Monitoring for safety and efficancy of testosterone therapy
Customize TestA comprehensive blood test panel designed to monitor hormone levels and key health markers in individuals undergoing testosterone replacement therapy, ensuring safe and effective treatment.
This test is ideal for individuals who are:
Currently undergoing Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)
Already have a baseline assessment
Monitoring treatment effectiveness and safety
Checking for potential side effects or hormonal imbalances
Under medical supervision for low testosterone or related symptoms
Simple Blood Draw: A healthcare professional will collect a small sample of blood, typically from your arm.
Quick Procedure: The process usually takes just a few minute
Post-Test Care: No special preparation or recovery time is required after the test.
Results: Your healthcare provider will review the results with you to adjust or monitor your TRT treatment as needed.
A measurement of the overall amount of testosterone in the bloodstream, including both bound and free forms. This test helps assess testosterone levels to diagnose conditions like low testosterone (hypogonadism) and guide treatments such as Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT).
This test measures the amount of testosterone that is not bound to proteins in the blood and is available to act on tissues. Free testosterone is a key indicator of hormone activity and plays a crucial role in evaluating conditions related to low testosterone and monitoring TRT effectiveness.
A form of estrogen that is important to monitor during TRT, as elevated levels can result from testosterone converting to estrogen. Measuring estradiol helps detect imbalances that may lead to side effects like mood changes, water retention, or gynecomastia.
Prolactin is a hormone which is made in the pituitary gland and plays a role in reproductive health. Its main purpose is to stimulate milk production after birth and in pregnant and breastfeeding women prolactin levels will soar.
Raised levels in a woman who is neither pregnant or breastfeeding can signal fertility problems as well as irregular periods.
Higher levels in men can cause reduced sex drive, erectile dysfunction, and lack of energy and fertility problems.
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This test measures the level of PSA (prostate specific antigen) in the blood.
A cortisol test is done to measure the level of the hormone cortisol in the blood, which may indicate problems with the adrenal glands or pituitary gland
Cholesterol is a waxy substance which is made in the body by the liver but is also found in some foods. It plays a vital role in how every cell works and is also needed to make Vitamin D, some hormones and bile for digestion. However, too much cholesterol in the blood can increase your risk of getting heart and circulatory diseases.
Cholesterol is made up of both good (HDL) and bad (LDL) cholesterol so it is important to investigate a raised cholesterol result to determine the cause. High levels of HDL cholesterol can cause a raised cholesterol result but may actually be protective against heart disease.
Low density lipoprotein (LDL) transports cholesterol, triglycerides and other fats to various tissues throughout the body. Too much low density lipoprotein cholesterol, known as bad cholesterol can cause fatty deposits to accumulate on artery walls, which can potentially lead to a heart disease and artherosclerosis.
High density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol removes cholesterol from the bloodstream and carries it to the liver where it is broken down and removed from the body in bile. High density lipoprotein is a good cholesterol.
Higher levels are believed to be protective against heart disease, while low levels are associated with increased risk of a heart attack.
Triglycerides are form of dietary fat that circulate in the blood. After eating your body will convert excess calories into triglycerides which are then carried to cells to be stored as fat. The triglycerides are released to be used as energy.
Raised levels of triglycerides are a potential risk factor for peripheral vascular disease which effects the blood vessels which supply your arms and legs as well as organs below the stomach as well as microvascular disease, affecting the tiny blood vessels around the heart.