{"product_id":"mens-health-blood-test","title":"Men's health blood test","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat does the men’s health blood test show?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe at-home men’s health blood test gives you an overview of your current health. It helps you understand your risk of developing conditions like heart disease, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, and liver disease.  This test includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eTestosterone (free or unbound) — 4 biomarkers\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTestosterone plays a role in the production of red blood cells - which are linked with energy - sex drive, mood and the distribution of muscle mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLevels naturally drop as you age, and can be affected by your weight, stress and genetics. Low testosterone may be linked with low mood, tiredness, low sex drive and weight gain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis home testosterone blood test tells you your level of free testosterone (also known as unbound), which is available for your body to use. This is different to total testosterone tests which look at the amount of testosterone present in the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe at-home testosterone test calculates free testosterone based on your:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTestosterone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree testosterone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Androgen Index\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCholesterol (lipid profile) — 7 biomarkers\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCholesterol is an essential fat that your body produces. It helps make vitamin D and hormones. Your body needs cholesterol to stay healthy, but too much can increase your risk of heart disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh cholesterol has no symptoms, so regular testing is the only way to keep track of your levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cholesterol home test, also called a lipid profile test, measures the different types of fats in your blood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cholesterol home test checks 7 biomarkers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLDL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon HDL cholesterol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal cholesterol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTriglycerides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal cholesterol: HDL ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTriglycerides: HDL ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eDiabetes risk (HbA1c) — 1 biomarker\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn HbA1c test measures your average blood sugar (glucose) levels over the past 3 months. This can help you understand your risk of developing type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the amount of sugar in your blood rises, any that your body can’t use attaches to red blood cells to form glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed blood cells live for around 3 months, which is why a HbA1c test measures the average blood sugar over the past few months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe at-home HbA1c test will show you whether you have healthy levels of HbA1c.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eLiver function — 7 biomarkers\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe liver test looks at the overall health of your liver. The liver plays an important role in hundreds of your body’s functions, from detoxifying blood to fighting infections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol, weight, diet and some medications can impact liver health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn at-home liver test checks how well your liver is working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe liver test includes 7 biomarkers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal protein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlbumin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlobulin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlanine aminotransferease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlkaline phosphatase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGamma-glutamyl transferase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBilirubin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-end##\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UK Production","offers":[{"title":"1 Test Kit","offer_id":44505869615292,"sku":"4317","price":79.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/1284\/4476\/files\/Men_s_health_blood_test.png?v=1785928257","url":"https:\/\/onlinedoctor.lloydspharmacy.com\/products\/mens-health-blood-test","provider":"UK Production","version":"1.0","type":"link"}