Parental Health Panel (Dad)
Built for fathers of young children (typically 35–50, 0–10y post-baby). Addresses the documented 'new father testosterone drop' (Gettler 2011 PNAS, n=624: 26% morning T decline at 4.5y follow-up vs 12% in non-fathers), sleep-deprivation cortisol elevation, mid-life metabolic creep, and parental-burnout HPA-axis dysregulation (chronic-stress DHEA-S 23–43% lower than non-stressed controls). Pairs the standard Well Man + lipids baseline with the full Andropause Profile, mass-spec free testosterone (gold-standard low-T diagnosis), and the inflammation / micronutrient / autoimmune-thyroid markers most often missed in exhausted dads.
What’s measured
8 biomarkers in this panel, from a single sample.
- Well Man Profile (DL2 + FT4/TSH + HbA1c + Total & Free PSA + HDL/LDL/Non-HDL)
- Andropause Profile (DHEA-S, FSH, LH, Testosterone, FAI, SHBG)
- Free Testosterone (mass spec (gold-standard low-T diagnosis))
- Cortisol (AM serum)
- hs-CRP
- Ferritin (iron stores (rules out GI bleed if low))
- Vitamin B12 (Active)
- Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (autoimmune thyroid screen)
A single clinic blood draw by a nurse
Questions
How long do results take?+
Most results are reviewed and released within a few days of the lab receiving your sample — typically 2–3 working days. Genetic and specialist panels take longer; your exact turnaround is confirmed when you order.
Can I choose a home kit or a clinic?+
This test is a clinic blood draw, as it needs a venous sample for accuracy. We arrange a convenient appointment for you.
Is a doctor involved?+
Yes. Every result is reviewed by a GMC-registered doctor who signs it off and explains what it means and what to do next. This is never a results-only service.
Is it confidential?+
Completely. Your sample is analysed at a UKAS-accredited (ISO 15189) laboratory, your results are private to your secure portal, and your data is never shared without your consent.