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Hair & Nutrition

Identify the Internal Triggers of Hair Shedding & Thinning

Hair follicles require optimal iron stores, zinc, and hormonal balance to thrive. Stop temporary band-aid solutions—test your Ferritin, Thyroid, Vitamin D, and Hormones in Malaysia.

Report Turnaround
24 - 48 Hours
Sample Type
Blood Sample (Venous)
Fasting Rule
8 Hours overnight fasting recommended
Why Test with Elab?
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  • Doorstep Phlebotomy available across Malaysia
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Check Your Symptoms

Signs Your Hair Loss is Rooted in a Nutritional Deficit

If you experience any of the following indications, this screening panel provides targeted clinical clarity.

Excessive Shedding (Telogen Effluvium)

Finding unusually large clumps of hair in the shower drain, hairbrushes, or on pillows.

Diffuse Thinning & Widening Hair Part

Gradual decrease in overall ponytail thickness or widening of the central scalp parting.

Brittle, Ridged Nails & Dry Scalp

Concurrent weakness in nail plates alongside lacklustre, easily broken hair shafts.

Postpartum or Post-Diet Hair Loss

Hair shedding following significant weight loss, high psychological stress, or giving birth.

Diagnostic Parameters

What Key Biomarkers Are Tested & Why

Our pathology panels test specific laboratory markers to detect subtle subclinical deficiencies before they manifest into severe conditions.

Serum Ferritin (Hair Follicle Iron Reserves)

Iron Studies

Hair matrix cells require ferritin levels > 50-70 ng/mL for sustained anagen (growth) phase cycles.

Serum Zinc & Mineral Panel

Minerals

Essential cofactor for keratin protein synthesis and follicle cell division.

25-Hydroxy Vitamin D

Vitamins

Stimulates new and dormant hair follicles. Vitamin D deficiency is heavily linked to alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.

Thyroid Panel (TSH, Free T4)

Thyroid

Both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism trigger diffuse, continuous hair shedding.

Complete Blood Count (CBC)

Hematology

Verifies adequate red blood cell count for oxygen transport to scalp dermal papilla cells.

Total Testosterone & DHEA-S

Androgens

Evaluates DHT precursor and androgen levels contributing to androgenetic alopecia.

Recommended Packages

Matching Health Test Packages for This Screening

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Test Preparation & Instructions

  • Fasting: 8 hours overnight fasting recommended for iron and mineral consistency.
  • Biotin Notice: Stop high-dose Biotin (Vitamin B7 / hair-skin-nails supplements) for 48 hours prior to testing as biotin interferes with laboratory thyroid and ferritin assays.
  • Hydration: Drink plain water freely in the morning before sampling.
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Select doorstep home phlebotomy or instant walk-in partner clinic slots. Receive encrypted PDF lab reports with AI-assisted biomarker explanations in 24–48 hours.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Get quick answers regarding testing, fasting requirements, and report delivery in Malaysia.

Ferritin is stored iron. Hair follicle cells have high metabolic turnover. If ferritin drops below optimal levels (even if you are not clinically anemic), your body diverts iron away from hair growth to essential organs, causing telogen effluvium.

Pausing biotin for just 48 hours will not affect your hair, but it is necessary because supplemental biotin skews laboratory hormone and thyroid analyzer machines, causing false results.

Reports are available within 24 to 48 hours directly on your Elab mobile app and emailed in PDF format.

Yes, our mobile phlebotomists can visit your home anywhere in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, and other major regions in Malaysia.