Comprehensive Hormones, in Kolkata

Fasting and dietary instructions:

Fast for 8 to 12 hours before the test. Water is allowed and encouraged , drink 2 to 3 glasses before leaving home. Avoid tea, coffee, juice, food, alcohol, and supplements during the fasting window.

Medication guidance:

If you are on levothyroxine, do not take your morning dose before the blood draw. Collect the sample first, then take your medication , taking it beforehand temporarily elevates free T4 and can produce a misleadingly low TSH.

What to bring:

Bring your doctor's prescription or test requisition, a valid photo ID, and your corporate health insurance card if using cashless OPD. Wear short sleeves or clothing with sleeves that roll up easily.

Timing:

Morning slots are recommended for most blood tests. Most markers are most stable before meals and activity. GetVisit home collection in Kolkata is available from 6:00 AM, including in Dum Dum and Ballygunge.

TSH, Free T4, Free T3, Total T4/T3, Cortisol (AM), ACTH, LH, FSH, Testosterone (total/free), Estradiol, Progesterone, Prolactin, DHEA‑S, SHBG, Insulin

When does a doctor order Comprehensive Hormones?

Your doctor orders Comprehensive Hormones when you report unexplained fatigue, weight changes, hair loss, cold or heat intolerance, palpitations, or menstrual irregularities. It is also ordered in routine annual health checks for adults above 30 and for pregnant women, in whom thyroid function must be closely monitored.

Who should get Comprehensive Hormones done in Kolkata?

Autoimmune hypothyroidism is among the most commonly diagnosed endocrine conditions in West Bengal. Women in Kolkata aged 25 to 50 who experience fatigue, weight gain, or menstrual irregularities should prioritise thyroid testing , these symptoms are often misattributed to stress or anaemia. Comprehensive Hormones is an expanded endocrine panel used to evaluate thyroid, adrenal, pituitary and sex hormone function. Doctors order it for symptoms like fatigue, unexplained weight change, menstrual irregularities, low libido or fertility concerns. Adults above 30 in Kolkata benefit from periodic health screening that includes Comprehensive Hormones as part of a broader preventive panel. Residents of Gariahat, Behala, and across the city with chronic conditions, those on long-term medication, and individuals with a relevant family history should test at the frequency their specialist recommends.

What conditions can Comprehensive Hormones help diagnose?

The conditions diagnosable through Comprehensive Hormones depend on the specific markers the test measures. Results either confirm a suspected diagnosis, support a clinical suspicion requiring further investigation, or effectively exclude the condition the test was screening for.

What do Comprehensive Hormones results mean?

Subclinical hypothyroidism: TSH mildly elevated (4–10 mIU/L), normal free T4. Your doctor decides on treatment based on symptoms, anti-TPO status, and cardiovascular risk. TSH above 10 mIU/L: overt hypothyroidism , treatment is universally recommended. During pregnancy, TSH should be below 2.5 mIU/L in the first trimester.

How often should Comprehensive Hormones be repeated?

For preventive screening with a normal baseline: annually for most adults above 35. For monitoring a known condition: at the interval your specialist recommends , typically every 3 to 6 months for active conditions and annually for stable, well-controlled ones.

What happens after Comprehensive Hormones results are ready?

Your GetVisit digital report is delivered to your phone as soon as results are authorised. Share it directly with your doctor via the app, or book a consultation with a GetVisit-verified specialist on the same platform. Critical values outside a safe range are flagged by the laboratory for urgent clinical review.