Lipid profile with ApoB
- What it measures
- Cholesterol, triglycerides and the number of particles that carry cholesterol into artery walls.
- Useful for
- A clearer picture of heart risk than total cholesterol alone.
Well Man Clinic
Male Symptom Lab Tests
The tests that matter most for men's health, explained in plain English. Every test includes a practitioner review of your results.
In clinic
Blood is taken at Body Mind Medical in Llandudno, usually in the morning after an overnight fast. Testosterone is most accurate before 11 am.
Near you
Have blood taken at a partner collection centre close to home, anywhere in the UK.
At home
For finger-prick, stool and saliva tests, we post you a kit with clear instructions and a prepaid return envelope.
We recommend only what you need
Most men don't need every test. After your symptom profile and consultation, we recommend the tests that will change your plan. If anything needs medical attention, we refer you to your GP with a written summary.
Tests for men
Grouped by body system. Prices to be confirmed.
Heart and circulation
Related: Cardiovascular health
Lipoprotein(a)
- What it measures
- An inherited type of cholesterol particle.
- Useful for
- Men with a family history of early heart disease. Only needs testing once.
hs-CRP
- What it measures
- A sensitive marker of low-grade inflammation.
- Useful for
- Assessing inflammation as part of heart and metabolic risk.
Homocysteine
- What it measures
- An amino acid linked to B vitamin status.
- Useful for
- Heart, brain and memory concerns.
Blood sugar and metabolism
HbA1c
- What it measures
- Average blood sugar over the past two to three months.
- Useful for
- Diabetes, prediabetes and weight around the middle.
Fasting insulin with HOMA-IR
- What it measures
- How much insulin your body needs to control blood sugar.
- Useful for
- Finding insulin resistance years before blood sugar rises.
Liver function including GGT
- What it measures
- Liver enzymes and proteins.
- Useful for
- Weight, blood sugar and alcohol concerns.
Male hormones
Testosterone with SHBG and free testosterone
- What it measures
- Total testosterone, the protein that binds it, and the amount your body can use.
- Useful for
- Low drive, low libido, fatigue and poor recovery.
LH, FSH and prolactin
- What it measures
- The pituitary hormones that control testosterone production.
- Useful for
- Men with low testosterone, to find where the problem starts.
Oestradiol
- What it measures
- The main form of oestrogen.
- Useful for
- Men gaining weight around the chest and hips.
Prostate
PSA
- What it measures
- Prostate-specific antigen.
- Useful for
- Men over 50, or over 45 with a family history or of Black ethnicity, after a discussion of its benefits and limitations in line with NHS guidance.
Thyroid
Full thyroid panel
- What it measures
- TSH, free T4 and free T3.
- Useful for
- Tiredness, feeling cold, weight gain and low mood.
Thyroid antibodies
- What it measures
- TPO and thyroglobulin antibodies.
- Useful for
- Checking for autoimmune thyroid disease.
Nutrients and blood health
Full blood count with ferritin
- What it measures
- Red and white blood cells and your iron stores.
- Useful for
- Fatigue, low stamina and poor recovery.
B12 and folate
- What it measures
- Two vitamins needed for healthy blood, nerves and brain.
- Useful for
- Fatigue, brain fog and low mood.
Vitamin D
- What it measures
- Your vitamin D level.
- Useful for
- Low mood, muscle and bone health, and immunity.
Omega-3 index
- What it measures
- The omega-3 content of your red blood cells.
- Useful for
- Heart, brain and inflammation concerns.
Gut
Comprehensive stool analysis
- What it measures
- Gut bacteria, digestion, inflammation and infection markers.
- Useful for
- Bloating, irregular bowels and food reactions.
Coeliac screen
- What it measures
- tTG-IgA with total IgA.
- Useful for
- Gut symptoms, fatigue or low iron. Test while still eating gluten.
Faecal calprotectin
- What it measures
- A marker of inflammation in the bowel.
- Useful for
- Telling inflammatory bowel conditions apart from other gut problems.
Stress and sleep
Salivary cortisol and DHEA rhythm
- What it measures
- Stress hormones at several points across the day.
- Useful for
- Fatigue, poor sleep and burnout. Its evidence base is still developing.
Not sure which tests you need?
Book a consultation and we'll recommend only the tests that matter for you.