What can a men's health blood test tell you?
A men’s health blood test can help you learn about the different factors that can affect your health — whether you’re trying to improve your sleep, energy, or long-term health. Plus, you can understand your risk of developing conditions like:
- heart disease
- kidney disease
- type 2 diabetes
- high cholesterol
With GP-reviewed results and evidence-based advice to improve your health, we support you every step of the way.
What's covered in this blood test?
Testosterone (free or unbound)
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Testosterone is really important for your long-term health. Low testosterone is linked to diabetes and heart disease. High testosterone is linked to acne, mood swings, and weight gain.
HbA1c (diabetes risk)
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Type 2 diabetes tends to affect men earlier in their lives than women. An HbA1c test measures your average blood sugar levels over the past 3 months.
CRP (high sensitivity)
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CRP is linked to inflammation in your body — affecting everything from your heart health to your mood, sleep, and even weight. A raised hs-CRP level is also linked to diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and some cancers.
Cholesterol (lipid profile)
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Men have a higher overall risk of heart disease and tend to develop it 10 years earlier than women. It's important to check your cholesterol regularly, as high levels might increase this risk.
Liver function
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Drinking too much alcohol, carrying excess weight, an unhealthy diet, and certain medications can affect your liver health. It's essential to check your liver health as alcoholic liver disease affects more men than women.
Vitamin D
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Vitamin D is essential for your health as it's needed for healthy bones, muscles, and a strong immune system. There’s also evidence to suggest it might improve your fertility.
Collection method
Your test kit contains everything you need to collect your sample at home. Our instructions will guide you through it.
How it works
Do your test
Your kit arrives in 1-2 days. Find out how to collect your sample at home. You’ll need to fill 2 tubes for this test — around 10 drops of blood.
Get results in 48 hours
Free post your sample to our lab and get your results in 48 hours. Access your GP-reviewed report in your results dashboard.

Support your health
Our doctors give you evidence-based tips to help you support your health. And you can access articles, podcasts, and recipes.
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How does your subscription work?
Your men's health blood test arrives every 3 months. You can change your subscription and how often you’d like a test on your account dashboard. We’ll remind you that payment is due 3 days before your kit arrives. And you can pause, change, or cancel at any time.
Data protection
Your data is in safe hands. We use the latest encryption technologies and take our Data Protection obligations seriously.
What's included in your home testing kit?
Your Thriva test kit includes:
- collection tube(s)
- plaster x 2
- return form x 1
- alcohol swab x 1
- lancet x 3
- prepaid envelope x 1
- cleansing wipe x 1
- collection tube label(s)
- protective plastic case x 1
How to collect your sample at home
Learn how to collect your finger-prick blood sample at home by following our instructions. You can access these on the app too. It takes around 30 minutes to complete the process at home.
Will a GP write your report?
Our doctors review your blood test results and upload a detailed report to your account dashboard. They also give you advice to help support your health or manage an existing condition.
How long does it take to get your results?
Understanding your health should be quick and easy. That’s why our doctors share your results within 48 hours. And you can access your data at any time.
How do you know when your results are ready?
We’ll email or text you to let you know your blood samples have been received, processed, and are ready to view on your results dashboard.
What else do you get?
Get a personalised plan to improve, maintain, or develop healthy habits. Access on your dashboard.
