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11 Test Parameters
C-Reactive Protein (CRP), Quantitative
1 PARAMETER INCLUDED
1 PARAMETER INCLUDED
Folic Acid / Folate (Vitamin B9)
1 PARAMETER INCLUDED
1 PARAMETER INCLUDED
- Folic Acid ( vitamin B-9)
Iron Studies
4 PARAMETERS INCLUDED
4 PARAMETERS INCLUDED
Thyroid Profile Total
3 PARAMETERS INCLUDED
3 PARAMETERS INCLUDED
- T3, Total Tri Iodothyronine
- T4, Total Thyroxine
- TSH Ultra - sensitive
Vitamin B12 / Cyanocobalamin
1 PARAMETER INCLUDED
1 PARAMETER INCLUDED
Vitamin D 25 Hydroxy
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Who all are eligible for this test?
- Women and men over age 20, People who are facing a hair loss problem
- Everyone, including pregnant women, people who are facing a hair loss problem
- Anyone suffering from a severe viral infection, heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, or lupus, people who are facing a hair loss problem
- Someone with symptoms of folic acid deficiency, pregnant women (before or during pregnancy), people who are facing a hair loss problem
- Everyone with a low calcium level or symptoms of vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, bone weakness or softness, or fractures, people who are facing a hair loss problem
- people who have deficiency symptoms and are at a higher risk of having low vitamin B-12 levels in their bodies, people who are facing a hair loss problem
Why take this test?
- To check thyroid status and to find out any hormonal deficiency related to thyroid gland.
- To diagnose iron deficiency.
- It benefits by reducing the chance of further complications related to any illness.
- Folic acid helps your body produce and maintain new cells. Folic acid is used to treat folic acid deficiency and certain types of anaemia (lack of red blood cells).
- This test will tell you the condition of your bones (strong or weak).
- It checks for the anaemia caused by vitamin B12 deficiency.
What are the benefits of this test?
- This test will diagnose any thyroid disease (Hypothyroid or Hyperthyroid), cause of infertility (in a couple) and monitor the treatment as well.
- It helps in the diagnosis of blood iron levels and treating related diseases.
- This test helps the doctors assess further treatment.
- to evaluate the cause of neuropathy, anemia, folate deficiency.
- This test checks vitamin D levels and monitor bone disorders if any.
- Diagnoses the cause of certain types of anemia, such as megaloblastic anaemia.
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Overview
Alopecia, commonly referred to as hair loss, can be temporary or permanent. You may experience hair loss on the scalp or the entire body, which could be due to heredity, Tinea capitis, Telogen effluvium, hormonal changes, medical conditions, or aging.
- Hormonal Changes: Imbalances in thyroid, PCOS, or male/female hormones can affect hair growth.
- Nutrient Deficiencies: Lack of iron, zinc, vitamin D, or biotin weakens hair follicles.
- Stress & Lifestyle Factors: High stress, irregular sleep, or harsh hair treatments can accelerate hair loss.
- Medical Conditions: Autoimmune disorders, scalp infections, and chronic illnesses can also contribute.
- Tinea capitis: A fungal infection of the scalp that can cause itchy, scaly patches and hair loss.
- Telogen effluvium: A temporary hair shedding condition triggered by stress, surgery, illness, or hormonal changes, causing more hairs than usual to enter the resting (telogen) phase.
It might take you by surprise that, on average, a human scalp has about 100,000 hairs, which go through three main phases: anagen (growth), catagen (transition), and telogen (rest). Nonetheless, a human scalp naturally sheds 50 to 100 hairs every day.
Any disturbance in this cycle, or damage to a hair follicle, can increase the rate of hair loss beyond the body's normal regeneration. It may cause no new growth, hair loss from a receding edge or patches, or an overall thinning effect.
Hair loss is a common issue that not just bothers women in general, but also affects men. Despite careful hair care, issues like hair fall, dandruff, scalp rashes, dryness, and dull or rough hair can still cause significant stress.
While quick fixes, such as changing your shampoo and conditioner, may offer temporary relief, identifying the root cause is key to long-lasting hair health.
Choose Redcliffe Labs' Hair Fall Screening Package to assess underlying health conditions. It contains 11 parameters that assess your body's deficiencies required for healthy hair. These include vitamins, minerals and hormones.
Book a hairfall test now with a home sample collection.
Common Symptoms Associated With Hair Fall
The hairfall screening checkup uses a blood sample to help detect the reason behind your hair fall. Most commonly the package is recommended for individuals experiencing symptoms:
- Visible changes in hair density, hairline, and scalp health
- Daily shedding of hair
- Receding hairline, including the temple area, eyebrows, or eyelashes.
- Itchy scalp
- Dry or flaky scalp
- Rashes or tender patches on the scalp
- Dark patches
When Should You See A Doctor?
You should see a doctor if you experience a sudden, rapid, or unexplained hair loss, or if there is no change in the condition for more than a few weeks despite lifestyle changes.
If the hair loss is also accompanied by itching, pain, dandruff, scaling, bald patches, hormonal symptoms such as irregular periods or acne, and fatigue, then a medical evaluation is necessary. It is because these signs may indicate a deficiency or a health condition that needs to be treated.
Why Choose the Hair Fall Screening Package?
Choosing the package helps you and your doctor understand the root cause of hair loss. It provides tailored treatment guidance to doctors to help prevent further hair thinning and restore hair strength and growth.
Test Details
| Also known as | Hair Fall Assessment Package, Hair Fall Checkup, Hair Fall Comprehensive Panel, Hair Fall Panel, Healthy Hair Package |
| Purpose | This diagnoses the cause of hair problems, like hair fall or dandruff, & helps doctors suggest treatment. |
| Preparation | No special preparation is needed |
| Fasting | Not required |
| Home sample collection | Available |
| Sample Type | Blood |
| Reports | 14 hours |
Purpose of the Hair Fall Test Package
The hair fall screening checkup includes a comprehensive blood test to detect vitamin and mineral deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, or other underlying conditions.
Key Purposes of the Test
1. Identify Underlying Causes of Hair Loss
The package is a step-by-step program that is aimed at figuring out what is causing hair problems such as excessive hair fall, thinning hair, scalp problems, etc.
This will allow you to see if you're losing your hair because of a lack of vitamins or due to hormonal changes caused by some type of metabolic dysfunction.
2. Determine Vitamin Levels
Analyzing iron status is done via serum iron, total iron binding capacity (TIBC), transferring saturation, and unsaturated iron binding capacity (UIBC). Low iron levels or inappropriate iron storage can result in the weakening of hair follicles.
Additionally, the test will also assess both Vitamin B12 and Folate (Vitamin B9) since both vitamins are needed for optimal growth of new hair tissues and renewal of cells. It monitors your Vitamin D (25-Hydroxy-Vitamin D) levels, a lack of which has been linked to hair loss; thus, providing sufficient levels is a way of keeping hair follicles healthy.
3. Hormonal/Thyroid Assessment
The test includes a Thyroid Profile (T3, T4, TSH) because thyroid-related issues such as hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism is a significant cause of hair loss.
4. Inflammation or Chronic Illness Marker
The package often includes C‑Reactive Protein (CRP). An increase in CRP often points to some underlying inflammation or possible infection. It may have an effect on your scalp health and thus, potentially inhibit your scalp's ability to support hair growth.
5. Convenience & Accessibility
Convenience and accessibility are key considerations for this hair fall screening package. Many Redcliffe Labs packages include home sample collection, so you don't have to visit a laboratory to get tested.
Additionally, in most cases, no fasting is needed, making the process very fast, easy, and convenient for patients.
6. Comprehensive Overview of Hair Health
Analyzing nutrients, hormonal & inflammatory markers help doctors to obtain a complete picture of your health.
Individualized treatment plans can be determined based on these markers, including whether you require nutritional supplementation, hormone treatment, dietary or lifestyle modifications or topical treatments.
What Does the Test Detect?
Hair Fall Screening Test includes a series of tests for the most relevant blood markers that help identify the most important causes of hair loss:
- Iron & Ferritin: The test checks iron deficiency, which is the most frequent reason for hair thinning.
- Thyroid Hormones (TSH, T3, T4): The test measures thyroid disorders that could cause hair loss.
- Vitamin Profile (B12 & D): These two vitamins are essential for the development of healthy hair follicles.
By performing these tests, it is possible to reveal nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, and the problems related to metabolism that allow the doctors to suggest the most suitable treatments. These may include supplements, lifestyle modifications, and medical interventions for effective hair restoration.
Preparation for the Hair Fall Test Package
No special preparation is needed for the healthy hair package. It is a simple blood test without fasting and the results are usually available within 14 hours.
You can eat as usual before the test, and stay hydrated for a smooth sample collection. Avoid heavy exercise before the test to prevent alterations in hormone and metabolic markers.
However, if you are currently on medications like biotin, iron, or vitamin D, inform your doctor.
Sharing details of your ongoing medications, phobia of fear & needles, or any other concern with a doctor or phlebotomist in advance will not influence your test outcomes. You can expect an accurate interpretation of your results.
The Procedure of the Test
Once you have booked the test on our website, via app, or calling customer support at 898 898 87 87, a trained phlebotomist arrives at your home (or you may visit a nearby Redcliffe Lab if preferred). A small blood sample is taken from a vein in your arm using sterile, single-use equipment.
Typically, this process takes about 2-3 minutes and you will feel only a very mild pinch at most, which is generally less than a mosquito bite. Then, the samples are transported to a laboratory under controlled circumstances to ensure their precision and integrity.
Your report is prepared after the detailed lab analysis, and sent to you electronically. This allows you to view it at any time without waiting in queues or visiting a clinic.
What Does the Test Reports Indicate?
When you lose hair, the first visible thing will be the symptoms, but your hair fall screening package report unfolds the story of the root cause which is behind your hair fall. The report clears whether the reason is a vitamin or mineral deficiency, hormonal imbalance, thyroid disorder, inflammation, or general blood health.
Key Indicators from the Test Report:
Nutritional Deficiencies
- Iron: One of the reasons for hair thinning can be low iron levels. Iron studies can help you recognize if it is so.
- Vitamins: Lack of Vitamin D and B12 may cause the hair to become weak and growth to be slow.
- Zinc: Low levels can hinder the repair of hair tissue and growth.
Hormonal Imbalances
- Thyroid: One of the most common reasons for a bald spot or excessive hair fall is imbalanced thyroid hormones. A thyroid profile (T3, T4, and TSH) is used to diagnose this condition.
Underlying Health Conditions
- Anemia A complete blood count (CBC) can show if you have anemia or an infection that is causing your hair to fall out.
- Other Conditions: Hormonal and nutritional tests can show other problems that are going on, such as autoimmune diseases or difficulties caused by stress.
So, each parameter is being measured against the standard reference ranges. It is marked as low, normal, or high helping your doctor to figure out if your hair loss is temporary, stress-related, nutritional, or a medical condition.
Hence, a personalized plan comprising supplements, lifestyle changes, or medical treatment, can be recommended to restore healthy hair growth and prevent further damage.
What If the Test Reports Are Positive?
If the Hair Fall Checkup result is positive and shows abnormalities such as nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, and inflammatory markers, this indicates an underlying cause contributing to hair loss,such as:
- Nutritional deficiencies – low iron, ferritin, vitamin D, or B12 affecting hair growth.
- Hormonal imbalances – thyroid issues, high androgens, or reproductive hormone fluctuations.
- Inflammation or systemic conditions – chronic illness or elevated inflammatory markers that disrupt the hair cycle.
In such situations, doctors will most probably suggest dietary supplements, hormone therapy, lifestyle changes, or additional testing to figure out the exact cause and then treat it.
Early treatment based on positive test results can actually delay or even stop hair loss and promote healthier hair growth. Regular check-ups and tests may also be advised to keep track of how well the treatments are working and to make changes if needed.
Prevention
- Consume a well-balanced diet, including iron, vitamins B12, D, and zinc that are necessary for hair follicles.
- Apply natural remedies such as aloe vera, coconut oil, and amla pack to calm the scalp and make hair firm.
- Keep massaging the scalp which will bring more blood to the area and thus, stimulate hair growth.
- Do not style your hair with too much heat and avoid using chemical treatments that will harm your hair shafts.
- Practice relaxation methods such as yoga or meditation to calm high levels of stress that usually leads to more hair shedding.
- Do not use harsh hair care products and hair style in such a way that the hair is not pulled.
- Stay hydrated and maintain good overall health, as systemic health affects hair quality.
These easy-to-do lifestyle and care habits will help you have strong, healthy hair and make hair fall less likely.
Who Should Take the Test?
The hair fall screening package is recommended for people with such symptoms. Here’s the list of symptoms:
- Daily hair shedding more than usual or thinning hair
- Hair loss at the front of the head, the temples, eyebrows, or eyelashes area
- Scalp that is dry, itchy, or flaky
- Rashes on the scalp, tender patches, or dark spots
- Early hair loss or baldness in the family
- People with nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, or those who have chronic illnesses that affect the hair growth.
Even if you have not lost a lot of hair, you can still take the test in order to find out the hidden causes. This allows you to take preventive measures and get targeted treatment to keep your hair healthy.
Risk Factors Associated With the Test
The healthy hair package includes test parameters that are evaluated through a blood test. It is a safe, minimally invasive blood test. Possible minor risks include slight pain, bruising, or swelling at the needle site, and very rarely, infection.
Risk Factors that May Create A Need For the Test
Risk factors that may create a need for the Healthy Hair Screening include:
- Abnormal and abrupt hair shedding that is significantly more than the regular 50-100 hairs per day.
- Reduction in hair volume or receding hairline that may also include eyebrows or eyelashes.
- Imbalanced hormones such as those caused by thyroid disorders, PCOS, or menopause.
- Nutritional deficiencies due to low iron, vitamin D, biotin, or zinc intake.
- Continued stress or lifestyle factors that affect sleep, diet, or hair care.
- Scalp issues such as dandruff, rashes, dark patches, or infections.
- Family history of hair loss or early baldness.
- Conditions like an autoimmune disorder or a long-term illness.
A diagnosis made possible through this specialized hair screening helps identify the root causes for your hair loss. This will enable you to receive the appropriate treatment for your type of hair loss and also promote healthy hair growth.
Conclusion
Hair loss is a typical but upsetting issue that may result from a diverse range of factors such as the imbalance of hormones, lack of nutrients, stress, and even some diseases. The main point behind the success of the treatment and eventually the health of the hair is to locate the exact cause.
The Hair Fall panel from Redcliffe Labs includes a complete, convenient and user-friendly set of tests coupled with a home sample collection. It measures vitamins, minerals and hormones that are the main constituents of healthy hair.
Early detection through this test allows personalized interventions, helping prevent further hair thinning and promoting even stronger and healthier hair growth.
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