What is Hormone blood test for men used for?
A male hormone profile with testosterone, LH, FSH, prolactin, oestradiol, albumin and cortisol. Compared with our starting panel it adds prolactin and cortisol, which can be relevant for low libido, fatigue or stress, and albumin for a fuller picture of how testosterone is bound. Useful when you want to look wider at the hormonal axis.
Parameters in Hormone blood test for men (7)
- Total testosterone
- The main male sex hormone, bound and unbound together. Best measured in the morning.
- LH
- A pituitary hormone that signals the testes or ovaries to make sex hormones. Helps tell primary from secondary causes.
- FSH
- A pituitary hormone involved in sperm and egg development. Read together with LH.
- Prolactin
- A pituitary hormone. Raised levels can lower libido and sex hormones.
- Oestradiol
- The main oestrogen. In men it is partly made from testosterone.
- Albumin
- The most common blood protein. It binds part of the testosterone and reflects liver function and nutrition.
- Cortisol
- The stress hormone from the adrenal glands. It has a strong daily rhythm and is highest in the morning.
Preparation for Hormone blood test for men
- Take the sample in the morning, ideally between 07:00 and 10:00.
- Avoid hard physical activity on the morning of the test.
Preparation follows the laboratory's instructions for this package. Celto
What is a venous blood test?
A venous blood test means the sample is taken from a vein, usually in the crook of the elbow. Trained staff insert a thin needle and collect the blood in small vacuum tubes; the draw itself normally takes only a few minutes. A venous sample gives the laboratory enough material to measure many markers at once with standard, quality-controlled methods.
How much blood is drawn?
A standard adult blood tube typically holds about 4–5 ml, and some tube types up to about 9 ml. The total depends on how many tubes the package needs, but even with several tubes it is a small fraction of the 470 ml taken at a normal blood donation.
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Questions & answers
What is Hormone blood test for men used for?
A male hormone profile with testosterone, LH, FSH, prolactin, oestradiol, albumin and cortisol. Compared with our starting panel it adds prolactin and cortisol, which can be relevant for low libido, fatigue or stress, and albumin for a fuller picture of how testosterone is bound. Useful when you want to look wider at the hormonal axis.
How do I prepare for Hormone blood test for men?
Take the sample in the morning, ideally between 07:00 and 10:00. Avoid hard physical activity on the morning of the test.
How much blood is taken for Hormone blood test for men?
A standard adult blood tube typically holds about 4–5 ml, and some tube types up to about 9 ml. The total depends on how many tubes the package needs, but even with several tubes it is a small fraction of the 470 ml taken at a normal blood donation.
Do I need a referral for Hormone blood test for men?
No – in Denmark no referral is needed. The package is only available in Denmark, and there you can order it through NordicTRT without a referral from your own doctor. The sample is taken as a normal venous blood test at a Celto location in Denmark.
Can the results of Hormone blood test for men give a diagnosis on their own?
No. Blood values have to be interpreted together with your symptoms, medical history and sometimes repeat measurements. Results outside the reference range should be discussed with a doctor.
What does Total testosterone show?
The main male sex hormone, bound and unbound together. Best measured in the morning.
What does LH show?
A pituitary hormone that signals the testes or ovaries to make sex hormones. Helps tell primary from secondary causes.
What does FSH show?
A pituitary hormone involved in sperm and egg development. Read together with LH.
What does Prolactin show?
A pituitary hormone. Raised levels can lower libido and sex hormones.
What does Oestradiol show?
The main oestrogen. In men it is partly made from testosterone.
What does Albumin show?
The most common blood protein. It binds part of the testosterone and reflects liver function and nutrition.
What does Cortisol show?
The stress hormone from the adrenal glands. It has a strong daily rhythm and is highest in the morning.