Order a men's health blood test after 40
Age-appropriate screening including testosterone and PSA.
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Biomarkers Included
19 biomarkersHbA1c (Glycated Hemoglobin), PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen), ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase), TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone), Triglycerides, Creatinine, Free T4 (Thyroxine), LDL Cholesterol, SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin), Total Cholesterol, Vitamin D (25-OH), Free Testosterone, Total Testosterone, hs-CRP (High Sensitivity CRP), HDL Cholesterol, eGFR (Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate), Cholesterol/HDL Ratio, Non-HDL Cholesterol, LDL/HDL Ratio
After 40, all kinds of things change gradually. Your testosterone may decline, your metabolism shifts, and markers for heart, blood vessels and prostate become more relevant. This men over 40 blood test brings those systems together in one blood draw.
The panel measures 15 biomarkers, from testosterone and thyroid to cholesterol, blood sugar and PSA. That gives you a health check tailored to men later in life, without ordering separate tests. You order online, need no referral and have your blood drawn at a sample point near you.
Why this test?
After 40, several physiological shifts tend to occur at once. Testosterone may decline gradually, while SHBG can rise, and cardiovascular and prostate markers become increasingly relevant.
Rather than testing each system separately, this men over 40 blood test brings them together. A shift in one area, such as testosterone, may be connected to changes in another, such as your lipids or blood sugar. Seen side by side, such patterns become more visible.
Who is this test for?
This men's health check may suit men who:
- are over 40 and want a broad overview suited to their age
- notice changes in energy, recovery, body composition or mood
- want to combine PSA monitoring with hormonal and metabolic markers
- want to record a reference point to track trends over the coming years
What is tested?
This men over 40 blood test measures 15 biomarkers:
- Total testosterone and free testosterone: circulating and bioavailable testosterone.
- SHBG: a binding protein that influences testosterone availability.
- TSH and free T4: thyroid markers.
- Total cholesterol, HDL, LDL and triglycerides: your lipid profile for cardiovascular context.
- HbA1c: your average blood sugar regulation over the past 2 to 3 months.
- hs-CRP: a marker that may reflect low-grade inflammation.
- PSA: prostate-specific antigen, often monitored in men over 40.
- ALT: a liver enzyme.
- Creatinine: a marker of your kidney function.
- Vitamin D (25-OH): your vitamin D status.
If you want context on a single marker, see the page about total testosterone, or take a look at the standalone prostate health check for PSA.
What can this test tell you?
By covering multiple systems in one draw, this panel may reveal connections that separate tests would miss. Declining testosterone alongside rising SHBG is a common pattern in men over 40 and can affect energy, body composition and mood.
Metabolic markers like HbA1c and your lipids may shift over the years, and tracking them can show how they develop over time. PSA adds prostate context, while thyroid markers, vitamin D and hs-CRP round out the picture. The value lies in seeing how these markers relate to each other.
How is the sample collected?
Blood is drawn at a certified sample point. There are 650+ locations across the Netherlands. This blood test without a GP is something you arrange yourself: after ordering, you choose a location and time. The appointment typically takes around 10 to 15 minutes.
When is this test useful?
This panel may be useful when:
- you are over 40 and want a health check suited to your age
- you notice changes in energy, recovery or body composition and want to investigate
- you want a baseline that includes PSA alongside hormonal and metabolic data
- you are planning lifestyle changes and want a starting point for comparison
What do the results mean?
Results are shown with a reference range for each marker. Keep in mind that reference ranges are population-based and may not reflect what is optimal for you individually. Testosterone, for example, has a wide range.
PSA results call for nuance and are connected to factors like age. A doctor can review your results as a whole and determine whether anything warrants further discussion or follow-up.
What happens after the results?
Your results are usually in your Caliberhealth account within 2 working days of the blood draw, often the next day. Some markers take longer. Your report includes all your values alongside reference ranges. Given the breadth of this panel, discussing it with a doctor can help place the results in your personal context.
Every blood test result includes a professional assessment from a BIG-registered doctor. For treatment decisions, discuss your results with your GP.
Frequently Asked Questions
After 40, testosterone, metabolism and prostate markers shift gradually. This men over 40 blood test brings them together, including PSA.
Yes, this panel measures PSA (prostate-specific antigen) alongside hormonal and metabolic markers.
For accurate lipid and blood sugar values, fasting for 8 to 12 hours is advised. Testing in the morning is preferred.
This panel gives a broad overview of multiple systems, but no blood test covers every aspect of your health.
No, you order this blood test online without a referral and choose a sample point near you yourself.
The test costs €279,-, including the blood draw. You pay it yourself and no draw fee comes on top.
No. What you request yourself falls outside the basic Dutch insurance. You pay yourself, and your deductible (eigen risico) is not touched.
Count on one business day, or a day more if you order after 17:00 or at the weekend. That is how long the referral email takes, and without a referral you are not drawn. Then you can simply walk in at some draw sites; at the rest you book an appointment. Every location states it.
Two things: the barcode from the ZorgDomein email and a valid ID. You show the barcode on your phone. If you have no BSN, the email has no barcode; print the referral form from the link then.
Take medication as usual unless your own doctor said otherwise. Some markers ask for no heavy training for 48 hours or no alcohol for 24 hours. The test and the instructions after your order tell you what applies to you.
You show your barcode and a valid ID, and the draw site takes blood. About a quarter of an hour in total.
Yes. Every result is assessed by a BIG-registered doctor, who explains your values in your account. Treatment you talk over with your GP.
At an independent, certified laboratory from the Caliberhealth network, spread across the Netherlands. That network also runs the draw sites; they are not owned by Caliberhealth. Reference values can differ a little per laboratory.
No. Your test does not pass your GP and does not go into your medical record. A healthcare provider gets your data only with your written consent, and it is never sold. Testing anonymously is not possible: a valid result needs your name, date of birth and a valid ID.
What We Test
| No. | Biomarker | Unit |
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| 01 | HbA1c (Glycated Hemoglobin) | mmol/mol |
| 02 | PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) | ug/l |
| 03 | ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase) | u/l |
| 04 | TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) | mu/l |
| 05 | Triglycerides | mmol/l |
| 06 | Creatinine | umol/l |
| 07 | Free T4 (Thyroxine) | pmol/l |
| 08 | LDL Cholesterol | mmol/l |
| 09 | SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin) | nmol/l |
| 10 | Total Cholesterol | mmol/l |
| 11 | Vitamin D (25-OH) | nmol/l |
| 12 | Free Testosterone | pmol/L |
| 13 | Total Testosterone | nmol/l |
| 14 | hs-CRP (High Sensitivity CRP) | mg/l |
| 15 | HDL Cholesterol | mmol/l |
| 16 | eGFR (Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate) | ml/min/1,73m² |
| 17 | Cholesterol/HDL Ratio | mol/mol |
| 18 | Non-HDL Cholesterol | mmol/l |
| 19 | LDL/HDL Ratio | ratio |
| Your results are usually in your Caliberhealth account within 2 working days of the blood draw. The laboratory states a longer turnaround for Free T4 (Thyroxine), Free Testosterone, hs-CRP (High Sensitivity CRP), SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin) and Vitamin D (25-OH). | ||
Preparation
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Been ill? Wait a little
RequiredHad a fever, an infection or a vaccination in the past 2 weeks? Wait with the draw until you are fully recovered. These values react to inflammation and would give a distorted picture.
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Pause biotin
RequiredDo you take a supplement with biotin (vitamin B8, common in hair, skin and nail supplements)? Stop it 72 hours before the draw. Biotin interferes with the measurement of these values.
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No hard training beforehand
RequiredNo heavy training, long endurance sessions or anything that leaves you out of breath in the 48 hours before the draw. Normal walking is fine.
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No alcohol beforehand
RequiredDrink no alcohol in the 24 hours before the draw.
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No ejaculation and no cycling beforehand
RequiredNo ejaculation, no sex and no cycling in the 48 hours before the draw. Have the blood taken before any prostate exam, at least 6 weeks after a biopsy and 4 weeks after a urinary infection.
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Preferably fasting
RecommendedComing fasting gives a slightly cleaner value, but it is not required. If it suits you, eat nothing from 22:00 the evening before and drink only water.
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Have the draw in the morning
RequiredThese values vary over the day and peak in the morning. Have your blood drawn before 10:00, ideally between 07:00 and 09:00.
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On levothyroxine? Worth knowing
Good to knowTell the staff at the draw when you took your tablet; for most values the timing makes no difference.
- Water is always fine. Drink as usual beforehand, it makes the draw easier.
- Take your usual medication, unless your own doctor told you otherwise.
Extend this panel
Same draw, no second appointment.
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