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Erectile dysfunction profile
Blood draw
Hydrate
Results 24 hrs
£140
Erectile dysfunction profile
Why would I take this test?
When a man fails to get or keep an erection this is called erectile dysfunction or impotence. Typically, erection problems begin to affect men over the age of 40 but any man can be affected no matter their age. Stress, anxiety, depression and drinking too much alcohol can all cause erectile dysfunction, but it can also be an indicator of another serious issue such as heart disease. This profile investigates several general health factors (cholesterol and diabetes) and includes a hormone panel that checks the thyroid and male specific hormones.
How a test is done?
Our phlebotomist will tie a rubber band to your upper arm to make the veins more visible. They will swab to clean the arm, then a sterile needle attached to a tube is gently inserted into the vein and the blood is drawn into a vial (or vials if more than one test has been requested). Only one needle is used regardless of the number of tests or vials requested. The needle is removed, a plaster applied, and it’s done. You might get a small bruise around the needle mark.
Please wear loose clothing (for easy access to your arm) and let us know a preferred arm.
You can continue to take regular medication but check with your doctor whether any of your medications may affect test results.
It's easier to draw blood when:
you are hydrated – please drink some water, especially in hot weather and for morning blood draws
you are warm – please keep warm before the test
Fasting is not required
A non-fasting test means:
you can eat and drink as normal before the test
it’s advised not to drink alcohol before the test
you can continue to take regular medication but check with your doctor whether any of your medications may affect test results
Can I have someone with me?
Of course, if that makes you more comfortable, you may have a friend or relative accompany you during a blood test.
When will I get my results?
Results returned in 24 hours
What can this test detect?
Cholesterol
Total cholesterol
High density lipoprotein (HDL)
Low density lipoprotein (LDL)
Total cholesterol : HDL ratio
Non HDL cholesterol
Triglyceride
Diabetes
HbA1C (glycosylated haemoglobin)
Thyroid & Hormones
Thyroid stimulating hormones (TSH)
Prolactin
Testosterone
Total prostate specific antigen
How do I get my results?
The certified laboratory report is emailed to us, and we can either:
email directly to you
email directly to you and/or to your GP. We will need your written consent to share any test results, but we will discuss this with you when you book your appointment
give it to you in person at the clinic