{"product_id":"male-cardiometabolic-thyroid-test-kit","title":"Male CardioMetabolic \u0026 Thyroid Test Kit | 16 Markers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTest ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e SB-642 | \u003cstrong\u003eSample Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saliva + Dried Blood Spot | \u003cstrong\u003eTechnology:\u003c\/strong\u003e LC-MS\/MS | \u003cstrong\u003eResults Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5 Working Days After Laboratory Receives Sample | \u003cstrong\u003eLaboratory:\u003c\/strong\u003e ZRT Laboratory – CLIA Certified | \u003cstrong\u003eHormone Specialist Doctor Interpretation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included | \u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults and Children | \u003cstrong\u003eCollect Sample At Home:\u003c\/strong\u003e No Clinic Visit Required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Does This Test Measure?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaliva — 4-Point Cortisol Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning, Noon, Evening, and Night Cortisol.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlood Spot — Full Thyroid Panel:\u003c\/strong\u003e TSH, Free T3, Free T4, Total T4, TPO Antibodies, Thyroglobulin Antibodies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlood Spot — CardioMetabolic Panel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fasting Insulin, HbA1c, HDL Cholesterol, Triglycerides, Total Cholesterol, hsCRP.\u003cbr\u003e16 markers total — a clinically complete picture of thyroid function including autoimmune markers, cardiometabolic risk, and the full daily cortisol rhythm in a single at-home kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Symptoms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersistent fatigue, unexplained weight gain, brain fog, low mood, cold intolerance, hair thinning, low libido, erectile dysfunction, poor exercise recovery, elevated cholesterol or triglycerides on previous testing, blood sugar crashes, sugar cravings, chronic stress, burnout, or insomnia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Should Consider This Test?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersistent fatigue or exhaustion that does not improve with rest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnexplained weight gain or difficulty losing body fat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrain fog, poor concentration, or low mood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeling cold, hair thinning, dry skin, or slow metabolism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElevated cholesterol, triglycerides, or blood sugar on previous testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSugar cravings, energy crashes, or afternoon slumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsomnia, night waking, or unrefreshing sleep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChronic stress or burnout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow libido or poor exercise recovery without a full sex hormone assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiagnosed or suspected Hashimoto's thyroiditis or autoimmune thyroid disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn levothyroxine and wanting complete thyroid monitoring alongside cortisol and cardiometabolic markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMen wanting targeted thyroid and metabolic assessment without a full sex hormone panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily history of thyroid disease, heart disease, or diabetes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Test Is Particularly Important for Men\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCortisol is the primary driver of thyroid T3 suppression and cardiometabolic deterioration simultaneously — elevated cortisol at any time point impairs T4-to-T3 conversion, drives insulin resistance, raises triglycerides, suppresses HDL, and elevates hsCRP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTSH alone misses three critical patterns — cortisol-driven T3 suppression, early thyroid insufficiency, and Hashimoto's autoimmunity; both TPO and Tg antibodies are required as some men have elevated Tg with normal TPO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFasting insulin is the earliest detectable marker of insulin resistance — elevated years before HbA1c becomes abnormal, directly linked to visceral fat, aromatase activity, and cardiovascular risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 4-point cortisol profile identifies which phase of the day is driving thyroid suppression and cardiometabolic deterioration — a single cortisol measurement cannot reveal this\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehsCRP is the convergence biomarker of cortisol dysregulation, thyroid dysfunction, and insulin resistance — a stronger independent predictor of cardiovascular events than LDL cholesterol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNot Sure Which Test Is Right for You?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmail us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@hormonelab.co.uk\"\u003einfo@hormonelab.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e with your gender, age, symptoms, medications, and any current treatments. We will forward your enquiry to our doctors and respond within 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrder your kit — delivered directly to your door\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollect saliva at four time points (morning before 9am, noon, evening, night) and blood spot via finger-prick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePost your samples to ZRT Laboratory using the return instructions provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReceive your full report by email within 3–5 working days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll 16 marker results with male-specific reference ranges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisual cortisol rhythm chart showing your full four-point daily curve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisual charts for the full thyroid panel and all six cardiometabolic markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated clinical interpretation of how cortisol rhythm, thyroid function, and cardiometabolic markers interact by a Hormone Specialist PhD Doctor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonalised next-step recommendations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaboratory fee included — no hidden charges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Use ZRT Laboratory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll testing is performed by \u003cstrong\u003eZRT Laboratory\u003c\/strong\u003e — a globally recognised, \u003cstrong\u003eCLIA-certified\u003c\/strong\u003e diagnostic laboratory founded in 1998 by \u003cstrong\u003eDr. David Zava, PhD\u003c\/strong\u003e. ZRT has performed \u003cstrong\u003eover 11 million tests\u003c\/strong\u003e and is trusted by healthcare professionals in \u003cstrong\u003e96+ countries\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePioneers of at-home \u003cstrong\u003edried blood spot (DBS)\u003c\/strong\u003e and saliva hormone testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced \u003cstrong\u003eLC-MS\/MS\u003c\/strong\u003e technology for clinical-grade accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQualified for the \u003cstrong\u003eCDC Hormone Standardization (HoSt) Program\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonalised reference ranges based on age and sex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough our partnership with ZRT Laboratory, Hormone Lab UK delivers internationally recognised, research-backed hormone testing to people across the UK and Europe — from the comfort of home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy test thyroid, cortisol, and cardiometabolic markers together?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese systems converge on metabolic and cardiovascular health in men. Cortisol suppresses T3 conversion and drives insulin resistance simultaneously; thyroid insufficiency raises cardiovascular risk; insulin resistance drives visceral fat and inflammatory load. Testing all together identifies root causes that single-system tests miss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this test include sex hormones?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This profile focuses on the thyroid, cortisol rhythm, and cardiometabolic panel. For sex hormones and SHBG alongside these markers, see the Male Comprehensive Hormone, Thyroid \u0026amp; CardioMetabolic Profile (SB-646M).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this test if I am on TRT or levothyroxine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. This test is particularly valuable for men on TRT or levothyroxine wanting to monitor thyroid function, cortisol rhythm, and cardiometabolic markers. 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