Full Male Panel – Testosterone
Male hormones like testosterone support many bodily functions and play a vitally important role in a healthy sex drive, maintaining muscle strength & mass, mood and sperm production. Lower than normal levels of testosterone can result in lack of energy, fatigue, hair loss, low sex drive, erectile dysfunction, anxiety/depression and increased body fat.
After age 30 testosterone levels will begin to gradually decrease naturally. Other potential causes of low testosterone include; alcohol abuse, obesity, uncontrolled diabetes, medication and over training.
We advise first doing a testosterone alone test and then two weeks later doing the complete panel blood panel which is required prior to initiating testosterone replacement therapy.
Cost: €200
The following tests are included in the testosterone plus panel:
Hormones profile: Testosterone, Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG), Luteinising Hormone, Oestradiol, Prolactin, Follicle Stimulating Hormone, Albumin
Full blood count: haemoglobin, haematocrit, mean cell haemogline, MCHC, red blood cell count, basophil count, lymphocyte count, eosinophil count, monocyte count, neutrophil count, white blood cell count, platelet count.
Heart health: total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, total cholesterol/HDL ratio, triglycerides, high sensitivity C-reactive protein.
Liver health: alkaline phosphatase, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate transferase, gamma-glutamyl transferase, total bilirubin, albumin
Kidney health: creatine, eGFR, chloride, potassium, phosphate, sodium, urea
Diabetes health: fasting glucose, HbA1C
Prostate Specific Antigen
Iron stores
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I schedule my appointment for male hormone testing?
If you are male and attending for testosterone levels, please ensure you select an appointment slot in the morning, fast for a minimum 8 hours and avoid a heavy carbohydrate meal prior to testing.
How do I prepare before my appointment?
Prior to your male hormone test, please do not consume food or drink for 8 hours before your appointment. This excludes water, please stay well hydrated.
Please do not take supplements containing biotin for 1 week prior to testing.
Please do not chew gum. Non fasting can impact the following; heart health, cardiovascular risk score, diabetes health, iron status and testosterone levels.
Do not smoke for a minimum of 30 minutes before your appointment.
Please avoid strenuous exercise for 48 hours before your appointment.
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