Blood collection at collection point
- After your order you receive instructions by email
- Make an appointment at a collection point near you
- Blood collection at 1,000+ locations across the Netherlands
Blood collection at collection point
- After your order you receive instructions by email
- Make an appointment at a collection point near you
- Blood collection at 1,000+ locations across the Netherlands
- Receive your results digitally by email
What is the Hair Loss Test?
The Hair Loss Test is a blood test that analyzes several key biomarkers. These markers provide insight into potential causes of hair loss, including nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, stress, and thyroid issues:
- Vitamin B12: Essential for healthy hair growth; deficiencies may contribute to hair loss.
- Iron: Important for oxygen delivery to hair follicles; low levels may cause hair shedding.
- Ferritin: Indicates iron stores in the body; low levels can lead to hair loss.
- TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone): Assesses thyroid function; abnormal levels can affect hair growth.
- Cortisol: Stress hormone; high levels may indicate stress-related hair loss.
- Iodine (serum): Needed for proper thyroid function; deficiency can contribute to hair loss.
- Dihydrotestosterone (DHT): Hormone involved in hereditary hair loss in men and women.
Why should you take the Hair Loss Test?
- To investigate unexplained hair loss.
- To detect nutritional deficiencies causing hair loss.
- To identify hormonal imbalances or thyroid problems.
- To understand stress-related causes of hair loss.
What does a high level mean?
- Vitamin B12, Iron, Ferritin, Iodine: Usually not problematic, but should be interpreted in context with other results.
- TSH: May indicate hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid).
- Cortisol: May indicate high stress levels or an underlying health condition.
- DHT: May indicate a genetic predisposition to hair loss.
What does a low level mean?
- Vitamin B12, Iron, Ferritin, Iodine: May indicate nutritional deficiencies causing hair loss.
- TSH: May indicate hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid).
- Cortisol: Uncommon; may indicate an inadequate stress response or adrenal insufficiency.
- DHT: Low DHT is rare and usually not directly related to hair loss.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to what people usually want to know.
How does it work from order to result?
After ordering we generate a referral letter and email you the instructions. You pick a collection point yourself and book an appointment there. Blood is drawn at the location, processed at the lab, and your result arrives digitally.
How quickly can I get tested?
Usually very quickly. Collection points typically have slots within a few days, sometimes even same-day. It depends on how busy the location is. For a few specialist analyses we first ship collection materials, which takes a bit longer.
Do I need to book an appointment?
At most collection points yes. Some accept walk-ins. This is clearly indicated per location. You choose the location that works best for you.
