Lab Request

Required Lab Values

This list contains all blood values required for diagnostics and monitoring of your testosterone therapy. Show this page to your GP or walk-in lab.

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Important for the Blood Draw

• Fasting in the morning (before 11 am, fasting for at least 8 hours)
• Initial diagnostics: Two measurements on different days
• If on injection therapy: draw blood on the day before the next injection (trough level)

Initial Diagnostics

Before starting treatment — once

Hormone Status

✓	Parameter	Note
	Total Testosterone2 measurements on different days	2 measurements on different days
	SHBGSex hormone-binding globulin	Sex hormone-binding globulin
	AlbuminTo calculate free testosterone	To calculate free testosterone
	FSHFollicle-stimulating hormone	Follicle-stimulating hormone
	LHLuteinizing hormone	Luteinizing hormone
	Estradiol (E2)Estrogen	Estrogen
	ProlactinPituitary screening	Pituitary screening

Safety Values

✓	Parameter	Note
	Complete Blood CountIncl. hematocrit and hemoglobin	Incl. hematocrit and hemoglobin
	PSAProstate-specific antigen (from 40 years or if at risk)	Prostate-specific antigen (from 40 years or if at risk)
	AST, ALT, GGTLiver values	Liver values
	Cholesterol, TriglyceridesLipid profile	Lipid profile
	HbA1c or Fasting GlucoseDiabetes screening	Diabetes screening
	TSHThyroid function	Thyroid function
	FerritinIron status	Iron status
	CRPInflammation marker	Inflammation marker
	CreatinineKidney function	Kidney function

Total: 16 parameters · Estimated lab costs: CHF 80–160

Monitoring (Follow-up)

Year 1–2: every 3 months · From year 3: every 6 months

Standard values (every check-up)

✓	Parameter	Note
	Testosterone (Trough level)Morning before the next dose	Morning before the next dose
	HematocritComplete blood count or single value	Complete blood count or single value
	PSAFrom 40 years or with risk factors	From 40 years or with risk factors
	Estradiol (E2)For symptoms such as breast tenderness	For symptoms such as breast tenderness

Additionally — once a year

✓	Parameter	Note
	Complete Blood CountComplete	Complete
	Lipid ProfileCholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, LDL	Cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, LDL
	Liver ValuesAST, ALT, GGT	AST, ALT, GGT
	HbA1c / Fasting GlucoseFor diabetes risk	For diabetes risk

Standard monitoring: 4 parameters · Estimated lab costs: CHF 40–80

Note for the Doctor / Lab

The above lab values are required for telemedicine care as part of a testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). Please send the results directly to the patient.

Treating Platform: Swiss TRT (swiss-trt.ch)

Medical Director: Licensed Swiss Specialist

Contact for Questions: info@swiss-trt.ch

Where can I draw blood?

General Practitioner

Costs often covered by basic insurance (after deductible).

Walk-in Lab

E.g. Medbase, Hirslanden, Unilabs — available without an appointment.

Partner Doctor

We can refer you to a doctor near you if needed.

Blood Values Ready?

As soon as you have your lab results, you can start your treatment with Swiss TRT.

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