What to Expect

The Blood Testing Procedure

Testosterone levels can vary throughout the day and after food. For this reason, blood test results are most accurate if done in the morning before eating or drinking (apart from water). We ask that you get your blood test at least 4 hours before your appointment and having fasted since 10pm the night before.

Blood tests are taken by the nursing team at 25 Harley Street and processed at the onsite laboratory. Appointments to take blood samples are available from 9am to 11am on weekdays. If you would like to book a blood test, please get in touch with the team at the Centre for Men’s Health and we will be happy find find a suitable time and date.

It is possible to get your blood tested via mailed blood test kits. We are associated with a number of clinics around the country called Express Medicals. After receiving your kit in the mail please contact your closest Express Medicals branch to arrange a phlebotomy (blood draw) appointment. Once your kit is ready with your blood sample, please take it immediately to the nearest post office. The prepaid postage on every kit will take it to our laboratory for analysis the next day. It is essential that blood reach the lab as quickly as possible, so to avoid weekend delays please have kits posted before the Thursday of that week.

What to Expect at Your Appointment

At your appointment with the consultant. The consultant will go over the whole set of results from your blood tests, take a medical history, and perform a physical exam. If appropriate, they will take you through the treatment options available. Both of you can decide on the best choice of treatment and begin it that day.

The first visit for every patient includes a full medical history assessment and a physical exam. The doctor may ask you questions about your family, sexual orientation, and recreational activities. A male physical exam may include examination of the genitals, rectum, and prostate. If you are not comfortable with any part of the visit, please tell your consultant and they will do everything they can to respect your wishes.

Payment

Payment for our services is asked for after your visit. Preferred methods are Visa and Mastercard. At this time we cannot accept American Express. 

Testosterone Replacement Therapy and other long term men’s health services are generally not covered by health insurance plans. Currently we cannot take payment from any health insurance plans. If you wish to be reimbursed by your health insurance for our services we will do everything we can to assist you.