Question 1

Do I have to travel to attend a clinic to get my blood drawn?

Accepted Answer

No. A number of blood tests can be performed by finger prick which involves filling a small tube with droplets from your finger. If you require a venous sample then we have a network of locations all around the UK that can be attended to have a blood sample taken.

Question 2

How long does it take for my results to come back?

Accepted Answer

Once a sample is received by the laboratory, results will usually be ready within a few days and available for you to view securely on your portal.

Question 3

Will my blood tests be comprehensive enough?

Accepted Answer

We do offer a very wide range of blood tests, outside of those used for TRT/HRT. However the blood tests that we use for TRT/HRT are the most comprehensive used in this area. Lots of doctors/clinics are using blood panels that miss key markers that may screen for underlying conditions that may have caused/ attributed to hormonal issues. This is why you will see the comprehensive test being used before TRT/HRT.

Question 4

Is my blood sample ok to be sent in the post? Could it not be damaged or take too long and in turn affect my blood results?

Accepted Answer

Although excessive time between sample being taken and reaching the lab can make the sample unusable, this is generally when it takes more than 7 days. As all packages are prepaid first class post, samples usually are at the lab within a few days, depending on location. Also the carrier tubes of all blood contain agents inside the tubes that preserve the blood samples ready for testing. European clients usually use a courier if they have any anxieties about this and most have been fine in the standard post.

Question 5

Are finger prick blood tests accurate?

Accepted Answer

There is a common misconception that a blood sample drawn from the vein is more accurate than finger prick blood testing. This isn’t always the case. There are a few blood test markers that are sensitive to extraction but that is the same in BOTH venous and fingerprick blood testing techniques. You will always be informed if your blood test does require certain instructions and for some of these less common tests, you may be informed that fingerprick testing is not suitable.

Question 6

Do I need to fast for my testosterone blood test?

Accepted Answer

No, for these tests you do not need to fast, it is simply not necessary, which makes testing all that bit easier.

Question 7

Can I get a testosterone test on the NHS?

Accepted Answer

Yes, however our tests are significantly more advanced and give us much more information about your overall health. We assess many other aspects of your hormones and blood that could be affecting your testosterone levels. The NHS will either refuse to test you or if they do agree to a test you then they will only look at the Total Testosterone level which does not give a full accurate picture of what is going on.

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