Male hormone blood test

Check in at our clinic for your selected appointment date and time. One of our clinicians will take you through a few basic checks, before taking a blood sample from a vein in your arm. The whole process shouldn't take more than 15 minutes.

Afterwards, we'll bring you out to our waiting area, and you are welcome to enjoy a tea or coffee before going about your day. We will send your sample for analysis.

For the most accurate results, schedule your blood test in the morning, ideally within three hours of waking. We can still complete your blood test if you book outside this window, but it may affect your results.

To get accurate results for cortisol, the sample should be collected at 9am.

Drinking water is encouraged. Staying well hydrated helps make the blood collection easier. On the day of your appointment, wear a loose-fitting top so your arm is easily accessible.

After booking, you will receive a pre-appointment questionnaire via email, please complete it before attending your appointment.

Albumin: A key blood protein that helps transport hormones; abnormal levels can affect hormone availability. Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH): Regulates sperm production; abnormal levels can indicate testicular or pituitary issues. Free Testosterone (calculated): Measures the active form of testosterone; important for energy, mood, libido, and muscle mass. Luteinising Hormone (LH): Stimulates testosterone production; imbalances can affect fertility and hormone levels. Oestradiol: A form of estrogen in men; essential for bone health and hormone balance, with imbalances impacting overall wellbeing. Prolactin: High levels can disrupt testosterone production and affect fertility. Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG): Controls availability of testosterone and estrogen; abnormal levels can disrupt hormone balance. Testosterone (total): Total circulating testosterone; low levels may impact energy, mood, muscle, and sexual health. Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroxine (T4, free direct), Triiodothyronine (T3, free): Thyroid hormones that influence metabolism, energy, and overall hormone balance. Cortisol (if collected at 9am): Key stress hormone; abnormal levels can affect energy, metabolism, and hormone regulation.

You should receive your results for this test within 3 working days.

You will receive an email with a link to view your full results and report via the web portal, or you can access them in the Forth App.

A GMC registered doctor will first assess your results and write a full report.

As an additional step, one of our consultants will look at your results before they are released to you in case there are any additional recommendations such as ultrasound or further imaging.