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Testing with Randox Health.
Northstar arranges your blood tests through Randox Health. Your blood test is done during your appointment at the clinic, and your clinician reviews every result with you.
Our blood panels
Baseline blood panel
A full hormone and general health profile, usually taken before treatment.
Hormones
- Testosterone
- Sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG)
- Free androgen index
- Luteinising hormone (LH)
- Cortisol
- DHEA-S
Full blood count
- Haemoglobin
- Haematocrit
- Red blood cell count
- Mean cell volume
- Mean cell haemoglobin
- Mean cell haemoglobin concentration (MCHC)
- White blood cell count
- Neutrophil, lymphocyte, monocyte, eosinophil and basophil counts
- Platelet count
Heart health
- Total cholesterol
- LDL cholesterol
- HDL cholesterol
- Total cholesterol / HDL ratio
- Triglycerides
- Apolipoprotein A-I
- Apolipoprotein B
- Apolipoprotein B / A-I ratio
- High-sensitivity C-reactive protein
- Cardiovascular risk score
Liver health
- Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)
- Alkaline phosphatase (ALP)
- Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)
- Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT)
- Total bilirubin
- Albumin
Kidney health
- Creatinine
- eGFR
- Urea
- Uric acid
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Chloride
- Calcium (adjusted)
- Magnesium
- Phosphate
Thyroid
- Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
- Free T3
- Free T4
Iron status
- Iron
- Ferritin
- Total iron binding capacity
- Transferrin
- Transferrin saturation
Diabetes
- Glucose
- HbA1c
Vitamins & nutrition
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin B12
- Folic acid
- Total antioxidant status
Muscle & bone
- Creatine kinase
- CK-MB
- Myoglobin
- Alkaline phosphatase, calcium and phosphate (bone)
Inflammation
- C-reactive protein (CRP)
Urine test
- Glucose, protein and ketones
- Bilirubin and urobilinogen
- Nitrite and pH
- Red and white blood cells
Hormone review panel
A focused hormone check.
Hormones
- Testosterone
- Sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG)
- Free androgen index
- Oestradiol
- Progesterone
Pituitary hormones
- Luteinising hormone (LH)
- Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
- Prolactin
Your clinician will tell you which panel you need and how to prepare.
Monitoring during treatment
If you start TRT, regular blood tests and reviews are part of your care. Monitoring tests are included in the £99 a month care plan.
Confirm the diagnosis and baseline.
Check your response and safety.
Regular tests and reviews.
Can’t make a test? Contact the clinic. Don’t change your medication yourself.
Your initial consultation
30 minutes, face to face · £199. Blood tests are charged separately. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4–9pm, from 1 December 2026, at 146 Malone Road, Belfast.
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