Health Check Male

The Male Health Check is a comprehensive blood and urine assessment designed to provide a broad overview of your general health. For £220, the panel assesses cardiovascular and metabolic health, thyroid function, iron and nutritional status, liver and kidney function, inflammation, blood health, urine health and prostate-related markers, including PSA, free PSA and the PSA ratio. Testing is available at various UK locations, with at-home phlebotomy also available and an optional GP consultation for reviewing your results.

What is a Male Health Check?

A Male Health Check combines a wide range of blood and urine investigations into one comprehensive health assessment. Rather than focusing on one individual condition, the panel looks at several important areas of male health, including cardiovascular risk, blood sugar regulation, thyroid function, iron status, nutritional markers, liver and kidney function, inflammation and urine health.

The health check also includes a detailed prostate assessment, with Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA), Free PSA and PSA Ratio. PSA is a protein produced mainly by the prostate, and measuring it can provide useful information when assessing prostate health. However, PSA can be affected by several non-cancerous factors, so it should not be interpreted as a standalone cancer diagnosis or screening result.

The panel also includes advanced cardiovascular markers such as Apolipoprotein A1, Apolipoprotein B, the ApoB/A1 ratio and Lipoprotein(a), alongside cholesterol and triglycerides. Combined with thyroid, metabolic, nutritional, inflammatory, kidney, liver and urine testing, this provides a broad snapshot of your current health.

What Does the Male Health Check Include?

Cardiovascular Health

• Total Cholesterol
• HDL Cholesterol
• LDL Cholesterol
• Non-HDL Cholesterol
• Triglycerides
• HDL % of Total
• TC/HDL Ratio
• Apolipoprotein A1
• Apolipoprotein B
• ApoB/A1 Ratio
• Lipoprotein(a)
• High-Sensitivity CRP
• Creatine Kinase

Diabetes & Metabolic Health

• HbA1c
• Insulin Levels
• C-Peptide
• Leptin
• Glucose
• Ketones

Thyroid Health

• Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
• Free T3
• Free Thyroxine (Free T4)
• Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies
• Thyroglobulin Antibodies

Prostate Health

• Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)
• Free PSA
• PSA Ratio

Vitamins, Iron & Nutritional Health

• Vitamin B12
• Serum Folate (Vitamin B9)
• Serum Iron
• Ferritin
• Transferrin
• Iron Binding Capacity
• Transferrin Saturation
• Albumin
• Total Protein
• Globulin
• Magnesium
• Calcium
• Corrected Calcium
• Phosphate

Liver Health

• ALT/GPT
• AST/GOT
• Gamma GT
• Alkaline Phosphatase
• Total Bilirubin
• Albumin
• Globulin
• Total Protein

Kidney & Electrolyte Health

• Creatinine
• Cystatin-C
• Urea
• Sodium
• Potassium
• Chloride
• Bicarbonate
• Calcium
• Phosphate
• Magnesium

Blood Count & Haematology

• Haemoglobin
• Red Blood Count
• RBCs
• Haematocrit (HCT)
• MCV
• MCH
• MCHC
• RDW
• Platelets
• MPV
• Neutrophils
• Lymphocytes
• Monocytes
• Eosinophils
• Basophils
• Reticulocyte Count
• Absolute Reticulocyte Count
• ESR

Urine Health

• Urine Glucose
• Urine Protein
• Ketones
• Urinary Nitrates
• pH
• Specific Gravity
• Urobilinogen
• Casts
• RBCs
• Bacterial Count
• Urine Culture and Sensitivities

Bone & Parathyroid Health

• Intact Parathormone (PTH)
• Calcium
• Corrected Calcium
• Phosphate
• Magnesium

Benefits of the Male Health Check

1. Comprehensive health assessment

The Male Health Check brings together a large number of blood and urine markers in one assessment. It provides information across cardiovascular, metabolic, thyroid, nutritional, inflammatory, kidney, liver, blood and prostate health rather than concentrating on a single health concern.

2. Detailed cardiovascular risk assessment

The panel includes more than a standard cholesterol test. Alongside total, HDL and LDL cholesterol, it measures ApoA1, ApoB, ApoB/A1 ratio and Lipoprotein(a). These markers can provide additional information about lipid metabolism and cardiovascular risk when interpreted alongside your overall health and medical history.

3. Prostate health assessment

The inclusion of PSA, Free PSA and PSA Ratio provides a more detailed prostate-related assessment than total PSA alone. PSA levels can increase for several reasons, including benign prostate enlargement, inflammation, infection and other prostate conditions, so results should always be interpreted in context.

4. Thyroid function assessment

TSH, Free T3 and Free T4 provide information about thyroid hormone production and activity. The inclusion of TPO and thyroglobulin antibodies can also provide additional information when investigating autoimmune thyroid conditions.

5. Assessment of blood sugar and metabolic health

HbA1c provides information about average blood glucose levels over time. Insulin and C-peptide provide additional information about insulin production and glucose regulation, while other markers in the panel contribute to a broader metabolic assessment.

6. Iron and nutritional assessment

The panel includes ferritin, serum iron, transferrin, iron-binding capacity and transferrin saturation, allowing several aspects of iron metabolism to be assessed together. Vitamin B12 and folate are also included because they are important for normal blood formation and neurological function.

7. Liver and kidney assessment

Several markers are included to provide a broader assessment of liver and kidney function. These include ALT, AST, GGT, alkaline phosphatase, bilirubin, creatinine, cystatin-C and urea, together with important electrolytes.

8. Inflammation and blood health

The panel includes hs-CRP and ESR as inflammatory markers and a comprehensive blood count covering red cells, white cells, platelets and their subtypes. These results can provide useful information when investigating anaemia, inflammation or other health concerns.

9. Urine health assessment

The urine component assesses protein, glucose, ketones, nitrates, pH, specific gravity, casts, RBCs and other findings. The inclusion of urine culture and sensitivities can provide additional information when bacterial growth is detected.

10. Establishes a useful health baseline

A broad health assessment can provide baseline measurements for future comparison. Tracking cholesterol, HbA1c, PSA, thyroid markers, ferritin, kidney function and other results over time may help identify changes that require further investigation.

Why Do I Need a Male Health Check?

A Male Health Check may be suitable if you want a broad assessment of your current health or would like to establish baseline measurements for future monitoring.

It may be particularly relevant if you have:

• A family history of cardiovascular disease
• A family history of prostate problems
• Concerns about prostate health
• Previous abnormal PSA results
• Persistent tiredness or low energy
• Changes in weight
• Reduced exercise tolerance
• Changes in libido
• Difficulty concentrating
• Concerns about cholesterol
• A family history of diabetes
• Previous thyroid abnormalities
• Previous iron or vitamin deficiencies
• Concerns about blood sugar or metabolic health
• A desire for a comprehensive general health assessment

Common symptoms that may prompt further investigation

Depending on the individual, symptoms that may lead someone to seek a comprehensive health assessment include:

• Persistent fatigue
• Unexplained weight change
• Increased thirst or urination
• Changes in exercise tolerance
• Feeling unusually cold or hot
• Hair or skin changes
• Reduced concentration
• Changes in mood
• Changes in urinary habits
• Increased urinary frequency
• Difficulty starting or maintaining urine flow
• Waking frequently during the night to urinate

Urinary symptoms can have many causes and do not necessarily indicate a prostate condition. A clinician should assess persistent or concerning symptoms.

Step-by-Step: How the Male Health Check Works

In-Clinic Testing

1. Book your Male Health Check

Choose a convenient appointment at one of our available UK locations. The Male Health Check is available for £220.

2. Review your preparation instructions

You will receive information about any preparation required before your appointment. Follow the instructions provided, particularly if your appointment includes tests for which fasting or other preparation may be recommended.

Do not stop prescribed medication unless specifically instructed to do so by your doctor.

3. Attend your appointment

Your details and requested tests are confirmed before sample collection begins.

4. Professional blood draw

A trained phlebotomist takes the required venous blood samples from your arm using sterile, single-use equipment. The collection usually takes only a few minutes.

5. Urine sample collection

You will provide a urine specimen where required. The sample is assessed for factors including protein, glucose, ketones, nitrates, pH, specific gravity, casts and other urinary findings.

6. Laboratory processing

Blood and urine samples are labelled and sent for laboratory analysis. Each marker is tested using the appropriate analytical method.

7. Prostate marker analysis

Your PSA-related results include total PSA, Free PSA and PSA Ratio where reported by the laboratory. These results can provide additional context when assessing prostate health.

8. Results report

Once testing is complete, your results are compiled into a report showing the measured values, units and applicable laboratory reference intervals.

9. Optional GP consultation

A GP consultation is optional. If you would like help interpreting your results, a GP can review the report alongside your symptoms, medical history, age and other relevant factors.

At-Home Blood Draw – Home or Hotel

1. Arrange your home appointment

Book an appointment for a professional phlebotomist to visit your home or hotel.

2. Follow preparation instructions

Complete any required preparation before your appointment according to the instructions provided.

3. Professional phlebotomist visit

A trained phlebotomist arrives at your chosen location with the necessary equipment and confirms your details before beginning the blood draw.

4. Venous blood collection

Your blood sample is collected using sterile, single-use equipment. The process is the same type of venous blood draw performed in a clinical setting.

5. Urine sample

Where applicable, you will provide a urine sample according to the instructions given for the test.

6. Sample handling

Samples are labelled and prepared for laboratory transportation according to the relevant sample-handling requirements.

7. Laboratory testing

The laboratory analyses your blood and urine samples, including the cardiovascular, metabolic, thyroid, prostate, nutritional, kidney, liver and haematology markers included in the package.

8. Receive your results

Your completed report is provided securely after laboratory testing has been completed.

9. Optional GP review

If you have questions about any of your results, an optional GP consultation can help explain the findings and whether further investigation may be appropriate.

Your Male Health Check Results – Explained

Because the Male Health Check contains many different investigations, each marker has its own unit and reference interval. There is no single normal value for the complete health check.

Your individual laboratory report should always be used when interpreting your results.

Some commonly used UK examples include:

• HbA1c: below 42 mmol/mol is commonly considered within the non-diabetic range; 42–47 mmol/mol may indicate increased risk, while 48 mmol/mol or above is a commonly used diagnostic threshold for diabetes when confirmed appropriately.
• Total cholesterol: a level below approximately 5.0 mmol/L is commonly considered desirable, although personal targets depend on cardiovascular risk.
• Triglycerides: fasting levels below approximately 1.7 mmol/L are generally considered desirable.
• HDL cholesterol: higher HDL levels are generally associated with a more favourable cardiovascular profile, although HDL should not be interpreted in isolation.
• LDL cholesterol: target levels depend on individual cardiovascular risk and existing conditions.
• TSH: many UK laboratories use a reference range of approximately 0.4–4.0 mIU/L, although the laboratory-specific interval should be followed.
• Free T4: commonly measured in pmol/L, with the laboratory's own reference interval used for interpretation.
• Free T3: commonly measured in pmol/L and interpreted using the relevant laboratory range.
• Ferritin: low levels can indicate reduced iron stores, although interpretation depends on the individual and other iron markers.
• Haemoglobin: commonly reported in g/L, with male-specific reference intervals generally higher than female intervals.
• Platelets: commonly reported as ×10⁹/L, with many laboratories using a range around 150–400 ×10⁹/L.
• Creatinine: reported in µmol/L and interpreted alongside age, body composition and kidney function.
• hs-CRP: reported in mg/L and can provide information about systemic inflammation and, in appropriate circumstances, cardiovascular risk.

PSA Results

PSA requires particular care when interpreting results.

There is no single PSA number that means cancer is present or absent. PSA levels can increase with:

• Benign prostate enlargement
• Prostatitis or other prostate inflammation
• Urinary infection
• Recent ejaculation
• Certain urological procedures
• Age-related prostate changes
• Prostate cancer

Your Free PSA and PSA Ratio can provide additional information in certain clinical circumstances, particularly when total PSA is in a range where further assessment is being considered.

What does a high result mean?

A high result means that a particular measurement is above the laboratory's stated reference interval. It does not automatically indicate a disease.

For example, an elevated ALT may have many possible causes, while high cholesterol can reflect diet, genetics, medication or other health factors.

What does a low result mean?

A low result can have different meanings depending on the marker. Low ferritin may suggest depleted iron stores, while low haemoglobin may be associated with anaemia. Low thyroid hormone levels need to be interpreted together with TSH and the wider clinical picture.

What if my PSA is high?

An elevated PSA does not automatically mean prostate cancer. A GP may consider your age, symptoms, prostate history, medications, previous PSA measurements and other factors before deciding whether repeat PSA testing, examination, imaging or referral is appropriate.

Important note about PSA testing

The PSA test is an assessment of a prostate-related marker, not a definitive diagnostic test for prostate cancer. A normal PSA does not completely exclude cancer, and an elevated PSA does not confirm it. Results should be discussed with an appropriately qualified healthcare professional where clinically indicated.