Enhanced Testosterone & Health Blood Test LIS Code: DTX-01
Comprehensive testosterone and men's health blood test including Testosterone, SHBG, Albumin, FBC, HbA1c, thyroid, PSA, lipids, kidney and liver function.
What's included in this profile
- An enzyme found mainly in the liver
- Raised levels can indicate liver inflammation or damage
- Commonly checked alongside AST to assess liver health
- The main protein made by the liver
- Helps maintain fluid balance in the blood
- Low levels can indicate liver or kidney problems, or poor nutrition
- An enzyme found in the liver, bone and bile ducts
- Raised levels can point to liver, bile duct or bone conditions
- Interpreted alongside other liver markers for context
- A waste product from normal muscle breakdown, filtered by the kidneys
- Raised levels can indicate reduced kidney function
- Used to calculate eGFR (estimated kidney filtration rate)
- The processed (conjugated) form of bilirubin
- Raised levels often point to a blockage in bile flow
- Interpreted together with total bilirubin
- The active, unbound form of the main thyroid hormone T4
- Checked alongside TSH to assess thyroid function
- Helps confirm an over or underactive thyroid
- Measures red cells, white cells and platelets
- A foundational test for overall health, anaemia and infection
- The 'Differential' breaks white cells down by specific type
- An enzyme sensitive to liver and bile duct problems
- Often raised with alcohol intake or bile flow issues
- Helps confirm whether a raised ALP is liverrelated
- Often called 'good' cholesterol
- Helps remove excess cholesterol from the bloodstream
- Higher levels are generally protective for heart health
- Reflects average blood sugar levels over the past 23 months
- The main test used to diagnose and monitor diabetes
- Not affected by what you ate that day, unlike glucose
- Often called 'bad' cholesterol
- Can build up in artery walls, raising heart disease risk
- A key target for lifestyle or treatment intervention
- Total cholesterol minus HDL cholesterol
- Captures all the 'harmful' cholesterol particles in one figure
- Increasingly used alongside LDL for cardiovascular risk assessment
- A key electrolyte important for heart and muscle function
- Abnormal levels can affect heart rhythm and need prompt attention
- Closely linked to kidney function
- A key electrolyte that regulates fluid balance
- Abnormal levels can reflect kidney, hormonal or hydration issues
- Commonly checked as part of a routine metabolic panel
- The pituitary hormone that signals the thyroid to produce T3/T4
- The primary firstline test for thyroid function
- Raised or low levels suggest an underactive or overactive thyroid
- The overall amount of cholesterol in the blood
- A key marker for cardiovascular risk
- Interpreted alongside HDL, LDL and triglycerides
- A protein made by the prostate gland
- The standard firstline test for prostate health
- Raised levels can occur with an enlarged prostate, infection or cancer
- The combined total of albumin and globulin in the blood
- Reflects overall nutritional and liver status
- Abnormal results prompt a closer look at albumin/globulin individually
- A type of fat found in the blood, from food and the liver
- Raised levels are linked to heart disease and metabolic conditions
- Affected by diet, alcohol and blood sugar control
- A waste product from protein breakdown, filtered by the kidneys
- Raised levels can indicate reduced kidney function or dehydration
- Interpreted alongside creatinine for a fuller picture
- An estimate of how well the kidneys are filtering blood
- Calculated from creatinine, age and sex
- The key measure used to stage kidney function
About this profile
The DTX-01 Enhanced Testosterone & Health Blood Test is our most comprehensive testosterone assessment, combining key hormone markers with important general health checks.
This enhanced panel is designed to provide a broader picture of testosterone status, blood health, kidney and liver function, thyroid function, blood sugar control, cholesterol levels and prostate health before a specialist testosterone consultation.
It may be suitable for men who require a detailed baseline assessment before possible testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), or for those who want a more comprehensive review of their overall health alongside their testosterone levels.
What does the DTX-01 Enhanced test include?
Total Testosterone
Measures the total amount of testosterone circulating in the bloodstream.
SHBG – Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin
Measures the protein that binds testosterone and helps with the interpretation of testosterone levels.
Albumin
Used alongside Total Testosterone and SHBG to support the calculation of estimated free testosterone.
Full Blood Count (FBC)
Assesses haemoglobin, red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets, providing important information about general blood health.
Renal Function
Assesses key markers associated with kidney function and electrolyte balance, including:
Urea
Creatinine
eGFR
Sodium
Potassium
Liver Function Tests (LFTs)
Assesses important markers associated with liver health, including:
ALT
ALP
Bilirubin
GGT
Total Protein
Albumin
HbA1c
HbA1c provides an indication of your average blood glucose levels over the previous two to three months and is commonly used to assess diabetes and pre-diabetes risk.
Thyroid Function Tests (TFTs)
Assesses thyroid function and may include:
TSH
Free T4
Depending on the laboratory profile, Free T3 may also be included.
PSA – Prostate-Specific Antigen
PSA is a blood marker associated with the prostate gland and can form part of a baseline health assessment in men where clinically appropriate.
An elevated PSA does not automatically mean prostate cancer and may occur for several reasons. Abnormal results should be reviewed by an appropriate clinician.
Lipid Profile
Assesses important cholesterol and cardiovascular risk markers, including:
Total Cholesterol
HDL Cholesterol
LDL Cholesterol
Triglycerides
Non-HDL Cholesterol
Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio
Who is this test suitable for?
The DTX-01 Enhanced panel may be suitable for:
Men requiring a comprehensive testosterone assessment
Patients preparing for a testosterone specialist consultation
Patients being assessed before possible TRT
Men requiring baseline hormone and general health markers
Patients wanting a broader men's health blood test
Men with symptoms that may be associated with low testosterone
