexplained hair thinning or excessive shedding
  • Suspected hormonal or androgen-related hair loss
  • Evaluation of iron deficiency or nutritional contributors
  • Thyroid-related hair changes
  • Inflammatory or autoimmune concerns affecting hair health

Patient Preparation

  • Fasting: Not required
  • Specimen type: Blood