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Acne Biomarker Panel
Work out whether your acne is hormonal, inflammatory, or both.
from $165What this test is
Adult acne is frequently driven by androgens or insulin resistance rather than surface bacteria alone. This panel identifies which pathway is active, so treatment can target the actual cause instead of just the breakouts.
Is this test for you?
- You have adult-onset or cyclical breakouts
- Topical treatment hasn't made much difference
- You're considering hormonal or oral acne treatment
What we test
Higher androgen activity is a common driver of adult acne.
Another androgen that can contribute to oil production and breakouts.
Insulin resistance is strongly linked to hormonal acne, especially along the jawline.
A marker of the inflammation that drives redness and cystic breakouts.
Helps your clinician interpret how much of your testosterone is actually active.
How you take this test
Choose whichever fits your schedule. Either way, your sample goes to the same accredited lab and is read by a clinician against optimal (not just "normal") ranges.
At home Convenient
An at-home finger-prick micro-sample kit is mailed to you. Follow the step-by-step guide, collect a few drops of blood, and post it back in the prepaid envelope.
Results and your clinician report in 3–5 business days
In clinic Assisted
A standard venous blood draw taken by a phlebotomist at a partner clinic near you — no different from a routine blood test at a doctor's office.
Results and your clinician report in 3–5 business days
Before you test: This panel is best taken fasted (nothing to eat for 8–10 hours beforehand, water is fine) because of the fasting insulin marker.
After your results
A clinician reads every marker against your age, symptoms and goals, then writes a plain-language report with a protocol you can act on. If treatment is recommended, your results travel with you to a certified Aesthetics BioCare provider, so nothing needs re-explaining.
Available in your city
Acne Biomarker Panel near you
Choose your city to see certified Aesthetics BioCare providers offering this programme near you. Testing can begin at home in every city, and your protocol travels to the clinic you choose.
Your results follow you across the whole network. Test in one city, treat in another, and your provider always works from the same protocol. More cities join the network throughout the year.
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Acne Biomarker Panel
Sample at home or at a partner testing centre. Your result is reviewed by a clinician and released to your account.
$165.00
Clinical Beauty Club members pay $148.50
Earns 1 reward points ($1.00 off your next booking)
- Type
- Test panel
- Reference
- TST1004
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