Description
Fagron TrichoTest: DNA Hair Loss Test, £240 all in
The Fagron TrichoTest is a DNA test done with a simple cheek swab at home. It looks at genes linked to how your body responds to the common hair loss treatments, so you can see which ones are more or less likely to suit you. £240, including the kit, lab analysis, return postage and our help making sense of the results.
Not sure you need it? Most people don't need a DNA test to get started. Book a free call with us first and talk through your hair loss. We'll tell you honestly whether the test is worth it for you, or whether you'd be better off just starting treatment.
What it is
A genetic test made by Fagron, analysed at Fagron's own laboratory
A cheek swab you do at home in a couple of minutes. No blood, no needles
A report showing how your genes are likely to affect your response to treatments such as minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride and spironolactone
Most useful if you've plateaued, had mixed results, or want to choose between tablets and topicals before committing
What it isn't
Not a diagnosis. It doesn't tell you why you're losing hair, or whether it's pattern hair loss, shedding, or something else
Not a guarantee. It predicts how likely you are to respond. It doesn't promise that a treatment will or won't work
Not a substitute for a GP or trichologist. If your hair loss is sudden, patchy, or comes with scalp soreness or other symptoms, see your GP first
Not a prescription. Any treatment still needs our medical questionnaire and a prescriber's approval
Not a shopping list. The report can mention ingredients we don't supply. We'll explain what it means for you and tell you which options we can provide
How it works
Order the kit. It's posted to your UK address in plain packaging, usually within a couple of working days
Do the cheek swab at home
Send it back in the prepaid envelope
We send samples to Fagron's lab in a weekly batch. Results usually take 2 to 4 weeks from when we receive your sample
We email you your report and talk you through what it means
If you want to start or change treatment, you complete the medical questionnaire and order as normal
What the report covers
The test looks at 26 genetic markers across 9 areas linked to hair loss, including:
How well your scalp is likely to activate minoxidil
How you're likely to respond to DHT blockers such as finasteride and dutasteride, and to spironolactone
Inflammation, circulation and collagen
Vitamin and mineral absorption, and antioxidant needs
Each treatment gets a colour-coded score showing how likely you are to respond.
Why the price varies between clinics
Several clinics sell this test under their own name or packaging. There's only one TrichoTest, and it's made and analysed by Fagron. If another clinic offers a "genetic hair loss test" and it's the TrichoTest, it's the same kit and the same lab. You're just paying for their branding. Ours is the Fagron TrichoTest under its own name, at £240 all in.
What's included for £240
The Fagron TrichoTest kit, sent to you in plain packaging
Prepaid return envelope
Lab analysis by Fagron
Your full report, by email
Our help understanding it and choosing what to do next
Frequently asked questions
What is the Fagron TrichoTest?+
The Fagron TrichoTest is a genetic test for hair loss. It analyses 26 SNPs across 9 pathway categories from a simple cheek swab, and produces a personalised report showing how you are likely to respond to common hair loss treatments (finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, spironolactone and others).
How does the test work?+
You take a cheek swab at home and return it in the prepaid envelope. We send samples to Fagron's lab in a weekly batch, and results usually take 2 to 4 weeks from when we receive your sample. We then email you your report and talk you through what it means.
What treatments does the TrichoTest evaluate?+
The test evaluates predicted response to finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, spironolactone, latanoprost, 17-α estradiol, cetirizine and triamcinolone. It also gives pharmacogenetic guidance on vitamins, minerals and other supplements relevant to hair growth.
What do I receive for £240?+
The official Fagron TrichoTest kit, lab processing, a clinical review of your results by our team, and direct access to any prescription or compounded treatments recommended by the report. There are no separate review or interpretation fees.
How long do results take?+
Usually 2 to 4 weeks from when we receive your sample, as samples go to Fagron’s lab in a weekly batch.
Is this the same test other clinics sell for more?+
Yes. There's only one TrichoTest, made and analysed by Fagron. Some clinics sell it under their own branding at a higher price. It's the same test.
Do I need this test before starting treatment?+
No. Most people start without it. If you're unsure, book a free call with us first.
Can the TrichoTest diagnose my hair loss?+
No. It predicts how you're likely to respond to treatments. It doesn't diagnose the cause.
Can I return this item?+
Yes, if the kit is unused and unopened. You have 14 days from receiving it to tell us, under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, and a further 14 days to send it back. Once the swab has been used we cannot take it back, because an opened kit is a sealed health and hygiene item and the lab analysis has started. See our returns policy at hairrepairclinic.co.uk/returns-policy for full details.
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