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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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Erectile Dysfunction Test

xana-medtec — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 11:06:47 +0000

What can I expect from this Erectile Dysfunction Profile?

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.

Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL)

Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) is considered ‘bad’ cholesterol because it contributes to cholesterol build-up and blockage in the arteries.

Total Cholesterol: HDL Ratio

Total Cholesterol: HDL Ratio is a mathematical calculation that indicates the ratio of total cholesterol versus ‘good’ (HDL) cholesterol in the blood.

Non-HDL Cholesterol

Non-HDL Cholesterol is a measurement of the total amount of cholesterol in the blood excluding the ‘good’ high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL).

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Prostate Profile

xana-medtec — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 10:58:14 +0000

What can I expect from this Prostate Profile?

Please note that a PSA test cannot be relied on to either diagnose prostate cancer – or exclude the presence of prostate cancer. If it is high then you will need further investigations with a Urologist. If you have symptoms and it is low you will still need to see a doctor to consider further investigations.

The prostate produces a fluid that mixes with sperm to make semen. Issues with the prostate are common particularly as men get older and can lead to serious conditions such as prostate cancer if undiagnosed.

Identifying conditions of this test

Prostate (3 Biomarkers)

Total Prostate Specific Antigen

Total Prostate Specific Antigen is the total amount of prostate-specific antigen being produced by the cells in the prostate gland. This test is used to detect and monitor the treatment response of prostate cancer.

Free Prostate Specific Antigen

Free Prostate Specific Antigen are produced by the cells in the prostate gland. They are free proteins that are not bound to any proteins in the blood. This test is used to detect and monitor the treatment response of prostate cancer.

Free: Total PSA Ratio

Free: Total PSA Ratio is a calculation indicating the amount of free prostate-specific antigen is the in body in terms of the total amount of prostate-specific antigen. They are produced by the cells in the prostate gland. blood. This test is used to detect and monitor the treatment response of prostate cancer.

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Testosterone Plus

xana-medtec — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 10:49:56 +0000

What can I expect from this Testosterone Plus?

Understanding your Testosterone levels may help if you are experiencing low sex drive, infertility, erectile dysfunction, and more. Testosterone levels should also be checked regularly by anyone using testosterone supplements for any reason.

This is the enhanced Testosterone test which includes albumin, sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) and a Free Testosterone calculation that will give you a very good indication of the levels of testosterone in your body.

Identifying conditions of this test

Hormones (3 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 the growth of body hair and muscle development. It also regulates the male sex drive and maintains muscle mass. It is found in small amounts in females from the ovary. The testosterone test is used to diagnose 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)

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.

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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