Testicular Cancer Blood Screening
AFP, beta-hCG and LDH — the three tumour markers used in testicular germ-cell assessment — from one sample at Wimpole Street, Marylebone.
From 1 October 2026 — until then book at South Kensington or St Paul's.
Testicular Cancer Blood Screening
All-inclusive price
- Blood draw by registered nurse
- Comprehensive lab analysis
- Detailed results report
- Laboratory report with reference ranges
- Follow-up recommendations
Or call 020 7183 0692
Wimpole Street, Marylebone (opening 1 October 2026)
- Bond Street — about 6 minutes (Central, Jubilee & Elizabeth lines)
- Oxford Circus — about 7 minutes (Central, Bakerloo & Victoria lines)
Wimpole Street, Marylebone
At Wimpole Street the Testicular Cancer Blood Screening ends in a laboratory report you can read yourself: each marker is shown alongside its reference range, with any value outside it flagged. We do not provide clinical interpretation — if a value is flagged or you have symptoms, discuss the report with your GP or a clinician. Medical services are for patients aged 16 and over.
What's Included
Comprehensive testing covering all essential biomarkers for a complete health picture.
Tumour Markers
- Alpha-Fetoprotein
- Beta-HCG (Oncology)
- Lactate Dehydrogenase
From booking the Testicular Cancer Blood Screening to reading your result
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Choose your test
Select the Testicular Cancer Blood Screening and any others you want run from the same visit. Until 1 October 2026 the identical test can be booked at South Kensington or St Paul’s.
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Nurse-led sample
From 1 October 2026 the venous blood sample plus nurse-recorded measurements is taken at 22 Wimpole Street, Marylebone by our nursing team, led by Precious Agbonmamwen, Registered Adult Nurse (NMC 20H1641E). Identity is checked and any preparation questions answered first.
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UKAS-accredited laboratory
The sample travels to a UKAS-accredited partner laboratory, whose methods and reference ranges match those used across the NHS and private sectors.
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Laboratory report to your secure portal
The laboratory report is released to your secure portal — typically from 24 hours; the laboratory quotes 1 working day for this test. It shows each value against the reference range and flags anything outside it; discuss the report with your GP or a clinician.
Objective markers for a worrying lump
Finding a change in a testicle is frightening, and most are benign. Tumour markers add biochemical evidence to what an examination and scan show, and a normal set is genuinely reassuring in the right context.
Three complementary markers in one draw
AFP and beta-hCG are specific to germ-cell tumours
LDH reflects tumour bulk if present
Peak-risk age group is 15 to 45
Prior undescended testicle increases risk
Results inform urgency of urology referral
Who Should Take This Test?
A new lump or swelling
Any change in size, shape or texture of a testicle.
Men aged 15 to 45
The age band in which germ-cell tumours are most common.
History of undescended testicle
Even if corrected in childhood.
Family history
A brother or father with testicular cancer.
Testicular Cancer Blood Screening’s place in health screening packages testing
Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in men under 45 and one of the most treatable. Three blood markers are used alongside examination and ultrasound: alpha-fetoprotein, the beta subunit of hCG and lactate dehydrogenase. This screen measures all three from a single venous sample taken at 22 Wimpole Street from 1 October 2026, and the laboratory report is released to your secure portal.
- Sample
- venous blood sample plus nurse-recorded measurements
- Laboratory turnaround
- 1 working day
- Standard price
- £249
What Testicular Cancer Blood Screening measures
Health screening packages combine a broad set of blood and urine tests with time for a nurse to record measurements such as blood pressure, height, weight, waist and body composition, and in some packages an ECG or other assessments. The laboratory element spans full blood count, kidney and liver function, lipids, HbA1c, thyroid, iron, vitamins and inflammation markers, with more comprehensive tiers adding hormones, tumour markers where appropriate to age and sex, and cardiovascular risk markers. Everything is reported by the laboratory against its reference ranges and delivered to your secure portal.
Who considers Testicular Cancer Blood Screening
- People often consider a health screen at a milestone birthday or when they have not had a general check for several years.
- Those with a family history of heart disease, diabetes or cancer may want a structured baseline.
- A stressful job, weight gain or a change in fitness sometimes prompts a broader look than a single blood test.
- Employers, sports bodies and some visa applications ask for a documented health assessment.
- People who already know their numbers often return annually to track change.
Preparing for your Testicular Cancer Blood Screening
- 1Fast for 10 to 12 hours with water only, and book a morning slot so this is manageable.
- 2Avoid alcohol and strenuous exercise for 48 hours beforehand so liver enzymes and muscle markers are representative.
- 3Wear loose clothing that allows blood pressure and measurements to be taken easily; bring a urine sample if requested.
- 4Bring a list of medicines, supplements and any previous results you would like compared.
Sample for this test: venous blood sample plus nurse-recorded measurements.
Understanding your Testicular Cancer Blood Screening results
The value of a screening package lies in the overview: a written report brings together measurements and laboratory results, highlights anything outside range, and explains which findings are worth acting on. Because dozens of markers are measured, a few minor deviations are expected in healthy adults and are usually put into context rather than pursued. Where a result does need follow-up — a raised HbA1c, an abnormal ECG, a low ferritin — the report says what to do next and how urgently.
A screen is a snapshot for people without specific symptoms; it is not a substitute for medical advice about a current problem, and a clear report is a snapshot rather than an assurance about future health.
Related areas of testing at Wimpole Street: wellness and biochemistry profiles, cardiovascular risk markers, cholesterol and lipids, tumour markers.
Ready to Take Control of Your Health?
Wimpole Street opens 1 October 2026. Register your interest for the Marylebone diary, or book the Testicular Cancer Blood Screening now at South Kensington or St Paul's.
Why test at Wimpole Street
Wimpole Street Medical & Dental opens at 22 Wimpole Street on 1 October 2026. Medical services are for patients aged 16 and over; registration with the CQC is in progress ahead of opening.
Wimpole Street, Marylebone (opening 1 October 2026)
- Bond Street — about 6 minutes (Central, Jubilee & Elizabeth lines)
- Oxford Circus — about 7 minutes (Central, Bakerloo & Victoria lines)
- Registration with the CQC is in progress ahead of opening; our South Kensington and St Paul’s clinics are CQC registered.
- Repeat or additional tests can usually be added to the same visit rather than requiring a second appointment.
- Samples are taken by a nurse or phlebotomist at 22 Wimpole Street, Marylebone, in a clinic built for medical and dental care.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Important information about the Testicular Cancer Blood Screening at Wimpole Street
- Medical services at Wimpole Street Medical & Dental are for patients aged 16 and over.
- This is a self-referral service: you choose the test and book directly — no GP referral is needed.
- Nurse-led by Precious Agbonmamwen, Registered Adult Nurse (NMC 20H1641E), who oversees sample-taking standards, infection control and the patient pathway. The nursing team does not interpret results.
- A laboratory result is not a diagnosis and this page is not a substitute for medical advice. We do not provide clinical interpretation of results — please discuss your report with your GP or a clinician, particularly if a value is flagged or you have symptoms.
- CQC registration for Wimpole Street is in progress ahead of the opening on 1 October 2026; our South Kensington and St Paul’s clinics are CQC registered.
- Your results are held on a secure portal and treated as strictly confidential, except where disclosure is required by law.
- If you are seriously unwell, call 999. For urgent advice that is not an emergency, call NHS 111.
