Testosterone + Proteins Blood Test (4 biomarkers)

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At home Testosterone + Proteins blood test followed up by a discovery call to review your result and determine the best next step for you.

Please note: this test looks at your testosterone and protein levels (4 markers) followed up by a call with our business team. If you would like more in-depth testing / possible treatment, please look at our Advanced Hormone Screen (41 biomarkers), followed up by a doctor’s consultation.

FREE DELIVERY:

This should arrive within a few working days via Royal Mail letter box delivery.

PRE-TEST INSTRUCTIONS:

Please take your sample before 10am. Do not take biotin supplements for two days before this test, discuss this with your doctor if it is prescribed.

HOW TO TAKE YOUR FINGER-PRICK SAMPLE:

You will receive easy to follow, paper instructions included in your kit.

SENDING OFF YOUR SAMPLE:

Post of your sample in a Royal Mail priority post box on the same day you take your sample. (Do not post after 12pm on a Saturday, at all on Sundays or Bank Holidays)

BIOMARKER INFORMATION:

Testosterone – a hormone that causes male characteristics. For men, it helps to regulate sex drive and has a role in controlling bone mass, fat distribution, muscle mass, strength and the production of red blood cells and sperm. Testosterone is produced in the testicles of men and, in much smaller amounts, in the ovaries of women. Testosterone levels in men naturally decline after the age of 30, although lower than normal levels can occur at any age and can cause low libido, erectile dysfunction, difficulty in gaining and maintaining muscle mass and lack of energy.

Free Testosterone – most testosterone circulating in the blood is bound to proteins, in particular SHBG and albumin; only 2-3 % of testosterone is free and available to cells. This test uses an algorithm to calculate the level of free or unbound testosterone in relation to total testosterone, SHBG and albumin.

Albumin – a protein which is made mainly in the liver. It helps to exert the osmotic pressure which holds water within the blood. It also helps carry nutrients and medications and other substances through the blood and is important for tissue growth and healing. Albumin also carries hormones around the body, therefore measuring the amount of albumin in the blood can help us calculate how much hormone is available to your tissues.

SHBG (sex hormone binding globulin) – a protein which transports the sex hormones (testosterone, oestrogen and dihydrotestosterone (DHT)) in the blood. Hormones which are bound to SHBG are inactive which means that they are unavailable to your cells. Measuring the level of SHBG in your blood gives important information about your levels of free or unbound hormones which are biologically active and available for use.

Parcels despatched to customers in the UK are sent via Royal Mail tracked or DHL courier from our fulfilment centre in England. You can select which option you would like in checkout.

1. Royal Mail expected delivery time: 1 - 2 working days
2. DHL expected delivery time: 2 working days

Royal Mail orders made before 2pm UK time, will be sent out the same day. Royal Mail orders made after 2pm UK time will be sent out the next shipping day.

DHL orders made before 12pm UK time, will be sent out the same day. DHL orders made after 12pm UK time will be sent out the next shipping day.

1. Return Period

You have 14 days from the date of receipt to notify us of your intention to return any unwanted items. In line with the Consumer Contracts Regulations, you then have a further 14 days to return the goods. If 14 days have passed since your purchase, unfortunately, we cannot offer a refund or exchange.

2. Condition of Return

To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.

3. Exemptions

Please note that certain goods are exempt from being returned for hygiene or safety reasons, such as medical test kits.

4. Refunds

Once your return is received and inspected, we will send an email to notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund. If approved, your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your original method of payment within 7 days (but in practice normally it'll be much faster than that). We have to process the refund on the same payment method you used for the purchase.

5. Exchanges

We only replace items if they are defective or damaged. If you need to exchange an item for the same product, please contact our customer service team.

6. Shipping Returns

You will be responsible for paying the shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund. We recommend using a trackable shipping service (like Royal Mail Track & Trace) when returning products.

7. Cancellations

You have the right to cancel your order within 14 days without giving any reason. If your order has already been dispatched, you will need to return the items to us to get a refund.