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PCOS ~ What blood tests to have done

Jan 28th, 2009
by melanie.

What blood tests should be done to diagnose Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)?


Many doctors will require the following blood tests be done to successfully diagnose PCOS in a patient:

  • Fasting comprehensive biochemical and lipid panel;
  • 2-hour GTT with insulin levels (also called IGTT);
  • LH:FSH ratio;
  • Total testosterone;
  • DHEAS;
  • SHBG;
  • Androstenedione;
  • Prolactin and
  • TSH

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3 Comments on “PCOS ~ What blood tests to have done”

  1. #1 Tasuta
    on Sep 27th, 2009 at 12:57 pm

    A ton of information here. Thanks! I’ll be back for more

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    on Sep 29th, 2009 at 10:31 am

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  3. #3 Elaina
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 9:28 am

    Wow, what a lengthy and in depth article but full of useful information