Hair loss blood test · Plymouth
Find the treatable causes of hair loss.
Low Iron, Thyroid problems, low Vitamin D and hormone changes are common, and treatable once found. No GP referral needed.
Why test
A blood test can find or rule out a cause.
Hair loss is common and often upsetting. In many cases a blood test can find, or rule out, a treatable cause.
Low Ferritin is one of the most common and correctable causes of thinning, especially in women. Thyroid problems, low Vitamin D and Zinc, and raised androgens can also play a part.
Good to know
- Results the next working day
- No fasting needed
- A clinician summary with your results
- No GP referral needed
- Prices are on our price list
Choose your test
Choose your profile.
Basic covers the most common treatable causes. Full adds hormone markers, which suits pattern hair loss or other signs of raised androgens, such as acne or irregular periods.
14 results. Full Blood Count, complete Iron Studies, full Thyroid function, Vitamin D, Zinc and CRP.
Everything in Hair Loss Basic, plus Testosterone, SHBG, Free Androgen Index, DHEA Sulphate, Oestradiol, Prolactin, Cortisol and Selenium.
Right here in Plymouth
Local care, close to home.
Your blood test is at Tor Clinical Rooms, 3 Darklake View, Plymouth PL6 7TL. Free parking on site, and easy to reach from the A38.
Who it is for
Worth testing if you have…
- Diffuse thinning or shedding
- Hair loss after illness or stress
- Heavy periods or low Iron before
- Tiredness alongside hair loss
- Acne or irregular periods
- Thyroid symptoms
What a blood test cannot do
Some hair loss, such as male or female pattern hair loss, is diagnosed by examination rather than a blood test.
The tests are most useful for finding conditions that cause hair loss or make it worse.
Your results
What your results mean.
If your results show low Iron, Vitamin D or Zinc, treatment is usually simple. Thyroid or hormone changes may need a follow-up or a referral.
If you would like to talk through your results or treatment options, you can book a follow-up appointment.
Blood tests give information. They do not diagnose a condition on their own. We explain your results in the context of your symptoms, medicines and history.
How it works
Four simple steps.
Book online, by phone on 01752 938102, or by email at Hello@TamarHealth.com.
Book
Pick your test and a time. £25 secures your slot, and the balance is paid in clinic.
Fill in your new patient form
Once you have booked, we send you a form. Tell us which test you want, and share your medical history so we can make sure it is right for you.
Come to the clinic
No fasting needed. Hormone tests are most accurate in the morning, so an earlier appointment is best for the Full profile.
Get your results
Most results come back the next working day, by email, with a clinician summary in plain English. Anything urgent, we phone you the same day.
Questions people ask
The things people most often ask before booking.
Choosing
Which profile should I choose?
The Basic profile covers the most common treatable causes. Choose Full if your hair loss may be hormonal, or you have acne or irregular periods.
Can I get advice before booking?
Yes. Send us a message, or book a routine appointment so a clinician can look at your symptoms and suggest the right tests.
What our patients say
Other ways we can help
Book your hair loss blood test
No GP referral needed. Most results the next working day.