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Private · Sunderland

Testosterone testing
(male).

Low energy, low libido, and reduced muscle mass can all be linked to low testosterone, though they can also have many other causes. We offer three levels of testing, from a simple first check through to a full safety monitoring panel for those on or starting testosterone replacement therapy. All results are clinician-reviewed within 24 to 48 hours.

GPhC Registered 9012617 Three testing levels available £39 to £149 Clinician-reviewed result
About testosterone testing

Three levels, depending on your reason for testing.

Testosterone naturally declines with age, but low levels at any age can contribute to symptoms such as low energy, reduced libido, difficulty building or maintaining muscle, low mood, and poor concentration. We offer three levels of testing, so you only pay for the depth of information you actually need.

Our Testosterone Test is a straightforward first check of your testosterone level, a sensible starting point if you have not been tested before. Our Testosterone Profile Plus adds further markers that help calculate how much of your testosterone is actually available for your body to use, giving a fuller picture than a single number alone. Our Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) Profile is a comprehensive panel covering hormones, full blood count, liver, kidney, thyroid, cholesterol, and prostate markers, the kind of thorough safety monitoring typically required before starting, or while continuing, testosterone replacement therapy.

Best taken as an early morning sample. Testosterone levels are naturally highest in the morning, so testing at this time gives the most accurate and comparable result, for all three testing levels.
Your result includes a clinician commentary. A clinician reviews your result and provides written context before it is sent to you.
Who this is for

Which level is right for you?

First-time symptom check

Persistent low energy, low libido, or reduced muscle mass, and you have not been tested before. The standard Testosterone Test is a sensible starting point.

Wanting a fuller hormonal picture

If you want to understand how much of your testosterone is actually available to your body, the Profile Plus adds the markers needed for this.

Starting testosterone replacement therapy

Clinics typically require a comprehensive baseline panel before starting treatment. The TRT Profile covers this.

Already on testosterone replacement therapy

Ongoing monitoring is an essential part of safe TRT, checking for treatment effect and picking up any safety concerns early.

Test prices

Full price list available on this page ↓.

Transparent pricing

Testosterone testing prices.

Prices are subject to change, please confirm at the clinic before booking.

Testosterone Test

£39

A single, straightforward check.

Testosterone.

Testosterone Profile Plus

£59

A fuller picture of available testosterone.

Testosterone, free testosterone calculation, sex hormone binding globulin, albumin.

TRT Profile

£149

Comprehensive safety monitoring, 46 markers.

See the full marker breakdown below.

Your consultation is free. There is no separate charge for the pharmacist consultation, only the test itself.
TRT Profile in full

What the £149 TRT Profile covers.

This panel is grouped below by what each set of markers is checking. It is designed to give a thorough safety picture before starting, or while continuing, testosterone replacement therapy, not just a testosterone number.

Hormones

Testosterone, free testosterone calculation, free androgen index, sex hormone binding globulin, luteinising hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, oestradiol (E2), prolactin, thyroid-stimulating hormone, free T4, free T3.

Prostate

Prostate specific antigen (PSA), an important safety marker, since testosterone therapy is not usually suitable without checking this first.

Full blood count

Haemoglobin, haematocrit, red cell count, mean cell volume, mean cell haemoglobin, mean cell haemoglobin concentration, red cell distribution width, white cell count, platelet count, mean platelet volume, neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, basophils. Haematocrit in particular is closely monitored, since testosterone therapy can thicken the blood.

Liver function

Alanine transaminase, aspartate aminotransferase, gamma glutamyl transferase, alkaline phosphatase, total bilirubin, total protein, albumin, globulin.

Kidney function

Creatinine, urea, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR).

Cholesterol

Total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, HDL percentage, non-HDL cholesterol, total cholesterol to HDL ratio, triglycerides.

Diabetes and iron

HbA1c (glycosylated haemoglobin), ferritin.

What to expect

From appointment to results.

Book an early morning appointment

Testosterone is best tested in the morning for all three levels. Some markers in the fuller panels may also require fasting, your pharmacist will confirm this when you book.

Blood sample collected

Our phlebotomist takes your blood sample at 113 Chester Road, taking around 15 minutes.

Laboratory analysis

Your sample is processed at an accredited laboratory, with results typically available within 24 to 48 hours.

Results sent to you

Sent directly to you via secure email from the laboratory, after clinician verification, with a written commentary included.

Book online

Book your testosterone test.

Please call us to arrange an early morning appointment for the most accurate result, and to confirm which level is right for you.

Opening hours

Mon–Fri 9am–5pm  ·  Sat & Sun 9am–5pm (private services only)

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0191 503 4053

113 Chester Road, Sunderland SR4 7HG · GPhC Registered

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FAQs

Testosterone testing FAQs.

Which level should I choose?
If this is your first time checking your testosterone, the standard Testosterone Test is a sensible starting point. If you want a fuller picture of how much testosterone is actually available to your body, the Profile Plus is more appropriate. If you are starting or already on testosterone replacement therapy, the TRT Profile is the comprehensive safety panel typically required. Your pharmacist can help you decide when you book.
Why does the TRT Profile include so many markers?
Testosterone replacement therapy affects more than just testosterone levels. It can affect your blood count, particularly haematocrit, your cholesterol, and your prostate, among other things. Comprehensive monitoring across these areas is a standard part of starting and continuing TRT safely, which is why this panel covers hormones, full blood count, liver, kidney, thyroid, cholesterol, and prostate markers together.
Why does this need to be an early morning test?
Testosterone follows a daily pattern and is generally highest in the morning. Testing at this time gives the most accurate and comparable result, across all three testing levels.
Do I need to fast before this test?
This depends on which level you choose, since the fuller panels include markers such as cholesterol that can be affected by food. Your pharmacist will confirm whether fasting is needed when you book.
What is the difference between total and free testosterone?
Total testosterone measures all the testosterone in your blood, while free testosterone measures the portion that is available for your body to use. The Profile Plus and TRT Profile both include the markers needed to calculate this.
What happens if my result is low?
Your pharmacist will explain your result and advise on appropriate next steps, which may include a consultation with our prescribing pharmacist or a referral to your GP, since low testosterone can have several underlying causes.
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