POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME SCREENING PANEL

WHAT LAB TESTS ARE IN THE POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME SCREENING PANEL?

The Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Screening Panel consists of the following tests:

1.     Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

2.     Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

3.     Estradiol

4.     Prolactin

5.     Glucose and Insulin

6.     Lipid Panel

7.     TSH

8.     hcG

9.     Testosterone, Free (Direct), Serum with Total

10.  Sex Hormone‐Binding Globulin (SHBG)

AM I REQUIRED TO FAST FOR THIS PANEL OF LAB TESTS?

Yes.  You must fast at least eight (8) hours prior to having your specimen collected.

WHAT IS THE PRICE FOR THE POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME SCREENING PANEL?

$499.00

*Price may vary by location – contact your local ANY LAB TEST NOW

DESCRIPTION:

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is one of the most common causes of infertility and affects almost every part of a female’s body.  This disease causes multiple, fluid‐filled cysts on ovaries and can lead to missed or irregular periods, hormone imbalances and complications with your heart and blood vessels.

The Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Screening Panel (PCOS) tests all of your hormones and screens for disorders caused by this disease.  To diagnose PCOS, your doctor may order blood work to check hormone levels, insulin and glucose – ANY LAB TEST NOW® can detect all of these in a Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Screening Panel.

WHY DO I NEED IT?

One out of every 10 women of childbearing age suffers from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. This disease is especially concerning for pregnant women because it increases your chances for miscarriages, gestational diabetes, pre‐eclampsia and premature delivery.

Experts  have  yet  to  determine  the  exact  cause  of  Polycystic  Ovary  Syndrome,  but  this  panel  can determine any irregularities in your hormones.  Find out now at ANY LAB TEST NOW.

OTHER RELEVANT TESTS:

Customers  who  purchase  the  Polycystic  Ovary  Syndrome  Screening  Panel  should  also  consider  the Comprehensive Female Panel.

WHAT ARE THE TEST RESULT RANGES?

Normal Range:

FSH: Please see individual test.

LH: Please see individual test.

PROLACTIN:

Males: 2 ‐ 18	2 ‐ 18 ng/mL
Non‐pregnant females	2 ‐ 29 ng/mL
Pregnant women	10 ‐ 209 ng/mL

TESTOSTERONE FREE AND TOTAL: Please see individual test.

SEX HORMONE BINDING GLOBULIN:

Age	Male	Female
18‐29 y	7‐49 nmol/L	6‐112 nmol/L
30‐39 y	8‐48 nmol/L	14‐102 nmol/L
40‐49 y	9‐45 nmol/L	11‐100 nmol/L
50‐59 y	18‐47 nmol/L	17‐78 nmol/L
60‐69 y	17‐54     nmol/L	17‐95 nmol/L
70‐79 y	23‐65     nmol/L	21‐90 nmol/L
80‐91 y	20‐63     nmol/L	26‐77 nmol/L

HCG: A positive result may indicate that you are pregnant. A negative result can mean that you are not.

ESTRADIOL: Please see individual test.

LIPID PANEL: Please see individual test.

GLUCOSE: Please see individual test.

INSULIN: 5‐20 mcU/mL while fasting.

TSH: 0.5 ‐ 6.0 µ units/mL.

High Results Indicate:

FSH: Please see individual test.

LH: Please see individual test.

PROLACTIN: Elevated levels may indicate hypothalamic disease, hypothyroidism, kidney disease or pituitary tumors.

TESTOSTERONE FREE AND TOTAL: Please see individual test.

SEX HORMONE BINDING GLOBULIN:  Elevated levels may mean that there is less free testosterone available for tissues.

HCG: There are no high levels for this test.

ESTRADIOL: Please see individual test.

LIPID PANEL: Please see individual test.

GLUCOSE: Please see individual test.

INSULIN: Elevated levels may mean insulinoma, Type 2 diabetes, obesity or an injection of too much insulin.

TSH: Elevated levels can indicate hypothyroidism.

Low Results Indicate:

FSH: Please see individual test.

LH: Please see individual test.

PROLACTIN: There are no low values for this test.

TESTOSTERONE FREE AND TOTAL: Please see individual test.

SEX HORMONE BINDING GLOBULIN:  Low levels  may  mean  that there  is more  total testosterone available.

HCG: There are no low levels for this test.