Hair Transplant . Symptoms guide
Pre-Hair-Transplant Blood Tests: What Surgeons Ask For
Hair transplant surgeons in the UK typically require pre-operative bloods to confirm graft survival potential and rule out conditions that affect healing or surgical safety. A standard pre-transplant panel covers full blood count, iron studies, vitamin D, B12, thyroid function and inflammatory markers. Many clinics also request a blood-borne virus screen (HIV, hepatitis B and C).
This patient information is being clinically reviewed by our team. The factual content draws on UK guidance (NHS, NICE, British Association of Dermatologists, British Society for Sexual Medicine where cited).
What this might be
- Healing capacity. Iron, vitamin D, B12 and thyroid function affect graft uptake and recovery speed.
- Surgical safety. Full blood count screens for anaemia and clotting indicators.
- Infection control. BBV screen is standard for invasive procedures.
Common features that suggest this
- Hair transplant booked or being planned
- Surgeon has asked for pre-op bloods
- Want to optimise graft survival before surgery
Recommended tests
Same-day appointments at our Harley Street clinic, results clinician-reviewed.
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Testing advice
Same-day appointment, results clinician-reviewed within 4 hours for most markers (BBV screen is 2 working days, with a 2-hour urgent option). Bring any letter from your surgeon listing specific tests required.
Common questions
Which panel should I choose?
Pre-Transplant Screening covers the standard nutritional, thyroid and inflammatory work. Pre-Transplant + BBV Screen adds HIV, hepatitis B surface antigen and hepatitis C antibodies, which most surgeons require.
How early should I test?
Within 4 to 6 weeks of surgery is ideal. That gives time to correct any deficiency before the procedure.
Can you send results directly to my surgeon?
Yes. You receive the report; you can forward it or we can email it to a named clinician on your written authorisation.