Female Hair Nutrition Package | Lahalak Medical Platform
Focus on essential nutrients for hair growth; measuring vital vitamins and minerals to treat hair thinning and weakness from its nutritional roots.
Scientific name: Female Hair Health Nutritional Package
This comprehensive diagnostic and preventative laboratory package focuses intensively on a precise nutritional assessment related to women's hair health and growth. It includes measuring serum iron as an indicator of readily available iron and ferritin as an accurate measure of total body iron stores. It also measures vitamin D, vitamin B12, and zi...
Service type
Laboratory test (Blood)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Comprehensive assessment of iron (serum iron and iron stores "ferritin").
- Measuring the levels of essential vitamins for hair (vitamin D and vitamin B12).
- Measuring the level of zinc, a vital mineral for hair protein formation.
- Thyroid function test (TSH hormone).
- A complete blood count (CBC) for general health assessment and anemia screening.
- Consult a nutritionist or dermatologist to interpret the overall results.
- Personal support services from Lahalak
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting: Fasting for 8-12 hours before sample collection is recommended for optimal results, although food does not significantly affect most of these tests. Water is permitted.
- Timing of iron/ferritin sample: It is preferable to draw the sample in the morning, as iron levels are at their highest during the day.
- Avoid supplements: Stop taking iron, zinc, vitamin D, vitamin B12, or multivitamin supplements 48-72 hours before the scan to get the true baseline reading, unless otherwise directed by the doctor.
- For women: The test can be done on any day, but it should be noted that iron levels may be at their lowest during or immediately after menstruation.
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