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PCOS (now called PMOS) Lab Results Explainer
Editorially reviewed on October 29, 2026. [TODO: medical reviewer] How we review
Quick answer
Your result only means something next to the reference range printed on your own lab sheet, because ranges differ between labs and methods. This explainer never guesses a range and never tells you whether you have PCOS. It helps you understand each test and prepare questions for your doctor.
Common PCOS tests in the Philippines include testosterone (about ₱1,200 per test), AMH (about ₱6,000 per test) and the 75 g OGTT (about ₱500 per test) at Hi-Precision branches.
Lab Results Explainer
Type in a result from your lab sheet, the unit, and the reference range printed beside it. We compare your value only with your own lab's range, because ranges differ between labs and methods.
Three things worth knowing first
- The LH:FSH ratio is no longer part of PCOS diagnosis. A 'high ratio' does not confirm PCOS, and a normal one does not rule it out.
- AMH can replace the ultrasound in adults (2023 Guideline, Rec 1.4.6 and 1.5.1). It is not used for diagnosis in teens.
- The 75 g OGTT is the most accurate blood sugar test in PCOS (Rec 1.9.9). Fasting glucose or HbA1c alone can miss problems.
Androgens (male-type hormones)
Total testosteroneTestosterone, Total T
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Hormonal birth control lowers androgen levels, so results taken while on the pill can look normal. Tell your doctor if you were on it.
- What it measures
- The main androgen (a hormone everyone makes, usually higher in men) circulating in your blood.
- Why PCOS doctors order it
- High androgens are one of the three PCOS features. When skin and hair signs are unclear, the 2023 Guideline uses a blood test of total or free testosterone to check for them.
- What a high result usually leads to
- Doctors read it together with your symptoms. A mildly high result fits with PCOS features. A very high result, or symptoms that came on fast, usually leads to more tests to rule out rarer causes from the adrenal glands or ovaries.
- What a low result usually leads to
- A low or normal result does not rule PCOS out. Many people with PCOS have normal testosterone and are diagnosed from cycles and other features.
- Questions to ask
- Was I on the pill or another hormonal method when this was taken? Does that change the result?
- Should we check free testosterone or SHBG too?
- Does this result change what treatment you suggest?
- Typical cost
- ₱1,200 per test
Free testosteroneFree T, calculated free testosterone
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Methods differ a lot between labs. Ranges are only comparable within the same lab.
- What it measures
- The part of testosterone that is not bound to proteins and is active in the body.
- Why PCOS doctors order it
- The 2023 Guideline prefers calculated free testosterone or the free androgen index (from total testosterone and SHBG) to check for high androgens.
- What a high result usually leads to
- It counts toward the high-androgen feature, read with your symptoms and other results.
- What a low result usually leads to
- A normal result does not rule PCOS out on its own.
- Questions to ask
- Was this measured directly or calculated from SHBG?
- Which method does your lab use, and is it reliable for women?
- Typical cost
- [TODO: verify price]
SHBGSex hormone-binding globulin
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- What it measures
- A protein that carries testosterone in the blood. Less SHBG means more free, active testosterone.
- Why PCOS doctors order it
- SHBG is used with total testosterone to work out the free androgen index. Low SHBG is often seen with insulin resistance.
- What a high result usually leads to
- High SHBG is common on the combined pill. Your doctor will read it with your testosterone.
- What a low result usually leads to
- Doctors usually calculate the free androgen index and may look more closely at insulin and blood sugar.
- Questions to ask
- What is my free androgen index?
- Does a low SHBG mean I should have an OGTT?
- Typical cost
- [TODO: verify price]
Ovary and pituitary hormones
LHLuteinizing hormone
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If your lab prints several ranges (follicular, mid-cycle, luteal), enter the one for the day of your cycle the blood was taken.
- What it measures
- A hormone from the pituitary gland that triggers ovulation. It rises sharply mid-cycle.
- Why PCOS doctors order it
- Many PH doctors still order it. The LH:FSH ratio is no longer part of PCOS diagnosis under the 2023 Guideline, so a high or normal ratio does not confirm or rule out PCOS.
- What a high result usually leads to
- LH changes a lot across the cycle, so one value depends on the day it was taken. Doctors read it with the cycle day and your other results.
- What a low result usually leads to
- Low LH with low FSH and missed periods can point to the brain's signals to the ovaries being turned down (for example with stress, heavy exercise or low energy intake). Doctors check this before calling it PCOS.
- Questions to ask
- What day of my cycle was this taken?
- Do I need to repeat it?
- Typical cost
- ₱800 per testAlso included in the fertility screening package: ₱4,330 per package
FSHFollicle-stimulating hormone
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Like LH, FSH changes across the cycle. Use the range for your cycle day.
- What it measures
- A pituitary hormone that helps eggs mature in the ovary.
- Why PCOS doctors order it
- FSH helps rule out other causes of missed periods. It is not used to diagnose PCOS.
- What a high result usually leads to
- A high FSH with missed periods can point to the ovaries slowing down early. Doctors usually repeat it and may refer you to a specialist.
- What a low result usually leads to
- Low FSH with low LH can point to the brain's signals being turned down. Doctors look for causes before calling it PCOS.
- Questions to ask
- What day of my cycle was this taken?
- Does this rule out other causes of my irregular periods?
- Typical cost
- [TODO: verify price]Also included in the fertility screening package: ₱4,330 per package
AMHAnti-Mullerian hormone
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There is no single AMH cut-off for PCOS. It depends on the lab method and your age, so only your lab's range and your doctor can interpret it.
- What it measures
- A hormone made by small follicles in the ovaries. People with PCOS often have many small follicles and a higher AMH.
- Why PCOS doctors order it
- In adults, the 2023 Guideline says AMH can be used instead of an ultrasound to check for polycystic ovaries (Rec 1.4.6, 1.5.1). It is not used for diagnosis in teens within 8 years of their first period.
- What a high result usually leads to
- A high AMH can count as the polycystic-ovary feature, but it is never a diagnosis on its own. You still need at least one other feature, and other conditions ruled out.
- What a low result usually leads to
- A low AMH is about how many follicles are present. If you are planning a pregnancy, ask what it means for your timing. It does not mean you cannot get pregnant.
- Questions to ask
- Can this AMH replace my ultrasound?
- Which assay did the lab use? Cut-offs depend on the method and my age.
- Does this change anything about my fertility plans?
- Typical cost
- ₱6,000 per test
Tests that rule out look-alike conditions
ProlactinPRL
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- What it measures
- A pituitary hormone best known for milk production.
- Why PCOS doctors order it
- High prolactin can stop periods and look like PCOS. Doctors check it to rule out this look-alike before diagnosing PCOS.
- What a high result usually leads to
- Stress, poor sleep, a breast exam or some medicines can raise it, so doctors often repeat the test first. A clearly high repeat usually leads to an endocrinologist and sometimes a pituitary scan.
- What a low result usually leads to
- Low prolactin is rarely a concern in this setting.
- Questions to ask
- Should I repeat this before we decide anything?
- Could any of my medicines raise prolactin?
- Typical cost
- [TODO: verify price]Also included in the fertility screening package: ₱4,330 per package
TSHThyroid-stimulating hormone
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- What it measures
- The signal from the pituitary that tells your thyroid how hard to work.
- Why PCOS doctors order it
- Thyroid problems can cause irregular periods, tiredness and hair changes, so doctors check TSH to rule them out.
- What a high result usually leads to
- A high TSH can mean an underactive thyroid. Doctors usually check FT4 next, and may refer you to an endocrinologist.
- What a low result usually leads to
- A low TSH can mean an overactive thyroid. Doctors usually check FT4 and FT3 next.
- Questions to ask
- Do I need FT4 or FT3 too?
- Could my thyroid explain some of my symptoms?
- Typical cost
- [TODO: verify price]Also included in the fertility screening package: ₱4,330 per package
Blood sugar
OGTT 75 g: fasting glucoseFBS, fasting blood sugar (0-hour)
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- What it measures
- Your blood sugar after an overnight fast, before the sugar drink.
- Why PCOS doctors order it
- People with PCOS have a higher risk of prediabetes and diabetes at any weight. The 2023 Guideline calls the 75 g OGTT the most accurate test of blood sugar status in PCOS (Rec 1.9.9), done at diagnosis and every 1 to 3 years.
- What a high result usually leads to
- A high fasting value can point to prediabetes or diabetes. Diagnosis is made by a doctor, often with a repeat or a second test. It usually leads to a talk about lifestyle support, possibly metformin, and sometimes an endocrinologist.
- What a low result usually leads to
- A low fasting value is uncommon. Mention any shakiness, sweating or fainting to your doctor.
- Questions to ask
- Is my result in the prediabetes or diabetes range by the standard criteria?
- When should I repeat the OGTT?
- Should I see an endocrinologist?
- Typical cost
- ₱500 per test
OGTT 75 g: 2-hour glucose2-hour post-load glucose
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The OGTT is one test with two readings, so the price is shown once.
- What it measures
- Your blood sugar 2 hours after drinking 75 g of glucose. It shows how well your body handles sugar.
- Why PCOS doctors order it
- The 2-hour value catches problems that fasting tests miss, which is why the guideline prefers the OGTT in PCOS (Rec 1.9.9).
- What a high result usually leads to
- A high 2-hour value can point to impaired glucose tolerance or diabetes. Your doctor confirms this and talks through next steps.
- What a low result usually leads to
- A low 2-hour value is uncommon. Mention any symptoms you had during the test.
- Questions to ask
- Is my 2-hour result normal, impaired, or in the diabetes range?
- What can I start doing now?
- Typical cost
- ₱500 per test
HbA1cGlycated haemoglobin, A1c
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- What it measures
- Your average blood sugar over about the last 3 months.
- Why PCOS doctors order it
- It is a convenient blood sugar test, but the guideline says the OGTT is more accurate in PCOS (Rec 1.9.9). HbA1c can be an option when an OGTT is not possible.
- What a high result usually leads to
- A high HbA1c can point to prediabetes or diabetes. Doctors often confirm with another test.
- What a low result usually leads to
- A low HbA1c is uncommon. Anaemia and some blood conditions can affect the result.
- Questions to ask
- Should I also do an OGTT?
- Could anaemia affect my HbA1c?
- Typical cost
- [TODO: verify price]
Lipid profile (cholesterol)
Total cholesterolCholesterol
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- What it measures
- All the cholesterol in your blood.
- Why PCOS doctors order it
- The 2023 Guideline recommends a lipid profile for everyone with PCOS at diagnosis, regardless of age and weight (Rec 1.8.3).
- What a high result usually leads to
- Doctors look at LDL, HDL and triglycerides together, plus blood pressure and family history, before deciding on next steps.
- What a low result usually leads to
- Low total cholesterol is rarely a concern here.
- Questions to ask
- What does my whole lipid profile say about my heart health?
- When should I repeat it?
- Typical cost
- [TODO: verify price]
LDL cholesterolLDL-C, 'bad' cholesterol
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- What it measures
- The cholesterol that can build up in blood vessel walls.
- Why PCOS doctors order it
- Part of the lipid profile the guideline recommends at diagnosis (Rec 1.8.3).
- What a high result usually leads to
- Usually leads to a talk about eating and movement habits, a repeat test, and sometimes medicine or an endocrinologist referral.
- What a low result usually leads to
- Low LDL is generally not a concern.
- Questions to ask
- Is my LDL high enough to need treatment, or should we repeat it first?
- Typical cost
- [TODO: verify price]
HDL cholesterolHDL-C, 'good' cholesterol
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- What it measures
- The cholesterol that helps carry other cholesterol away from blood vessels.
- Why PCOS doctors order it
- Part of the lipid profile the guideline recommends at diagnosis (Rec 1.8.3). Low HDL is common with insulin resistance.
- What a high result usually leads to
- A high HDL is usually seen as protective.
- What a low result usually leads to
- Low HDL is usually read together with triglycerides and blood sugar. Regular movement is one of the things that tends to help.
- Questions to ask
- Does my low HDL change how often I should be checked?
- Typical cost
- [TODO: verify price]
TriglyceridesTG, TAG
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- What it measures
- A type of fat in the blood that rises with insulin resistance.
- Why PCOS doctors order it
- Part of the lipid profile the guideline recommends at diagnosis (Rec 1.8.3).
- What a high result usually leads to
- Doctors usually check that you fasted, then look at blood sugar and the rest of the lipid profile. Very high values need prompt medical review.
- What a low result usually leads to
- Low triglycerides are generally not a concern.
- Questions to ask
- Was I fasting long enough for this to be accurate?
- Should we check my blood sugar with an OGTT?
- Typical cost
- [TODO: verify price]
Other
Vitamin D (25-OH)25-hydroxyvitamin D
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- What it measures
- Your body's vitamin D level.
- Why PCOS doctors order it
- Vitamin D is not part of diagnosing PCOS. Doctors sometimes check it, for example when there is hair thinning or tiredness.
- What a high result usually leads to
- Very high levels usually come from high-dose supplements. Tell your doctor what you take.
- What a low result usually leads to
- Low vitamin D is common. Your doctor decides whether you need a supplement and how much. Do not start high doses on your own.
- Questions to ask
- Do I need a supplement, and for how long?
- When should I recheck?
- Typical cost
- [TODO: verify price]
Prices checked October 2026. Prices at Philippine drugstores and labs change often; confirm before you go.
Sources: Teede HJ et al., Fertility and Sterility (co-publication) (2023); Monash University / Monash IVF (2023); Hati Health (29 October 2026)
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| Test | My value | Unit | My lab's range | Compared with my lab's range | Date |
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Questions for my doctor
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Ranges are copied from my own lab sheet. The LH:FSH ratio is no longer part of PCOS diagnosis; AMH can replace ultrasound in adults; the 75 g OGTT is the most accurate blood sugar test in PCOS (2023 International Guideline, Rec 1.4.6, 1.5.1, 1.9.9).
This summary was made by the patient using a free educational tool. It is not a diagnosis.
Educational only. Not a diagnosis. Talk to a doctor about your results.
How it works
Doctors diagnose PCOS (PMOS, formerly PCOS) from a mix of features: irregular cycles, signs of high androgens, and polycystic ovaries on ultrasound or a high AMH, after ruling out look-alike conditions such as thyroid problems and high prolactin. Blood tests help with the androgen and AMH parts, rule out the look-alikes, and check your metabolic health. No single blood test diagnoses PCOS.
Why we need your lab's range. Hormone tests are measured with different machines and methods. A testosterone of 50 can be normal at one lab and high at another, and units differ (ng/dL versus nmol/L). So the explainer compares your value only with the range printed on your own result. If you leave the range blank, it says so instead of guessing.
Three common confusions. First, the LH:FSH ratio is no longer part of PCOS diagnosis, so a “high ratio” does not confirm PCOS and a normal one does not rule it out. Second, in adults, an AMH blood test can replace the ultrasound for the polycystic-ovary feature (2023 Guideline, Rec 1.4.6 and 1.5.1); it is not used for diagnosis in teens. Third, the 75 g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) is the most accurate blood sugar test in PCOS (Rec 1.9.9), and the guideline recommends a lipid profile at diagnosis regardless of age or weight (Rec 1.8.3).
What each card shows. What the test measures, why PCOS doctors order it, whether your value is inside, below or above your lab's range, what an out-of-range result usually leads to (often a repeat test, more tests or a specialist), questions to ask, and a typical Philippine price where we have checked one.
Hormonal birth control lowers androgen levels, so testosterone taken while on the pill can look normal. LH and FSH change across the cycle, so use the range for the cycle day your blood was taken.
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| Test | Price | Where | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Testosterone, HP Plus Mandaluyong | ₱1,200 per test | Hi-Precision | Hati Health, 2026-10-29 |
| LH, HP Marikina | ₱800 per test | Hi-Precision | Hati Health, 2026-10-29 |
| AMH, Hi-Precision Plus BGC | ₱6,000 per test | Hi-Precision | Hati Health, 2026-10-29 |
| OGTT 75 g, HP Plus Alabang | ₱500 per test | Hi-Precision | Hati Health, 2026-10-29 |
| HbA1c | [TODO: verify price] | Labs | Not yet checked, 2026-10-29 |
| Lipid profile | [TODO: verify price] | Labs | Not yet checked, 2026-10-29 |
| TSH | [TODO: verify price] | Labs | Not yet checked, 2026-10-29 |
| Prolactin | [TODO: verify price] | Labs | Not yet checked, 2026-10-29 |
| Fertility Screening Comprehensive (FSH, LH, testosterone, TSH, prolactin), HP Pioneer | ₱4,330 per package | Hi-Precision | Hati Health, 2026-10-29 |
| PMOS (formerly PCOS) Comprehensive Screening, Hi-Precision (most branches) | ₱8,700 per package | Hi-Precision | Hati Health, 2026-10-29 |
Prices checked October 2026. Prices at Philippine drugstores and labs change often; confirm before you go.
This guide is for information. Talk to a doctor before starting or changing any treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Can my lab results tell me if I have PCOS?
Not on their own. PCOS is diagnosed by a doctor from your cycles, androgen signs and ovaries or AMH, after ruling out other causes. Blood tests are one part of that picture.
Mataas ang LH:FSH ratio ko. PCOS na ba ito?
Not necessarily. The 2023 Guideline no longer uses the LH:FSH ratio to diagnose PCOS. Ask your doctor how your other results and symptoms fit together.
Do I still need an ultrasound if I have an AMH result?
In adults, the guideline says AMH can be used instead of an ultrasound for the polycystic-ovary feature. Ask your doctor whether that applies to you. Teens are not diagnosed with ultrasound or AMH.
Why is OGTT better than FBS or HbA1c?
In PCOS, the 2-hour reading of the 75 g OGTT can show problems that a fasting test or HbA1c misses. The guideline calls it the most accurate test of blood sugar status in PCOS.
Is PMOS the same as PCOS?
Yes. PMOS (polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome) is the new name for PCOS, announced in The Lancet on 12 May 2026. It is the same condition with the same diagnosis and the same treatments. Both names will be used until the 2028 International Guideline update.
Sources
- Recommendations from the 2023 International Evidence-based Guideline for the Assessment and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Teede HJ et al., Fertility and Sterility (co-publication), 2023.
- Summary of the International Evidence-based Guideline for PCOS 2023. Monash University / Monash IVF, 2023.
- PMOS (formerly PCOS) Comprehensive Screening. Hati Health, 29 October 2026.
- PCOS (PMOS) Diagnosis and Treatment in the Philippines. Hati Health, 2026.
- PhilHealth Circular 2024-0013, Annex B: Konsulta Benefit Table. PhilHealth, 2024.