Female: Hormones & Peptide Treatment
Pathology Guideline
If you are receiving treatment for either Female Hormone Therapy or Female Peptide Therapy, please follow the instructions below in order to complete your required pathology ​testing (bloods) and ensure accurate results. If you have any questions on the process, please do not hesitate to reach out to us on support@thefunctionaldoctors.com.au, and our team will be glad to help
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How to carry out your blood test
1. Download & print pathology form (Note: you cannot use form from phone, it must be printed)
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2. Attend your nearest Clinical Labs (Click here for locations)
Pathology: mandatory instructions
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Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours prior
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Fast from 10pm the night before (Excluding water)
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Ensure you drink plenty of water the morning prior to obtaining your blood test
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Do not take supplements containing
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biotin (B7) for two days prior to this test
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Where possible pre-menopausal females should try to have the blood test on day 21 of the menstrual cycle (21 days after the period starts). For post-menopausal women this is not an issue.
Note for patients receiving treatment for​ hormone replacement therapy only: Have the blood drawn on the day your next dose is due, but before administering your prescribed HRT medication