Advanced PCOS & Weight Gain Blood Test

17 Biomarkers | Venous Blood Test | CE-marked | UKAS-accredited | Doctor-reviewed results with personalised interpretation.

A comprehensive PCOS-related profile checking hormones, AMH, cortisol, blood sugar, cholesterol and thyroid markers. Designed for women who want a broader PCOS and metabolic health assessment, this test gives clear, clinically reviewed insight so you can understand your results and know what to do next.

Results are typically available within 2 working days from when your sample reaches the laboratory (excluding weekends and bank holidays).

£179.00

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Choose your sample collection method: Book a venous draw at our Livingston clinic Book a venous draw at home with a nurse +£63 Self-arrange a professional sample collection Partner clinic visit + £35.00

Follicle Stimulating Hormone
Luteinising Hormone

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

Cholesterol
HDL Cholesterol
HDL % of Total
LDL Cholesterol
Non-HDL Cholesterol
Triglycerides

HbA1c
Random Glucose

DHEA Sulphate
Testosterone
Sex Hormone Binding Globulin
Free Androgen Index

Cortisol

Anti-Mullerian Hormone

Fasting required 8–12 h before the test (water only) recommended for glucose, cholesterol/triglyceride accuracy
Sample timing: between 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Stay hydrated; avoid strenuous exercise, heavy meals, and supplements (iron, B12, multivitamins, biotin) for 48 hours prior
Continue prescribed medications unless otherwise directed

Frequently asked questions

It is for women investigating polycystic ovary syndrome, particularly where weight gain, difficulty losing weight, irregular periods, acne or unwanted hair growth are present. It combines the reproductive hormone assessment used in PCOS with a detailed metabolic and insulin evaluation.

The PCOS Hormone panel focuses on the hormonal picture. This advanced version adds insulin and blood sugar markers, because insulin resistance drives weight gain in a large proportion of women with PCOS and is frequently the factor that makes weight loss so difficult.

Between days two and five of your cycle if you are having periods, and fasted for 10 to 12 hours with water only. If your periods are infrequent or absent, which is common with PCOS, test at any time and record the date of your last period when booking.

No. PCOS is diagnosed using the Rotterdam criteria, which require at least two of three features: irregular ovulation, clinical or biochemical signs of raised androgens, and polycystic ovaries seen on ultrasound. This panel provides the biochemical evidence, which then needs to be combined with your symptoms and often a scan.

Raised insulin stimulates the ovaries to produce more testosterone, which worsens the hormonal symptoms of PCOS and promotes fat storage. Identifying insulin resistance often changes the management approach entirely, as it is treatable through diet, activity and sometimes medication.