Female Fertility
A comprehensive insight into your wellbeing with a diagnostic dive into markers that regulate your fertility, menstrual cycle and screen for any underlying reproductive health conditions such as PCOS and pituitary disorders
BIOMARKER PANELS
47 BIOMARKERS
Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH)
| Biomarker | Biomarker Definition: |
|---|---|
| Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) | AMH is a hormone produced by the ovaries. A blood test measures the level of AMH in a sample to indicate a woman’s ovarian reserve and egg count. |
Red Blood Cells, Red Cell Distribution, Haemoglobin, Hematocrit, Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin Concentration (MCHC), Mean Cell Haemoglobin (MCH), Mean Cell Volume (MCV), Platelets, Mean Platelet Volume (MPV), White Blood Cells, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Neutrophils, Basophils, Eosinophils
| Biomarker | Biomarker Definition: |
|---|---|
| Red Blood Cells | A component of blood that carries oxygen and carbon dioxide around the body. |
| Red Cell Distribution | A measurement of the difference of sizes and volume of red blood cells. |
| Haemoglobin | An iron-containing protein within red blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen. |
| Hematocrit | A measurement of the volume of red blood cells compared to the total blood volume (red blood cells and plasma). |
| Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) | A measurement of haemoglobin concentration in a red blood cell relative to the cells volume. |
| Mean Cell Haemoglobin (MCH) | A measurement of the average amount of haemoglobin in a single red blood cell. |
| Mean Cell Volume (MCV) | A measurement of the mean size of red blood cells. |
| Platelets | A component of blood that prevent bleeding and allow blood to clot. |
| Mean Platelet Volume (MPV) | A measurement of the average platelet size |
| White Blood Cells | A component of blood that are part of the body’s immune system, helping the body fight infection and disease. |
| Lymphocytes | A type of immune white blood cell, found in the blood and in lymph tissue. |
| Monocytes | A type of immune white blood cell that travel through the blood to kill micro-organisms and remove dead cells. |
| Neutrophils | A type of immune white blood cell that has an important role in the immune system and helps the body fight bacterial infection. |
| Basophils | A type of immune white blood cell, found in the blood with enzymes that are released during allergic reactions. |
| Eosinophils | A type of immune white blood cell that releases enzymes in response to gastrointestinal infection, allergic reaction. |
Iron, Ferritin, Total Iron Binding Capacity, Transferrin, Transferrin Saturation
| Biomarker | Biomarker Definition: |
|---|---|
| Iron | A mineral the body needs to make haemoglobin, a substance in the blood that carries oxygen from the lungs to the body. |
| Ferritin | A protein that binds to iron and stores it for use by the body. |
| Total Iron Binding Capacity | TIBC – A TIBC (total iron-binding capacity) test measures your blood’s ability to attach to iron and carry it throughout your body. |
| Transferrin | A protein that transports iron through the blood to various tissues, such as the liver, spleen, and bone marrow. |
| Transferrin Saturation | A transferrin saturation test tells us how much iron in the blood is bound to transferrin. A low transferrin saturation can indicate an iron deficiency. |
Cholesterol, High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL), Low-Density Lipoprotien (LDL), Triglycerides, Chol:HDL
| Biomarker | Biomarker Definition: |
|---|---|
| Cholesterol | A fat-like substance found in all the cells in your body. The body needs cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D and digestive substances. |
| High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) | Commonly known as ‘good’ cholesterol, HDL carries LDL (bad) cholesterol away from the arteries and back to the liver. |
| Low-Density Lipoprotien (LDL) | Commonly known as ‘bad’ cholesterol, LDL is a fat that circulates in the blood, moving cholesterol around the blood stream. |
| Triglycerides | A type of fat that is the most common type of fat in the blood, used by the body for energy. |
| Chol:HDL | A measurement of total circulating cholesterol in the blood compared in ratio to the amount of HDL, ‘good cholesterol’. |
Chloride, Phosphate, Potassium*, Sodium, Urea
| Biomarker | Biomarker Definition: |
|---|---|
| Chloride | Chloride is one the electrolytes in your blood. Electrolytes are essential for nerve and muscle function and maintain pH balance of your blood and water balance. |
| Phosphate | Phosphates are essential for the production of energy, muscle and nerve function, and bone growth. |
| Potassium | Potassium is a mineral that helps nerves and muscles communicate, nutrients move into cells and waste products move out of cells. |
| Sodium | A mineral needed by the body to keep body fluids in homeostasis (balance). |
| Urea | A waste product formed by the breakdown of amino acids from protein in the liver. |
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Triiodothyronine (T3), Thyroxine (T4), Anti-Thyroglobulin Antibody (Anti-TG), Anti-Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody (Anti-TPO)
| Biomarker | Biomarker Definition: |
|---|---|
| Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) | TSH is produced by the pituitary gland in the brain, acts on the thyroid gland to regulate thyroid hormone production. |
| Triiodothyronine (T3) | T3 is a thyroid hormone. It plays an important role in the body’s control of metabolism (the many processes that control the rate of activity in cells/tissues. |
| Thyroxine (T4) | T4 is a thyroid hormone responsible for many bodily functions including (but not exclusive to) the metabolism, mood, body temperature. |
| Anti-Thyroglobulin Antibody (Anti-TG) | A thyroglobulin antibody test looks for certain antibodies that attack the thyroid. The presence of these antibodies in high levels may indicate an autoimmune condition. |
| Anti-Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody (Anti-TPO) | TPO plays an important role in the production of thyroid hormones. A TPO test detects for thryoid related autoimmune disorders. |
Lutenising Hormone (LH), Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG), Oestradiol (E2), Testosterone, Prolactin, Progesterone, Free Androgen Index (FAI)
| Biomarker | Biomarker Definition: |
|---|---|
| Lutenising Hormone (LH) | In females, LH stimulates the ovaries to produce oestradiol, triggering ovulation and development of the corpus luteum. |
| Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) | In females, FSH helps control the menstrual cycle and the production of eggs by the ovaries. |
| Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) | Sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) is a protein that transports androgens and oestrogens in the blood and regulates their access to target tissues. |
| Oestradiol (E2) | In females, oestrodiol communicates with the hypothalamus and pituitary gland to control the development of the follicle, ovulation and the menstrual cycle. |
| Testosterone | Testosterone is produced in the ovaries and adrenal glands, it regulates many bodily processes including: fertility, libido, muscle mass, fat distribution. |
| Prolactin | Prolactin is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland, typically responsible for lactation, breast tissue/gland development. |
| Progesterone | Progesterone is a sex hormone produced in the adrenal glands and ovaries, it plays an important role in regulating menstruation and pregnancy. |
| Free Androgen Index (FAI) | Free Androgen Index the ratio of total testosterone to sex hormone binding globulin (a protein that binds to sex hormones, transporting them in an inactive form). |
Vitamin D
| Biomarker | Biomarker Definition: |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D | Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones. Deficiency is common and can affect bone health, muscle health, immune function and mood. |
C- Reactive Protein (CRP)
| Biomarker | Biomarker Definition: |
|---|---|
| C- Reactive Protein (CRP) | C-reactive protein is a protein produced by the liver, concentrations rise in response to inflammation. A high or increasing amount of CRP in your blood can suggest that you have an acute infection or inflammation. |
Glucose, Insulin, HBA1C
| Biomarker | Biomarker Definition: |
|---|---|
| Glucose | A blood glucose test is used to find out if your blood sugar levels are in a healthy range. It can be used to help diagnose and monitor diabetes. |
| Insulin | Insulin is a hormone that your pancreas makes. It helps move blood glucose (blood sugar) from your bloodstream into your cells where it’s used for energy. Testing measures the amount of insulin, the hormone that lets cells take in glucose |
| HBA1C | Testing for HbA1c gives an indication of what an individual’s average blood sugar level has been over recent weeks/months. |