Type
Blood Testing
Biomarkers
8
Duration
15 min
Results
5 days
The most comprehensive hormone panel offered, combining the general hormone profile with insulin, full thyroid function, IGF-1, and growth hormone. Bridges the gap between hormonal and metabolic health — insulin resistance and thyroid dysfunction often present alongside hormonal imbalances and can be missed without dedicated testing.
This is the most comprehensive hormone panel available from Blood Test Perth, combining the full general hormone profile with insulin, complete thyroid function, and growth factors. It bridges the gap between hormonal and metabolic health — two systems that are deeply interconnected but rarely tested together in standard pathology panels. The thyroid component measures TSH, free T3, and free T4, providing a complete picture of thyroid hormone production and peripheral conversion. Subclinical thyroid dysfunction is remarkably common, affecting an estimated 5-10% of the adult population, and frequently presents with symptoms — weight changes, fatigue, temperature sensitivity, hair loss — that overlap with hormonal imbalances. Without testing both systems simultaneously, the underlying cause may be misidentified. Fasting insulin is a powerful metabolic marker that is not included in standard glucose testing. Insulin resistance can develop years before blood glucose becomes abnormal, and it is associated with hormonal disruption including elevated testosterone in women (PCOS pattern) and reduced testosterone in men. Detecting insulin resistance early opens a window for lifestyle intervention before progression to type 2 diabetes. The inclusion of IGF-1 and growth hormone alongside the adrenal markers (DHEA-S, cortisol) and full sex hormone panel makes this the most thorough single-panel option for evaluating the endocrine system. It is particularly well suited for individuals with complex symptoms that may involve multiple hormonal axes, those pursuing longevity optimisation, or anyone wanting to establish a comprehensive baseline before beginning any hormone-related intervention.
Key Details
- Biomarkers
- ~14
- Added
- Insulin + full thyroid
- Results
- 3-5 days
Who Is This For?
Complete hormone + metabolic assessment, thyroid dysfunction investigation, insulin resistance screening
What's Included
Preparation Required
Fast for 10-12 hours (for insulin). Morning blood draw before 10am recommended.
Panel Categories
Biomarkers Tested
8The active form of thyroid hormone responsible for regulating metabolism, energy, and body temperature. Free T3 is converted from T4 in tissues and is three to four times more potent than T4.
The unbound, active form of the main thyroid hormone T4. Free T4 directly reflects thyroid gland output and is used alongside TSH to diagnose and monitor thyroid disorders.
Free triiodothyronine; high levels indicate hyperthyroidism, low levels hypothyroidism.
Free thyroxine; high levels indicate hyperthyroidism, low levels hypothyroidism.
A group of proteins in blood including antibodies (immunoglobulins), transport proteins, and enzymes. Elevated globulin can indicate chronic infection, inflammation, or blood cancers. Calculated by subtracting albumin from total protein.
An inactive form of T3 produced when the body converts T4. Elevated reverse T3 can occur during illness, stress, or caloric restriction and may indicate impaired thyroid hormone activation despite normal TSH levels.
Antibodies against thyroid peroxidase, an enzyme essential for thyroid hormone production. Positive TPO antibodies indicate autoimmune thyroid disease, most commonly Hashimoto's thyroiditis, even before symptoms or TSH changes appear.
The primary screening test for thyroid function. TSH is produced by the pituitary gland to regulate thyroid hormone production. High TSH indicates an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), while low TSH suggests an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).
- Category
- Diagnostic
- Sample Type
- Blood (venous draw)
- Duration
- 15 min
- Results
- 5 days