Hormone Health Markers
Blood markers measuring hormone levels including thyroid function, sex hormones, adrenal hormones, and reproductive health indicators.
About Hormone Health Markers
Hormone health markers encompass a wide range of biomarkers that assess the function of your endocrine system. This includes thyroid hormones (TSH, FT3, FT4), sex hormones (testosterone, estrogen, progesterone), adrenal hormones (cortisol, DHEA-S), and reproductive hormones (FSH, LH, AMH).
Hormonal balance is crucial for energy, mood, metabolism, fertility, and overall quality of life. Imbalances can manifest as fatigue, weight changes, mood disturbances, reduced libido, menstrual irregularities, and many other symptoms. Regular hormone testing helps identify issues early and guides appropriate treatment.
All Hormone Health Markers
Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH)
pmol/L
A hormone produced by the ovaries that indicates egg quantity.
Learn moreAnti-TG (Thyroglobulin Antibodies)
IU/mL
Antibodies targeting thyroglobulin, a protein essential for thyroid hormone production.
Learn moreCortisol
nmol/L
The primary stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands.
Learn moreD.H.E.A. Sulphate (DHEAS)
μmol/L
An adrenal hormone that serves as a precursor to sex hormones.
Learn moreEstradiol (Oestradiol, E2)
pmol/L
Oestradiol (E2) is the most potent of the three forms of oestrogen. In women it is produced primarily by the ovaries and varies dramatically across the menstrual cycle. In men it is produced by aromatisation of testosterone in fat, brain, bone and other tissues. Australian pathology labs report E2 in pmol/L; older US-style ng/dL or pg/mL conversions are sometimes seen on imported reports.
Learn moreFerritin
μg/L
Ferritin is the body's main iron-storage protein. The amount of ferritin circulating in blood reflects how much iron is held in tissue stores (mostly liver, spleen and bone marrow). Because ferritin is also an acute-phase reactant, levels can rise temporarily during infection or inflammation, which can mask underlying iron deficiency.
Learn moreFSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)
IU/L
A pituitary hormone that stimulates egg and sperm production.
Learn moreFT3 (Free Triiodothyronine)
pmol/L
The unbound, biologically active form of T3, the most potent thyroid hormone.
Learn moreFT4 (Free Thyroxine)
pmol/L
The unbound, biologically active form of T4, the main thyroid hormone.
Learn moreLH (Luteinising Hormone)
IU/L
A pituitary hormone that triggers ovulation and stimulates testosterone production.
Learn moreProgesterone
nmol/L
A hormone produced mainly by the ovaries that prepares the uterus for pregnancy.
Learn moreProlactin
mIU/L
A hormone best known for stimulating milk production.
Learn morePSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen)
ng/mL
PSA is a protein produced by both healthy and cancerous prostate cells, measured in nanograms per millilitre (ng/mL). It is a screening signal — not a cancer diagnosis — used to decide whether further investigation (free PSA ratio, multiparametric MRI, biopsy) is warranted. Australian guidelines (RACGP, Cancer Council Australia) use age-adjusted thresholds rather than a single cut-off because PSA naturally rises with age as the prostate enlarges.
Learn moreSHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin)
nmol/L
SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin) is a glycoprotein produced by the liver that binds tightly to testosterone, dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and oestradiol. The portion of testosterone bound to SHBG is biologically inactive, so SHBG levels directly determine how much "free" (bioavailable) testosterone reaches tissues. Insulin and androgens lower SHBG; oestrogen, thyroid hormone and ageing raise it.
Learn moreT4 (Thyroxine)
pmol/L
The main hormone produced by the thyroid gland.
Learn moreTestosterone
nmol/L
Testosterone is the primary androgen (male sex hormone), produced mostly in the testes in men and in much smaller amounts by the ovaries and adrenal glands in women. Australian pathology labs report testosterone in nmol/L. Most circulating testosterone is bound to SHBG and albumin; only the small "free" fraction is biologically active. Levels follow a strong circadian pattern, peaking in the early morning, which is why diagnostic samples should be taken before 10 am.
Learn moreTSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)
mIU/L
TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) is produced by the pituitary gland and tells the thyroid how much thyroid hormone (T4 and T3) to make. It works on a feedback loop: when circulating thyroid hormone is low, TSH rises to stimulate more production; when thyroid hormone is high, TSH falls. Because the feedback loop is so sensitive, TSH typically changes before T4/T3 do — making it the single most useful screening test for thyroid dysfunction. Australian pathology labs report TSH in mIU/L (also written μIU/mL or mU/L — they are equivalent).
Learn moreRelated Lab Panels
- Thyroid Panel
A comprehensive assessment of thyroid function including TSH, free thyroid hormones, and antibodies for autoimmune thyroid disease.
- Male Hormone Panel
A comprehensive assessment of male hormone levels including testosterone, estrogen, and related markers.
- Female Hormone Panel
A comprehensive assessment of female reproductive hormones for fertility, menstrual health, and hormonal balance.
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