Women’s Health Panel
The women’s health panel is a comprehensive set of laboratory tests designed to provide an in-depth assessment of various aspects of women’s health. Available at IntroLab, this panel covers general health, hormonal status, and reproductive system health.
What tests are included in this panel?
Sample and preparation: Women’s Health Panel
- Sample
- Venous blood / Urine sample / Vaginal and cervical swab / Stool sample
- Sampling
- Blood collection / Urine collection / Genital swab / Stool collection
- Result in
- 1 working day
- Preparation
- Blood tests: The sample should be taken in the morning on an empty stomach, at least 8 hours after the last meal. Avoid smoking and stress for 60 minutes before the sample is taken.
Urine tests: Use the first morning urine. The analysis should be performed within 2 hours if kept at room temperature or within 6-8 hours if refrigerated.
Swab Samples: Avoid sexual intercourse the day before the test and do not use local vaginal therapy. Swabs should not be taken during the menstrual cycle or while on antibiotic therapy.
Stool tests: A fresh, random stool sample is needed. Store the sample at 2-8°C until it is transported to the laboratory. - Category
- Panels
Frequently asked questions
Which tests are included in the women's health panel?
The Women’s Health Panel at IntroLab laboratory includes 21 tests: a complete blood count, ESR, CRP, glucose, a lipid panel, urea, creatinine, uric acid, liver enzymes (AST, ALT, alkaline phosphatase and gamma GT), bilirubin, total protein, iron, electrolytes, calcium, TSH and FT4, plus urinalysis and a fecal occult blood test.
Does the women's health panel include hormones?
It includes only the thyroid hormones TSH and FT4. Sex hormones are not part of the Women’s Health Panel; for those, IntroLab laboratory offers the Women’s Reproductive Panel (LH, FSH, estradiol, progesterone, prolactin and testosterone) for 4,600 RSD, which is done on the cycle days set by your doctor.
How much does the women's health panel cost and how do I prepare?
The Women’s Health Panel costs 5,900 RSD, while the 21 tests ordered separately would cost 7,370 RSD. Results are ready in 1 working day. Blood is drawn in the morning, at least 8 hours after the last meal, with no smoking or stress for 60 minutes beforehand. You also bring a first morning urine sample, within 2 hours if kept at room temperature, and a fresh stool sample stored at 2–8 °C.