Testosterone blood test · Plymouth
Testosterone checks, done properly.
A Testosterone panel, or the same panel with a Full Blood Count for anyone on testosterone therapy. Booked before 10am. No GP referral needed.
Why test
Two options, for two situations.
The Testosterone Check is for a first look at your level, or a routine check.
On testosterone therapy? Book Testosterone Therapy Monitoring. Injected testosterone raises your red cell count. A high Haematocrit thickens the blood and is the main safety risk, so it is checked every time alongside your level.
Good to know
- Book an appointment before 10am
- No fasting needed
- Results the next working day
- No GP referral needed
- Prices are on our price list
Choose your test
Choose your test.
Testosterone, SHBG, Free Androgen Index, calculated Free Testosterone and Albumin. Must be taken before 10am.
The Testosterone Check plus a Full Blood Count, so your Haematocrit is checked alongside your level.
Oestradiol, FSH, LH, Progesterone, Prolactin, Testosterone, SHBG and Free Androgen Index.
What is measured
What the markers tell us.
| Marker | What it measures | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Testosterone | Your total testosterone level | The headline number, read alongside SHBG. |
| SHBG | The protein that carries testosterone | Affects how much testosterone your body can actually use. |
| Free Androgen Index and Free Testosterone | Calculated active testosterone | Usually enough for routine monitoring. |
| Albumin | A blood protein | Needed to calculate Free Testosterone. |
| Full Blood Count | Including Haemoglobin and Haematocrit | The safety check on therapy. In Therapy Monitoring only. |
Right here in Plymouth
Local care, close to home.
Your blood test is at Tor Clinical Rooms, 3 Darklake View, Plymouth PL6 7TL. Free parking on site, and easy to reach from the A38.
Who it is for
Worth testing if you have…
- Tiredness or low energy
- Low mood
- Low sex drive
- Loss of muscle or strength
- On testosterone therapy
- Taking performance-enhancing substances
Why before 10am?
Testosterone peaks in the morning and falls through the day. An afternoon test can look falsely low.
How it works
Four simple steps.
Book online, by phone on 01752 938102, or by email at Hello@TamarHealth.com.
Book
Pick your test and a time. £25 secures your slot, and the balance is paid in clinic.
Fill in your new patient form
Once you have booked, we send you a form. Tell us which test you want, and share your medical history so we can make sure it is right for you.
Come to the clinic
Book before 10am. No fasting needed. The sample takes a few minutes.
Get your results
Most results come back the next working day, by email, with a clinician summary in plain English. Anything urgent, we phone you the same day.
Questions people ask
The things people most often ask before booking.
Choosing
Which one should I book?
If you take testosterone, prescribed or otherwise, book Testosterone Therapy Monitoring. If not, start with the Testosterone Check.
Can I have a wider hormone panel?
Yes. The Hormone Blood Test adds Oestradiol, FSH, LH, Progesterone and Prolactin. It does not include a Full Blood Count, so tell us if you are on therapy.
Is calculated Free Testosterone accurate enough?
For routine monitoring, yes. If your SHBG is unusually high or low, we may suggest a directly measured Free Testosterone.
Your results
Will you tell my own doctor?
Only if you ask us to. We can write a short summary letter for your prescriber or GP.
I use performance-enhancing substances. Can you help?
Yes. We do not prescribe or supply them, and we will not lecture you. We check the things that carry real risk, such as Haematocrit, liver, kidneys and Cholesterol, and tell you plainly what we find.
What our patients say
Other ways we can help
Book your testosterone test
Book before 10am. No GP referral needed. Most results the next working day.