Men's health Max

Men's Health MAX combines 25 measurements and profiles covering several different areas of health.

Blood count

• Complete blood count (CBC): measures red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. It can provide useful information about anaemia, infection and other changes in the blood.

Blood sugar

• Fasting glucose: shows the amount of glucose in your blood at the time of the test.
• HbA1c: reflects average blood glucose over roughly the previous two to three months, giving a longer-term view than fasting glucose alone.

Cholesterol and cardiovascular health

• Total cholesterol: measures the overall amount of cholesterol in your blood.
• LDL cholesterol: often referred to as LDL or "bad" cholesterol and commonly used when assessing cardiovascular risk.
• HDL cholesterol: measures HDL cholesterol, which is interpreted alongside the rest of your lipid profile.
• Triglycerides: another type of fat circulating in the blood and an important part of a standard lipid profile.

Liver function

The panel includes AST, ALT, GGT, alkaline phosphatase, total bilirubin and albumin. Together, these provide several different views of liver function rather than relying on a single liver marker.

Kidney function

• Creatinine and eGFR: used together to assess how effectively the kidneys are filtering the blood.
• Urea: another waste product that adds context to kidney function and protein metabolism.
• Sodium, potassium and chloride: electrolytes regulated partly by the kidneys and important for fluid balance, nerves and muscles.

Iron and minerals

• Serum iron, ferritin and transferrin saturation: provide a broader look at iron availability and iron stores than checking serum iron alone.
• Magnesium: an essential mineral involved in muscle, nerve and many metabolic functions.

Prostate marker

• Total PSA: prostate-specific antigen is a protein produced by prostate tissue. It is included as a prostate marker and should always be interpreted in context by a healthcare professional.

The panel uses a blood sample.

Health does not organise itself neatly into separate boxes.

Blood sugar affects cardiovascular risk. Kidney function influences fluid and mineral balance. Iron status can matter when investigating tiredness or changes in exercise tolerance. Liver markers can change without producing obvious symptoms. Cholesterol becomes more meaningful when the different parts of the lipid profile are read together rather than looking only at total cholesterol.

That is why a broad men's health check can be more useful than ordering one test because one symptom sent you down a Google rabbit hole.

Men's Health MAX looks across several systems at once. The goal is not to turn every healthy person into a full-time biomarker analyst. It is to give you and your doctor enough information to see whether the major areas included in the panel look as expected and whether anything deserves a closer look.

PSA adds a men's health-specific marker to that broader picture. It does not diagnose prostate cancer, and an elevated result can have several causes, but it can provide information your doctor may want to consider alongside your age, history and other factors.

This panel is designed for men who want a broad blood test rather than a narrowly targeted investigation.

It can make sense as part of a routine health check, particularly if it has been a while since you last had blood work done. It may also be useful when you want to discuss general cardiovascular or metabolic health with your doctor, or when you have several questions and do not yet know whether one particular organ or marker deserves the attention.

People often consider a broader blood test when looking into things such as:

• persistent tiredness or feeling generally off
• changes in weight or metabolism
• family history of high cholesterol, diabetes or cardiovascular disease
• previous abnormal cholesterol or glucose results
• concerns about liver or kidney health
• possible iron deficiency or changes in iron stores
• a general men's health check that includes PSA

Those reasons do not mean the blood test will identify a single cause. Tiredness, weight changes and other common symptoms can come from many different places.

The advantage of a broader panel is that you are giving your doctor considerably more useful information than one isolated result.

Men's Health MAX requires a blood sample.

Because the panel contains multiple measurements that can be influenced by preparation, follow the instructions provided with your test before visiting the laboratory.

Tell your doctor about medication and supplements when discussing your results, particularly if you already take treatment for cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes, iron deficiency or another condition being monitored through blood tests.

Do not stop prescribed medication because you are having a blood test unless the healthcare professional managing your treatment has specifically told you to do so.

If you have previous laboratory reports, keep them. A current result is useful, but seeing whether something has changed can add important context.

Twenty-five measurements mean twenty-five opportunities to stare suspiciously at an asterisk.

Fortunately, an asterisk is not a diagnosis.

Laboratory reference ranges show where your result sits compared with the range used by that laboratory. A result outside the range can have many explanations, while a result inside the range does not automatically answer every health question.

The useful part is how the results fit together.

Your doctor might look at fasting glucose together with HbA1c when assessing blood sugar. Total cholesterol makes more sense beside LDL, HDL and triglycerides. Creatinine becomes more informative alongside eGFR and the rest of the kidney-related results. Iron, ferritin and transferrin saturation tell a more complete story together than serum iron by itself.

The same principle applies to liver markers. One value should not be expected to explain the entire organ.

PSA needs particular care with interpretation. A higher PSA result is not a diagnosis of prostate cancer. PSA can vary for several reasons, so the result should be discussed with a healthcare professional who can decide whether anything further is needed.

Rather than asking whether every number is "good" or "bad", take the report to your doctor and ask which results matter in your particular situation.

You can buy Men's Health MAX online through Diagnostic Station and go to an available partner laboratory during its collection hours.

The panel is already defined before purchase, so you can see exactly what is being tested rather than arriving at the laboratory with a vague request for "a full blood test".

Diagnostic Station works with partner laboratories in Spain, with testing available through locations including Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia and Málaga depending on the selected test and location.

The laboratory handles the blood draw, analysis and results. You can then take the laboratory report to your own doctor for interpretation or use it as part of an existing medical follow-up.

What blood tests should men have for a general health check?

There is no single blood test that every man needs. A general health panel commonly looks at areas such as blood count, glucose, cholesterol, liver and kidney function, while the appropriate tests depend on age, medical history and individual risk factors. Men's Health MAX also includes iron markers, minerals and total PSA.

What does a full men's health blood test include?

Men's Health MAX includes a complete blood count, fasting glucose, HbA1c, a lipid profile, liver and kidney markers, electrolytes, iron studies, magnesium and total PSA. The exact contents of any "full health check" can vary, so it is worth checking the marker list rather than relying on the name alone.

Does this test check cholesterol?

Yes. The panel includes total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol and triglycerides, giving you a full standard lipid profile rather than total cholesterol alone.

Does this test check for diabetes?

It includes fasting glucose and HbA1c, two commonly used measurements of blood glucose control. A blood test result alone should not be used to diagnose or exclude diabetes without appropriate medical interpretation.

Does the panel check liver function?

Yes. It includes AST, ALT, GGT, alkaline phosphatase, total bilirubin and albumin, giving several different measurements related to liver function.

Does it check kidney function?

Yes. Men's Health MAX includes creatinine, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), urea and the electrolytes sodium, potassium and chloride.

Does it check iron levels?

Yes. It includes serum iron, ferritin and transferrin saturation. Looking at these together gives more information about iron status than serum iron alone.

Does Men's Health MAX include PSA?

Yes. The panel includes total PSA, or prostate-specific antigen. PSA is a prostate marker, but an elevated PSA does not by itself diagnose prostate cancer and should be interpreted by a healthcare professional.

Is PSA the same as a prostate cancer test?

No. PSA is a marker produced by prostate tissue, and its level can change for several reasons. Doctors use PSA as one piece of information when assessing prostate health, not as a standalone diagnosis of prostate cancer.

Is this a good annual blood test for men?

It can be used as a broad routine health check because it covers several major areas in one panel. How often you should repeat blood tests depends on your age, medical history, previous results and individual risk factors, so your doctor can advise you on an appropriate schedule.

Can I do this test if I feel healthy?

Yes. You do not need to have symptoms to have blood tests. Some people test because something has changed, while others want a general health check or want to discuss cardiovascular, metabolic, liver, kidney or prostate health with their doctor.

What sample is needed?

Men's Health MAX requires a blood sample.

Can I get a men's health blood test without a doctor's referral in Spain?

With Diagnostic Station, you can buy Men's Health MAX online without first obtaining a doctor's referral, then attend the available partner laboratory during its collection hours. The laboratory report can then be taken to your own doctor for interpretation.

Where can I get a men's health blood test in Spain?

Diagnostic Station provides online access to laboratory tests through partner laboratories in Spain, including locations in Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia and Málaga. Availability depends on the test and selected location.

This content is for information only. Your results should be interpreted by a healthcare professional, who can also advise you on any diagnosis or treatment.