Quick answer
The PCOS and Hormone Panel costs ₹2,749 and covers 9 tests (15 parameters). A 9-test hormone and metabolism panel for irregular periods and suspected PCOS: LH, FSH, prolactin, free testosterone, TSH, fasting insulin, fasting sugar, HbA1c and lipid profile. Fast 10 to 12 hours first, with plain water allowed. Reports are usually ready within 24 hours.
Irregular periods, acne, unwanted facial hair and stubborn weight gain often lead women to search for PCOS. This 9-test panel is for women with those concerns, and for anyone whose gynaecologist has asked for a hormone work-up. It helps answer two questions: could hormones be behind my symptoms, and has insulin resistance already begun to affect my sugar and cholesterol?
LH and FSH show the signals the brain sends to the ovaries, and free testosterone looks for raised male-type hormones. TSH and prolactin are there for a different reason: thyroid problems and high prolactin can also upset periods, so a doctor needs to rule them out before calling it PCOS. Fasting insulin, fasting sugar and HbA1c show how your body handles glucose, and the lipid profile checks the cholesterol pattern often seen with insulin resistance.
A blood panel alone does not diagnose PCOS. A doctor puts these results together with your cycle history, physical signs and often a pelvic ultrasound, which is not part of this panel. Whatever the result, please discuss it with a doctor before starting any treatment.
Tests included (9 tests · 15 parameters)
Luteinizing Hormone (LH) Test1 parameter
Measures the pituitary hormone that triggers ovulation in women and testosterone production in men, used in fertility, PCOS and puberty checks.
- Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Test1 parameter
Measures the hormone that drives egg development and sperm production, used to look at ovarian reserve, menopause, missed periods and low sperm count.
- Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Serum Prolactin Test1 parameter
Checks the milk-making hormone prolactin, often behind irregular or missed periods, milky nipple discharge, infertility or low sex drive.
- Serum Prolactin
Free Testosterone Test1 parameter
Measures the unbound, active share of testosterone, useful when total testosterone is borderline or carrier proteins are abnormal, in men and in women.
- Free Testosterone
TSH Test1 parameter
A single-hormone blood test used for a routine thyroid check, or to confirm that a stable thyroid tablet dose is still right.
- TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)
Serum Insulin Test (Fasting)1 parameter
Measures insulin after an overnight fast, which doctors read with fasting glucose to look for insulin resistance, as in PCOS, fatty liver and prediabetes.
- Fasting Serum Insulin (µIU/mL)
Fasting Blood Sugar Test (FBS)1 parameter
Measures blood glucose after an overnight fast to screen for diabetes and prediabetes.
- Fasting Plasma Glucose
HbA1c Test (Glycated Haemoglobin)1 parameter
Shows your average blood sugar over the last 2–3 months — the key test to diagnose and monitor diabetes.
- HbA1c (%)
Lipid Profile Test7 parameters
Measures cholesterol and triglycerides to assess your risk of heart attack and stroke.
- Total Cholesterol
- HDL Cholesterol
- LDL Cholesterol
- VLDL Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio
- LDL/HDL Ratio
Who should take it?
- Women with irregular, delayed or missed periods
- Women with acne, thinning scalp hair or extra facial hair
- Women with weight gain around the waist that is hard to shift
- Women asked by a gynaecologist to check hormones before planning pregnancy
How to prepare
- 1 Fast for 10 to 12 hours for insulin, sugar and cholesterol. Plain water is allowed.
- 2 Ask your doctor which cycle day to choose. Day 2 to 5 is common for LH and FSH. If periods have stopped, your doctor will tell you when to test.
- 3 Give the sample in the morning and sit quietly for a few minutes first, because stress can raise prolactin.
- 4 Tell our staff about birth control pills, metformin or hormone tablets. Do not stop any medicine for this test unless your doctor asks.
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PCOS Hormone Panel – FAQs
What is the price of the PCOS and Hormone Panel?
₹2,749 at all 45 Live Line centres and for home sample collection.
Which tests are included in the PCOS Hormone Panel?
9 tests: Luteinizing Hormone (LH) Test, Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Test, Serum Prolactin Test, Free Testosterone Test, TSH Test, Serum Insulin Test (Fasting), Fasting Blood Sugar Test (FBS), HbA1c Test (Glycated Haemoglobin), Lipid Profile Test.
Is fasting required for the PCOS Hormone Panel?
Yes. Fast 10 to 12 hours first, and plain water is allowed.
How is this different from the Women's Health Checkup?
The Women's Health Checkup is a yearly review of blood count, iron, vitamin D, thyroid and organs. This panel is narrower and looks at reproductive hormones and insulin. Choose it if periods, skin, hair growth or conceiving are your concern, rather than general wellbeing.
Are PCOS and PCOD different conditions?
Both terms are used in India for a similar pattern of irregular periods, raised male-type hormones and ovaries with many small follicles. Doctors more commonly use PCOS today. The tests in this panel are the same whichever name you have heard, and your doctor will explain what applies to you.
Does a normal result mean I do not have PCOS?
Not necessarily. PCOS can be present with hormone levels inside the printed range, because the diagnosis also depends on your cycles, physical signs and ultrasound findings. If symptoms continue, take your report to a gynaecologist or an endocrinologist for a full assessment.
Why is fasting insulin part of a hormone panel?
Many women with PCOS make more insulin than usual to keep their sugar normal. Fasting insulin read with fasting sugar can reveal this early, sometimes years before diabetes shows up. There is no single agreed cut-off, so your doctor will read the two values together.
Medical disclaimer: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult a qualified doctor to interpret your results and before starting or changing any treatment.