Hormones & thyroid
Private hormone and thyroid testing without a referral
Fatigue, weight fluctuations, hair loss, sleep problems and cycle irregularities are the most common reasons patients choose private hormone testing. At Health Factory you can get a thyroid test without a referral and full hormone panels for women and men.
Slots every 20 minutes
No referral, no waiting in line.
Our clinic in Glasgow
2 Back Causeway, Glasgow G31 5HE
Service in Polish
+44 7443 652 912
The thyroid — what's worth testing
TSH is the starting point, but TSH alone is often not enough. A thyroid panel includes TSH, FT3 and FT4, and for autoimmune diagnostics, anti-TPO and anti-TG antibodies as well.
- TSH — a screening test for thyroid function
- FT3 and FT4 — free hormones showing actual activity
- Anti-TPO, anti-TG — for suspected Hashimoto's or Graves' disease
- Ferritin and vitamin D — parameters that support thyroid function
Hormone panels for women and men
For women: oestradiol, progesterone, LH, FSH, prolactin, AMH and testosterone in the context of PCOS or pregnancy planning. For men: total and free testosterone, SHBG, oestradiol, LH and FSH.
When to get tested
Pituitary and thyroid hormones are best tested in the morning, and female sex hormones at a specific point in the cycle — we'll advise on the right day when you book. A mandatory £25 phlebotomy fee applies to every appointment (covers the blood draw, sample handling and transport to the laboratory).
Blood tests in your area
We welcome patients from Glasgow and towns within a 50-mile radius — check travel time and local information:
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a referral for a thyroid test?
No — you can get a thyroid panel privately, without a GP referral, after booking online.
Which day of the cycle should sex hormones be tested?
LH, FSH and oestradiol are usually tested on days 3–5 of the cycle, progesterone around day 21. For irregular cycles, we'll agree on the right day individually.
Do thyroid medications affect the result?
Take levothyroxine after your blood draw — test before your morning dose so the result is comparable.
More answers in the FAQ section.