Blood Tests

Low DHEA Symptoms in Females

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a crucial hormone produced by the adrenal glands and plays a multifaceted role in female physiology. Often overshadowed by more well-known hormones like oestrogen and progesterone, DHEA...

What is a urinary bilirubin test?

Understanding your body's vital markers is one of the first steps to maintaining long-term health. One such marker is bilirubin€”a yellowish substance that forms as a result of red blood...

Causes of high prolactin in men

Prolactin is a hormone that plays a significant role in reproductive and metabolic functions in both men and women. While commonly associated with lactation and maternal behaviours in women, prolactin...

What is a coeliac screen?

Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition that affects people of all ages, often going undetected for years due to its wide variation in symptoms and severity. One of the most...

What are normal prolactin levels?

Prolactin is a hormone with a wide range of physiological roles, primarily produced by the pituitary gland located at the base of the brain. While prolactin is widely recognised for...

What are normal oestradiol levels?

Oestradiol levels are typically tested using a simple blood test. In many cases, this is done as part of a broader hormone panel, especially when a patient is showing symptoms...