At-Home Weight Loss Hormone Test (Comprehensive Metabolic Panel)

⭐ Private • Accurate • Convenient
Struggling with weight changes despite diet and exercise? This comprehensive at-home hormone and
metabolic screening helps identify internal factors that may influence fat storage, energy levels, muscle
mass, and metabolism.
Weight regulation is influenced by hormones, blood sugar balance, stress response, and thyroid function
— not just calories.

⭐ Why Choose This Test?
• Identify hormonal factors affecting weight
• Ideal for stubborn weight gain or difficulty losing weight
• Supports personalised lifestyle planning
• Simple home sample collection
• Suitable for both men and women

⭐ What This Test Detects
This panel evaluates:
1️⃣ Cortisol
The body’s main stress hormone.
Chronically elevated cortisol may contribute to abdominal fat storage, cravings, sleep problems, and
difficulty losing weight.

2️⃣ DHEA
An adrenal hormone linked to energy, metabolism, and hormone balance.
Low levels may affect muscle tone and overall vitality.

3️⃣ Estradiol (E2)

A key estrogen hormone.
Imbalances may influence fat distribution, especially around hips and abdomen.

4️⃣ Progesterone (Urine-based when applicable)
Helps balance estrogen levels.
Low levels may contribute to hormonal weight changes, particularly in women.

5️⃣ Testosterone
Important for muscle mass, metabolism, and fat burning in both men and women.
Low levels may be associated with increased body fat and reduced muscle mass.

6️⃣ TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)
Regulates thyroid function.
Thyroid imbalance can slow metabolism and contribute to unexplained weight gain or fatigue.

7️⃣ HbA1c (Hemoglobin A1c)
Measures average blood sugar levels over 2–3 months.
Elevated levels may indicate insulin resistance or prediabetes, both of which affect weight management.

Together, these markers provide a broad metabolic overview to help you understand internal
contributors to weight change.

⭐ How to Prepare for the Test
• No fasting required unless specifically instructed
• Collect saliva sample in the morning before eating or brushing teeth
• Provide urine sample as instructed (often first morning sample)
• Avoid heavy exercise before sample collection
• If menstruating, note cycle day when collecting samples
• Continue regular medications
• Do not stop or change any medication without medical advice

⭐ How the Testing Process Works
1. Order your test online

2. The full testing kit is delivered to your home or office
3. You may choose to pick your kit or have your samples taken from the office
4. Collect the finger-prick blood sample on the DBS card
5. Provide the saliva sample as instructed
6. Provide the urine sample (for progesterone, if applicable)
7. Allow DBS sample to dry as guided
8. Secure all samples using the provided bio-safe packaging
9. All materials required for sample collection are included in your kit — nothing extra is needed.
10. Return the sealed sample via matatu, courier, boda, or drop it off at our office.
11. Afyanilab rider pickup is available in major towns — contact us to arrange collection.
12. Your sample is tested in a certified laboratory.
13. Results are delivered confidentially to you via WhatsApp or email.
�� Dried blood spot samples are stable and safe during transport when properly packaged.

⭐ What’s Included in the Test Kit
• Sterile single-use lancets
• Alcohol swabs
• Dried blood spot collection card
• Saliva collection tube
• Urine sample container (for progesterone testing if applicable)
• Bandage
• Bio-safe return packaging
• Step-by-step illustrated instructions
• Everything required for complete collection

⭐ Fast & Convenient
Results are available within 72 hours after the laboratory receives your samples.

⭐ Secure & Private
• Discreet packaging
• Confidential digital results
• Secure sample handling from pickup to laboratory

⭐ Professional Support
If results show hormonal imbalance, consult a healthcare professional for personalised interpretation
and guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Does this test guarantee weight loss?
No. It identifies possible hormonal and metabolic contributors to weight changes. It does not provide
treatment.
2. Is the finger prick painful?
It feels like a quick small pinch and lasts only a second.
3. Why are multiple sample types required?
Different hormones are best measured using blood, saliva, or urine for accurate assessment.
4. Can I take this test while on medication?
Yes, but results may be influenced. Do not stop medication without medical advice.