Mens Thyroid Check
A thyroid antibody test in Kingston for men, without a GP referral, when fatigue, weight change, mood symptoms or strength loss don't have an obvious cause. The panel measures TSH, Free T4 and Free T3, plus the two thyroid antibodies (TgAb and TPO Ab) that identify autoimmune thyroid disease. Reviewed by a GMC-registered doctor at our CQC-registered Kingston clinic, with results in 2 to 5 working days.
By Dr Maryam Attarzadeh, GMC-registered doctor and Medical Director, KONCEPT® Medical Clinic. Last reviewed May 2026. Next review November 2026.
Thyroid disease is common, more common than most patients realise, and often missed when only TSH is checked. The figures below give UK context. They are presented as background, not as a prediction of any individual's result.
Subclinical thyroid dysfunction is often missed on a TSH-only screen because TSH and Free T4 can sit at the edge of the reference range while symptoms persist. The full panel (TSH + Free T4 + Free T3 + TPO + TgAb) captures more of the picture in one venous draw.
The Men's Thyroid & Antibody panel is for men whose energy, weight, mood, sleep, hair, strength or temperature regulation have changed for no obvious reason. Standard NHS first-line thyroid testing is often a single TSH, sometimes with Free T4. This panel adds Free T3 (the active hormone) and both thyroid antibodies in one venous draw, which gives a fuller picture and is particularly useful when TSH is borderline or symptoms persist despite a normal TSH.
Although thyroid disease is more common in women, it does occur in men, and undertreated or autoimmune thyroid disease in men can affect metabolism, libido, fertility and mental health. If your main concern is testosterone or libido rather than thyroid, see the Testosterone & Hormone panel or the Sexual Health & Libido panel. You can see the full men's blood test range or call the clinic and a GMC-registered doctor will guide you at booking.
The pituitary hormone that controls the thyroid. Raised TSH suggests an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism); suppressed TSH suggests overactivity (hyperthyroidism). TSH is the most sensitive first-line marker but a single TSH does not tell the whole story.
The main hormone the thyroid releases. Read alongside TSH to confirm under or overactivity, identify central (pituitary) thyroid problems, and monitor treatment with levothyroxine.
The active hormone the body uses. Free T3 is particularly useful when TSH and T4 don't fit the clinical picture, in hyperthyroidism workup, and in some T3-dominant thyroid presentations not picked up by TSH alone.
The key autoimmune marker. Raised anti-TPO supports a diagnosis of autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto's), which is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the UK.
A second autoimmune antibody, often raised alongside anti-TPO in autoimmune thyroid disease. Useful for completeness, particularly when anti-TPO is borderline.
Each result is interpreted by the doctor against the appropriate reference range for you, including assay-specific reference ranges where relevant. Biotin supplements can interfere with thyroid assays, so should be stopped 48 to 72 hours before the test.
Read together, the five markers map onto the recognised clinical patterns the reviewing doctor looks for:
Depending on what you already know about your symptoms and whether you want a doctor to interpret the result in detail, there are three sensible routes into the thyroid antibody test.
A GMC-registered doctor at KONCEPT® reviews the request for clinical suitability before the appointment is confirmed, so the test is right for your situation.
TSH, Free T4 and Free T3 with both thyroid antibodies in a single venous draw, instead of a TSH-only screen that can miss antibodies and Free T3.
Bloods are drawn in our CQC-registered Kingston clinic by an experienced practitioner. Samples are processed by an accredited UK pathology laboratory.
Booked online without a referral, subject to availability. The clinic is opposite Kingston Station, with parking nearby at the Bentall Centre.
After the test a short outcome note is sent to your email, password-protected. It states either that results are normal and no follow-up is needed, or that a GP review is recommended. If a GP review is recommended you can choose your NHS GP, or a KONCEPT® GP consultation at £149.
If you would like a GP to discuss your results, advise on treatment options and direct further investigation, book a 30-minute KONCEPT® GP consultation (£149).
Online home-kit thyroid packages post a finger-prick kit and return an emailed PDF. At KONCEPT® the panel is a venous draw in our Kingston clinic, reviewed by a GMC-registered doctor, with the antibody results read alongside TSH, T4 and T3.
| Home-kit thyroid package | KONCEPT® Men's Thyroid panel | |
|---|---|---|
| Sample collection | Self-administered finger-prick. Free T3 assay quality can be more variable on small-volume samples. | Venous draw in-clinic by an experienced practitioner, giving consistent assay quality across TSH, T4, T3 and antibodies. |
| Who reviews the result | Algorithm-generated PDF. Doctor commentary often a paid add-on. | Reviewed by a GMC-registered doctor, with the antibody results read alongside TSH, T4 and T3. Review included in the £238 price. |
| Result delivery | Emailed PDF, with interpretation left largely to you. | A plain-English outcome that states either normal, no follow-up needed, or GP review recommended. |
| Action when something needs follow-up | "See your GP." | Discussed with the reviewing doctor, with referral or a KONCEPT® GP consultation as appropriate, and a summary shared with your NHS GP. |
| Regulation | Online retailer. No CQC oversight. | CQC-registered private clinic. GMC-registered doctors. ICO-registered for data protection. |
| Sharing with your NHS GP | Not offered. | With your written consent, a clinical summary is sent to your NHS GP so records stay joined up, particularly important if levothyroxine is later started. |
The NHS provides comprehensive care and remains the right route for many men. KONCEPT® is designed to complement, not replace, that care, for men who want a complete thyroid workup on their own timing, with antibodies and Free T3 in a single visit.
| Standard NHS approach | What KONCEPT® adds | |
|---|---|---|
| Booking and access | Via your registered NHS GP, subject to local appointment availability and clinical prioritisation. | Book directly without a referral. Same-day, Saturday and out-of-hours appointments at the Kingston clinic. |
| Scope of first-line thyroid testing | First-line is usually TSH alone, with Free T4 added if TSH is abnormal. Antibodies and Free T3 are typically added later in the pathway when clinically indicated, per NICE CKS guidance. | TSH, Free T4, Free T3 and both thyroid antibodies in one panel as a complete first look, useful when symptoms persist despite a previous normal TSH. |
| Time with the reviewing doctor | Length of GP consultation varies by region and provider. | A 30-minute consultation with a GMC-registered doctor is offered alongside the panel for men who would like one. A written plain-English outcome note is included. |
| Onward specialist input | Endocrinology referral routes and waits vary by region, specialty, clinical urgency and provider. | If onward input is helpful, the reviewing doctor can refer to a private endocrinologist or support continuity with your NHS GP. |
| Cost | Free at the point of use. | All-in £238 (£199 test fee plus the one-off £39 administration fee). |
| Continuity with your NHS record | Tests are added to your NHS record automatically. | With your written consent, a clinical summary is sent to your NHS GP, particularly important if levothyroxine is later started. |
NHS provision varies by region and clinical context, and the NHS pathway remains appropriate for many patients. KONCEPT® encourages continued NHS GP involvement and shares clinical summaries with your NHS GP on request.
Online, in person at the clinic, or added during a GP consultation. Each request is reviewed by one of our GMC-registered doctors for clinical appropriateness.
An experienced practitioner takes your sample in-clinic. Fasting is not required for the thyroid panel. Stop biotin supplements 48 to 72 hours before, as biotin can interfere with thyroid assays.
Samples are processed by an accredited UK pathology laboratory.
Most results within 2 to 5 working days. A short outcome note from the doctor with your next-step plan is sent to your email, password-protected.
Thyroid symptoms can overlap with other conditions, so a focused thyroid workup is sometimes part of a broader baseline.
KONCEPT® Medical Clinic offers the Men's Thyroid & Antibody panel for men across the KT and SW postcodes. Patients book from Kingston upon Thames, Surbiton, New Malden, Wimbledon, Richmond upon Thames, Putney, Teddington, Hampton, Esher, Cobham, Walton-on-Thames, Thames Ditton and Twickenham. The clinic is at 46 to 48 Wood Street, opposite Kingston Station, two minutes from the Bentall Centre, reachable by train from Waterloo in around 28 minutes or by car off the A3. Call 020 8129 1011 or book online.
It is for men whose energy, weight, mood, sleep, hair, strength or temperature regulation have changed for no obvious reason, men with a family history of thyroid disease, and men whose previous TSH-only test was borderline. It measures TSH, Free T4, Free T3 and both thyroid antibodies in a single visit.
TSH, Free T4, Free T3, Thyroid Peroxidase antibodies (TPO Ab) and Thyroglobulin antibodies (TgAb).
No fasting is required. Keep taking any prescribed medication unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Stop biotin supplements 48 to 72 hours before, as biotin can interfere with thyroid assays and falsely alter the result.
Yes, but take it after the blood draw if possible, then continue as normal. This gives the most representative TSH and Free T4 for monitoring. Always follow your prescribing doctor's instructions if they differ.
Most results within 2 to 5 working days. A doctor's outcome note is sent securely to your email, password-protected.
No. You can book online, in person at the clinic, or add the panel during a GP consultation at KONCEPT®.
Positive thyroid antibodies with normal TSH and T4 is a recognised pattern (sometimes called euthyroid autoimmune thyroiditis) and signals an increased lifetime risk of developing hypothyroidism. It usually warrants periodic monitoring rather than immediate treatment. The doctor will explain what this means for you in the outcome note.
Standard first-line NHS testing is usually a single TSH, with Free T4 added if TSH is abnormal, per NICE CKS guidance. Antibodies and Free T3 are typically added later in the pathway when clinically indicated. This panel includes all five markers in one visit, useful when symptoms persist despite a previous normal TSH.
Home-kit packages post a finger-prick kit and return an emailed PDF. At KONCEPT® the sample is a venous draw in our Kingston clinic, with the antibody results read alongside TSH, T4 and T3 by a GMC-registered doctor. Review and outcome note are included in the £238 panel price.
The NHS provides comprehensive care and remains the right route for many men. KONCEPT® complements that care for men who want a complete thyroid workup with antibodies and Free T3 in one visit, on their own timing. With your written consent we share a clinical summary with your NHS GP.
46 to 48 Wood Street, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1UW. KONCEPT® Medical Clinic is opposite Kingston station, with parking nearby at the Bentall Centre.
All in £238. Same-day, evening and Saturday appointments available. No GP referral needed. Doctor-reviewed result, sent securely to your email.
Serving Kingston upon Thames and the surrounding KT, SW and TW catchment.
This page is for information only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Thyroid results require interpretation by a qualified clinician in the context of your symptoms and history.