Description
Check Your Testosterone Levels With Our First Blood Test
Getting help for your symptoms and beginning testosterone therapy starts with the right diagnostic testing.
Your initial blood test is the essential first step. In line with Irish and UK clinical guidelines, eligibility for TRT requires two separate blood tests confirming low testosterone levels. This first screening test provides a crucial result, giving a clear picture of your current hormone status and whether you meet the criteria to proceed.
What Biomarkers Does This Test Check?
This test measures the following key hormones:
Total Testosterone
Free Testosterone
Albumin
SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin)
This will give us an insight into both the quantity of testosterone and how your body processes it. The readings help explain symptoms like low energy, libido changes, or reduced motivation. Find out more about them in our guide to male hormone blood test terminology.
Your Sample Collection Options
You can choose how you’d like to complete your blood test. Options include a home finger-prick test using Randox Tasso+ device. This is a virtually painless, easy to use method for collecting your sample. It allows you to collect a high-grade sample in the comfort of your own home and full instructions will be provided.
Alternatively you can choose to visit one of our network of clinics or book a visit to your home from a qualified phlebotomist nurse.
Choose the option you would prefer from the drop down, and once you have checked out, we will contact you to help make the arrangements for the test.
Follow Our Blood Testing Guidelines
Whichever test option you choose, in order to ensure an accurate and reliable test results, please follow our blood testing guidelines.
Quick and Reliable Results
Once we receive the results, we will promptly guide you through the next steps of your personalised TRT treatment journey. This ensures a smooth transition to the next phase of care, if you are eligible.
What Happens Next?
If your testosterone reading is below the expected threshold for your age group, you are eligible to move on to a second, more comprehensive blood test.
This next stage includes a broader analysis of male hormones and is necessary before beginning a medically supervised TRT programme. At Urban TRT we adhere to best clinical practices based on BSSM guidelines to ensure safe, effective, and personalised treatment.
The test measures key biomarkers such as total testosterone, free testosterone, SHBG (sex hormone binding globulin), and albumin—giving insight into both the quantity of testosterone and how your body processes it. These readings help explain symptoms like low energy, libido changes, or reduced motivation.