Analyse your Testosterone level.
Testosterone is a vital hormone in both men and women it is essential for libido, fertility, muscle and bone strength, and mental health.
It is essential to monitor your levels if you are taking testosterone supplements.
This test works as well with a finger prick sample as with a phlebotomy sample.
The Testosterone Plus Profile measures Total Testosterone,
This test is commonly done to evaluate and diagnose conditions related to testosterone imbalance, such as:
Hypogonadism: It helps determine if a person has low testosterone levels, which can lead to symptoms like decreased libido, fatigue, muscle weakness, and infertility.
Erectile dysfunction: Testosterone levels are checked to assess if low testosterone is contributing to the condition.
Infertility: It helps identify if low testosterone is a potential cause of male infertility.
Delayed or early puberty: The test can be used to evaluate the timing of puberty in children and adolescents.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): In females, testosterone levels may be measured to diagnose or monitor PCOS, a hormonal disorder that affects the ovaries.
Monitoring hormone replacement therapy: For individuals undergoing testosterone replacement therapy, regular testing is done to ensure appropriate hormone levels are maintained.
Testosterone levels must be checked regularly by anyone using testosterone supplements for any reason.
You can have too much or too little testosterone.
The only way to find out is with a blood test.
Please note: Optimal time to take your sample is between 7am - 10am.
Hormones are biochemical substances produced by various glands in the body, forming a part of the endocrine system. They are secreted directly into the bloodstream and travel to specific organs or tissues where they exert their effects.
Hormones act as chemical messengers and play a crucial role in regulating many physiological processes in the body.
Laboratory results are provided with reference ranges which are based on the normal test results of a large group of healthy people from the same age group and gender as yourself.
Sometimes, healthy people get results outside the reference range, while people with health problems can have results in the normal range. If your results fall outside the reference range, or if you have symptoms despite a normal result, you may require more testing or wish to discuss the result with your GP.
For simplicity, we provided your results graphically, so they are easy to understand. Any result flagged amber is outside of the standard range. Normal results are in green.
If you see ‘invalid result’ on any of your report pages, it’s nothing to worry about. Please call our Customer Service team on 020 7183 3718 and if required we will be able to arrange another blood test appointment free of charge or post you a home testing kit which you can post back to our laboratory
Our team of physicians is made up of some of the best in the field, including consultant pathologists, microbiologists, biochemists, haematologists and general practitioners who work together to provide you with a clear picture of your current health. High ethical standards and a commitment to excellence are at the heart of their work at London Medical Laboratory.