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Lab Request
Testosterone Replacement Therapy
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Total Testosterone2 measurements on different days | |
| SHBGSex hormone-binding globulin | |
| AlbuminTo calculate free testosterone | |
| FSHFollicle-stimulating hormone | |
| LHLuteinizing hormone | |
| Estradiol (E2)Estrogen | |
| ProlactinPituitary screening |
Safety Values
| ✓ | Parameter |
|---|---|
| Complete Blood CountIncl. hematocrit and hemoglobin | |
| PSAProstate-specific antigen (from 40 years or if at risk) | |
| AST, ALT, GGTLiver values | |
| Cholesterol, TriglyceridesLipid profile | |
| HbA1c or Fasting GlucoseDiabetes screening | |
| TSHThyroid function | |
| FerritinIron status | |
| CRPInflammation marker | |
| CreatinineKidney 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 |
|---|---|
| Testosterone (Trough level)Morning before the next dose | |
| HematocritComplete blood count or single value | |
| PSAFrom 40 years or with risk factors | |
| Estradiol (E2)For symptoms such as breast tenderness |
Additionally — once a year
| ✓ | Parameter |
|---|---|
| Complete Blood CountComplete | |
| Lipid ProfileCholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, LDL | |
| Liver ValuesAST, ALT, GGT | |
| HbA1c / Fasting GlucoseFor 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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Testosterone Replacement Therapy
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Testosterone Replacement Therapy
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Updated: March 2026