Hormone Profile Blood Test — Female & Male Sex Hormone Panel | Boost & Glow

Exhausted, losing hair, and been told your bloods are normal? Low iron could still be the culprit.

This is one of the most important — and most misunderstood — areas of blood testing. Standard blood tests often only check haemoglobin, which can appear completely normal even when your iron stores are critically depleted. That means thousands of people are left struggling with debilitating fatigue and hair loss and told there's nothing wrong.

The Iron Studies test goes much deeper, measuring four key markers to give you a truly complete picture of your iron status — from how much you have stored, to how efficiently your body is transporting and using it.

What does the Iron Studies test check?

• Ferritin (Stored Iron) — the most important marker for iron deficiency; reflects how much iron your body has in reserve. Low ferritin is one of the most common — and most commonly missed — causes of fatigue and hair loss, even when other markers look normal
• Serum Iron — measures the amount of iron currently circulating in your blood
• Transferrin (Iron Transport Protein) — the protein responsible for carrying iron around the body; high levels can indicate iron deficiency, low levels may suggest overload or inflammation
• Transferrin Saturation — the percentage of transferrin that is actively carrying iron; a critical ratio for identifying both deficiency and overload with precision

Together, these four markers reveal the full story of your iron health — something a basic haemoglobin check simply cannot do.

Who is this test for?

This test is ideal for anyone who:

• Is experiencing persistent fatigue, low energy, or difficulty concentrating
• Has noticed increased hair shedding, thinning, or slow hair growth
• Has been told their bloods are "normal" but still feels exhausted
• Is pregnant, breastfeeding, or has recently given birth
• Follows a vegetarian or vegan diet and wants to monitor iron absorption
• Has heavy periods or a history of iron deficiency anaemia
• Has a family history of haemochromatosis (iron overload disorder)
• Is currently taking iron supplements and wants to track progress accurately
• Is a regular blood donor or endurance athlete

The ferritin fact most GPs don't mention

Ferritin can be low — sometimes extremely low — while haemoglobin remains within the normal range. This means a standard full blood count will come back "normal" while you're running on empty. Optimal ferritin levels for energy and hair health are significantly higher than the minimum threshold used to diagnose anaemia. If you've been dismissed before, this test will give you the answers you've been looking for.

Why Boost & Glow?

At Boost & Glow, we go beyond the basics — because "normal" isn't the same as optimal. Our Iron Studies test gives you clinically validated, detailed results so you can finally understand your iron status and take the right action to restore your energy, your hair, and your vitality.

📍 Book your Iron Studies test at our clinic today and get the complete picture your body deserves.