{"product_id":"trt-uitgebreid-essentiele","title":"Expanded: Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Expanded TRT?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Expanded TRT blood test is a comprehensive version of the standard TRT test that measures additional essential safety values for men considering or already using testosterone replacement therapy. This test adds important cardiovascular markers, more extensive liver function tests, and kidney function to the basic TRT markers. It is crucial for monitoring potential side effects and optimizing the safety of TRT treatment. This test provides a more complete picture of how your body responds to testosterone therapy and checks important organ systems that may be affected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is tested?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTestosterone (total)\u003c\/strong\u003e – The primary male sex hormone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree testosterone\u003c\/strong\u003e – Biologically active form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLH (Luteinizing hormone)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Regulates testosterone production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFSH (Follicle-stimulating hormone)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Regulates sperm production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOestradiol\u003c\/strong\u003e – Important oestrogen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProlactin\u003c\/strong\u003e – Can inhibit testosterone production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePSA (Prostate-specific Antigen)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Prostate health marker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHemoglobin\u003c\/strong\u003e – Oxygen transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHematocrit (Ht)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Percentage of red blood cells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eALT\u003c\/strong\u003e – Liver enzyme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAST\u003c\/strong\u003e – Liver enzyme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGamma-GT\u003c\/strong\u003e – Liver enzyme for bile ducts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlkaline phosphatase\u003c\/strong\u003e – Liver and bone marker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreatinine\u003c\/strong\u003e – Kidney function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eeGFR\u003c\/strong\u003e – Estimated kidney function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCholesterol (total)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cardiovascular risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHDL cholesterol\u003c\/strong\u003e – \"Good\" cholesterol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLDL cholesterol\u003c\/strong\u003e – \"Bad\" cholesterol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTriglycerides\u003c\/strong\u003e – Fats in blood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy should you get an Expanded TRT test?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive test is essential for safe TRT monitoring because testosterone therapy can affect various organ systems. The full lipid profile checks cardiovascular health because TRT can alter cholesterol levels. Extensive liver function tests (including alkaline phosphatase and gamma-GT in addition to ALT\/AST) provide a more complete picture of liver strain. Kidney function (creatinine and eGFR) is important because TRT can stress the kidneys. This test is recommended at the start of TRT as a baseline, every 3-6 months during the first year of TRT, and then annually with stable values. Also suitable for dose adjustments or in case of new symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does it indicate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe results provide comprehensive insight into both the effectiveness and safety of TRT. This test measures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHormonal balance\u003c\/strong\u003e – Testosterone, LH, FSH, oestradiol, and prolactin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCardiovascular risk factors\u003c\/strong\u003e – Complete lipid profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiver strain\u003c\/strong\u003e – Complete liver function tests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKidney function\u003c\/strong\u003e – Creatinine and eGFR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlood counts\u003c\/strong\u003e – Hemoglobin and hematocrit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProstate health\u003c\/strong\u003e – PSA values\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis complete monitoring helps detect side effects early and optimize treatment safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a high level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElevated testosterone during TRT\u003c\/strong\u003e – May indicate an excessively high dosage that needs adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery high hematocrit (above 52-54%)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Dangerous and significantly increases thrombosis risk, possibly requiring phlebotomy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElevated liver enzymes\u003c\/strong\u003e – May indicate liver strain due to testosterone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh LDL cholesterol and triglycerides\u003c\/strong\u003e – Increase cardiovascular risk and should be managed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElevated PSA\u003c\/strong\u003e – Requires urological evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElevated oestradiol\u003c\/strong\u003e – Can cause gynecomastia and fluid retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese abnormalities require dose adjustment or additional medication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a low level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow testosterone during TRT\u003c\/strong\u003e – Indicates insufficient dosage that needs to be increased\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuppressed LH\/FSH\u003c\/strong\u003e – Normal during TRT but confirms that natural production has ceased\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToo low hematocrit\u003c\/strong\u003e – May indicate anaemia despite TRT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow HDL cholesterol\u003c\/strong\u003e – Unfavourable for cardiovascular health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow oestradiol\u003c\/strong\u003e – Can lead to joint pain and decreased bone density\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduced kidney function\u003c\/strong\u003e – Requires dose adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive test helps to safely and effectively optimize TRT for maximum benefits with minimal risks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BloedCheckup","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52456464384346,"sku":null,"price":235.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/store.bloedcheckup.nl\/nl\/products\/trt-uitgebreid-essentiele","provider":"BloedCheckup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}