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Male Sexual Health (STI)

xana-medtec — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 11:18:36 +0000

What can I expect from this Male Sexual Health – Advanced Screen?

This blood and urine test covers a wide range of common infections and provides you with a fast and simple way to check up on your sexual health.

Certain STIs don’t always cause symptoms and can develop into more serious conditions if untreated.

It can take three weeks to test positive after exposure to some sexually transmitted diseases. Please take this into account when considering the timing of your LML sexual health test. If you test early, it is best to repeat the test after a few weeks.

You can expect to receive your results next day after the sample arrives in our laboratory.*

**Results may be delayed if confirmatory testing is required.

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Sexual Health (6 Biomarkers)

Most sexually transmitted infections can be tested for using urine or blood samples. Certain STI’s don’t always cause symptoms and can develop into more serious conditions if untreated.

Chlamydia

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection from the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. Chlamydia is by far the most common sexually transmitted disease in the UK at present. A large percentage of people with this will not exhibit any symptoms thus chlamydia often being referred to as “The Silent Epidemic”. Chlamydia can be easily treated , if left untreated however it can cause significant reproductive problems. If your result is positive it is important to contact your partner (s) to advise them of the result and get tested / treated as well.

Gonorrhoea

Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae. If left untreated, gonorrhoea can cause severe reproductive and health problems.

Hepatitis B Surface Antigen

Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) are produced in the body by the hepatitis B virus. It is a virus which causes a liver infection and is spread from contact with the blood and bodily fluids of an infected person. HBsAg tests are used to diagnose if a person is currently infectious

Hepatitis C Antibodies

Hepatitis C Antibodies (HCAg) are produced by the immune system after exposure to hepatitis C. Hepatitis C is a virus which causes a liver infection and is spread from contact with the blood of an infected person. HCAg tests are used to determine whether a person has previously been exposed to hepatitis C.

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Testosterone Check

xana-medtec — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 10:45:07 +0000

What can I expect from this Testosterone Check?

This home test checks your levels of the hormone Testosterone. Testosterone is the main sex hormone in males. The high levels of Testosterone that men have compared to women are responsible for the development of virtually all the physical differences between the sexes. In adult males it controls sex drive, maintains muscle mass and helps make sperm.

Identifying conditions of this test

Hormones (1 Biomarkers)

There are many types of hormones that support different bodily functions and processes including growth, metabolism, appetite and fertility. Hormone imbalances or deficiencies may be to blame for a wide range of symptoms and conditions.

Testosterone

Testosterone is a steroid hormone produced by the male testes and the adrenal glands in both men and women. This hormone production is stimulated and controlled by the luteinizing hormone. Testosterone is seen in large amounts in boys during puberty, causing growth of body hair and muscle development. It also regulates the male sex drive and maintain muscle mass. It is found in small amount in females from the ovary. Testosterone test is used to diagnosed various conditions such as erectile dysfunction and infertility in men.

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Male Hormones

xana-medtec — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 10:33:20 +0000

What can I expect from this Male Hormones Profile?

This home test checks for the full range of male hormones and is very useful for giving information about fertility. It also covers the full range of hormones relevant to sports and testosterone supplementation.

Identifying conditions of this test

Hormones (9 Biomarkers)

Oestradiol

Oestradiol is a form of estrogen and the main female hormone produced by non-pregnant women. The hormone has an important role in the development of female physical features and reproductive functions. Oestradiol tests are used for the evaluation of ovarian functions. It can also be used to diagnose the cause of precocious and delayed puberty in girls as well as used to monitor hormone replacement therapy in peri-pausal and menopausal women.

Follicular Stimulating Hormone

Follicular Stimulating Hormone (FSH) is a reproductive hormone that is produced by the pituitary gland in the brain. FSH stimulates the growth and development of unfertilized eggs during the menstrual cycle in women and initiates the production of sex hormones such as oestradiol and progesterone. FSH is also used to stimulate the production of sperm in men. The FSH hormone is often tested with other sex hormones such as LH, testosterone, oestradiol and progesterone for diagnosing infertility and pituitary gland disorders in men and women.

Luteinizing Hormone

Luteinizing Hormone (LH) is a reproductive hormone that is produced by the pituitary gland in the brain. This hormone is used to regulate the menstrual cycle and ovulation by stimulating the ovaries to produce other reproductive hormones in females whereas in men, LH stimulates and controls testosterone. The LH test is used to determine any reproductive problems.

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Heart Health

xana-medtec — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 21:41:17 +0000

What can I expect from this Heart Health Profile?

This home test includes checks that have been shown to be very important indicators of risks to your heart’s health. Including a full cholesterol profile and tests for inflammation.

It also includes a test for diabetes which shows you how well your body controls your blood sugar.

Identifying conditions of this test

Cholesterol (7 Biomarkers)

High cholesterol levels can cause your arteries to become blocked – leading to coronary heart disease, heart attack or stroke. Finding out about high levels of cholesterol can help you to make the positive lifestyle and dietary changes needed to improve your chances of a long and healthy life.

Total Cholesterol

Total Cholesterol is a measurement of the total amount of cholesterol in the blood. This includes low-density and high-density lipoprotein cholesterols. Cholesterol is used to produce hormones for development, growth, and reproduction.

High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL)

High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) is a form of cholesterol that is considered ‘good’ cholesterol because it helps remove cholesterol from the heart’s arteries

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Iron Status

xana-medtec — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 21:32:52 +0000

What can I expect from this Iron Status Profile?

Iron is an essential component of the body that makes up red blood cells to transport oxygen all around the body.

Low iron can cause anemia, a common issue causing a list of problems starting with fatigue, weakness, and coldness which can then progress to more serious conditions.

Iron Studies (5 Biomarkers)

Iron studies are a set of blood tests used to measure the amount of iron carried in the blood and stored in the body’s tissues.

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Covid Antibodies IgG – Vaccine & Immune Response

xana-medtec — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 21:23:47 +0000

What can I expect from this COVID-19 Vaccine and Immune Response – “Quantitative” Antibody Blood Test?

One in 100 people does not produce antibodies against their vaccine and not developing antibodies against the virus has been linked to increased hospitalization and serious illness. Recent research has shown that the early immune response in people who have been vaccinated for COVID-19 can predict the level of protection they will have against the virus over time and potentially your body’s efficacy to combat viral variants such as the delta variant currently responsible for the majority of new Covid-19 cases in the UK. Some scientists have suggested that a test for antibody status may now become the norm when people are admitted to a hospital with severe Covid-19.

This new test (January 2021) “was designed to aid in evaluating the immune status of individuals with a quantitative measurement of IgG antibodies against the spike receptor binding domain (RBD) of SARS-CoV-2.”

The home test uses a finger-prick blood sample you can take yourself in the comfort of your own home. Or you can choose to have a blood sample taken in-store.

Whether you have been recently vaccinated or caught Covid-19 naturally, this IgG test will confirm whether your immune system has developed neutralizing IgG antibodies and give you a quantitative measure of your body’s response (between levels of 0 – 80,000 AU/ml).

It will help you to know how your immune system has responded to vaccination or infection to confirm whether the illness you had was Covid-19 or something else.

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