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Screening · London

Private well-man screen in London, a full-body check tailored for men.

A comprehensive men’s health check - bloods, cardiovascular, prostate, testosterone, metabolic and mental-health - with the tests that actually change management for men in midlife.

A stethoscope on a clinical desk

Indicative pricing

What a well-man screen actually costs in London.

Indicative ranges across UK private providers.

In short

£800-£1,600, with a structured report in 5-7 days.

Screen type Indicative range
Essentials well-man £450–£900
Standard well-man £800–£1,600
Executive well-man £1,500–£3,000
Well-man + PSA/prostate check £950–£1,900
Well-man + cardiac risk (CTCA/calcium score) £1,600–£3,200
Well-man + testosterone panel £1,300–£2,600

Prices vary by clinic, the breadth of the panel, and which add-ons (PSA/prostate, CTCA/calcium score, testosterone, DEXA, fertility) you include.

The problem

A useful screen - if the panel matches you.

Off-the-shelf men’s health packages tend to over-test in some areas and miss what actually matters for your age and history.

  • Is it right for you?

    For some men a screen is genuinely worthwhile; for others it causes more worry than benefit. It is worth asking honestly which applies.

  • What happens after?

    A report alone is not enough - the findings should be explained and any follow-up arranged.

What it shows

The panel that actually earns its keep.

A well-man screen covers a lot of ground - and comes with a real trade-off. Here is what it looks at, and the honest catch.

  • Cardiovascular risk profile

    ECG, lipids, blood pressure and a validated risk calculator to place you on a real risk curve.

  • Prostate check (PSA + exam)

    A PSA blood test and a clinical examination, interpreted against your age and family history.

  • Testosterone / andropause

    A morning fasting testosterone panel with SHBG, free testosterone and symptom review.

  • Mental-health check-in

    Structured screens for anxiety, depression, stress and burnout - discussed with your consultant.

  • Liver and metabolic screen

    HbA1c, lipids, liver, kidney and thyroid bloods, with a clear read on what to change.

  • Musculoskeletal / injury history

    A review of old injuries, joint pain, back pain and mobility - with onward physio if useful.

  • Lifestyle risk factors

    Alcohol, smoking, sleep, exercise and diet reviewed honestly, with realistic changes agreed.

  • Red flag: chest pain, blood in urine, testicular lump - accelerated pathway

    Any of these gets a same-day or next-day specialist route, not a scheduled screen.

Well-man screen options

Not all well-man screens are the same.

What each option on your quote is actually for.

  • Essentials package

    Half-day: consultation, core bloods, ECG, urinalysis and cardiovascular risk score.

  • Standard package

    Broader bloods, PSA where appropriate, mental-health screen and lifestyle review.

  • Executive full-day

    Full-day consultant-led work-up with imaging, cardiorespiratory tests and structured report.

  • + PSA / prostate check

    Adds a PSA blood test and clinical prostate examination with a urologist review if needed.

  • + CTCA / calcium score

    Adds a CT coronary angiogram or calcium score for men with cardiovascular risk factors.

  • + Testosterone panel

    Adds a morning fasting testosterone, SHBG, free testosterone and LH/FSH panel.

  • + Fertility work-up

    Adds a semen analysis and reproductive hormone panel for men planning a family.

  • + DEXA body-composition

    Adds a DEXA scan for body fat, lean mass and bone density - useful for midlife baselining.

Honest limits and safety

What a screen can - and cannot - do.

The most important thing is understanding what a screen can and cannot tell you. Both should be covered, honestly, before you arrive.

  • Fasting for blood tests

    Fast for 8-12 hours before the appointment for lipids, glucose and liver bloods. Water is fine.

  • Avoid heavy exercise 48 hrs before

    If measuring creatine kinase (CK) and testosterone, avoid heavy exercise for 48 hours before.

  • Testosterone timing

    Testosterone should be a morning fasting sample - ideally between 07:00 and 10:00.

  • PSA - no cycling or sexual activity 48 hrs before

    Both can transiently raise PSA. Ejaculation and cycling should be avoided for 48 hours before the test.

  • Bring your usual medication list

    A complete list of current medications, supplements and doses helps interpretation.

  • Executive package can include CTCA

    CTCA needs radiology capacity - book early so the full day is scheduled cleanly.

  • Same-day results for most bloods

    Most bloods come back same day; imaging results follow within 3-5 days.

  • Always share prior tests

    Old bloods, imaging and specialist letters give context that changes what a value means.

  • A chaperone is available

    A chaperone is available for any intimate examination - always your choice, always offered.

Reading your report

A screening report can look intimidating. It isn’t.

However much ground it covers, the report keeps to the same four parts.

A consultant physician reviewing a well-man screen report at a London clinic

A quiet reminder

The report is written for a clinician - so ask for it to be translated into plain English, and for what matters to be pointed out.

If anything is unclear, ask your clinician to talk you through it at your next appointment.

  1. 01 Header

    Age and priorities

    Your details, your reason for screening, and the priorities agreed with your consultant on the day.

  2. 02 Technique

    Which tests were done

    A clear list of every investigation, so you and your GP can see exactly what was covered.

  3. 03 Findings

    A system-by-system summary

    Cardiovascular, prostate, hormonal, metabolic, mental-health and lifestyle findings, plainly written.

  4. 04 Impression

    Read this first - reassurance + action points

    Specific action points and a follow-up plan up front - what matters, and what to do next.

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Frequently asked

Common questions about well-man screens.

Quick answers on what is included, fasting, PSA timing, cost, testosterone timing, mental-health, fertility and when to see a GP urgently.

  • What does a well-man screen include?

    A consultant-led consultation and examination, bloods (HbA1c, lipids, liver, kidney, thyroid), ECG, urinalysis, cardiovascular risk score, mental-health check-in and lifestyle review. Add-ons include PSA/prostate check, testosterone panel, CTCA/calcium score, DEXA and fertility work-up.

  • Do I need to fast?

    Yes - fast for 8-12 hours before the appointment for lipids, glucose and liver bloods. Water is fine. If you are on regular medication, take it as normal unless told otherwise.

  • Should PSA be done before or after the examination?

    PSA should be taken before the clinical prostate examination. Also avoid ejaculation and cycling for 48 hours before, as both can transiently raise PSA levels.

  • How long does it take?

    The essentials and standard packages run as a half-day. The executive full-day and add-on combinations (CTCA, testosterone, fertility, DEXA) run as a full day. The day is usually scheduled so there is little waiting around.

  • How much does a private well-man screen cost in London?

    An essentials well-man is £450-£900, a standard well-man £800-£1,600 and an executive full-day £1,500-£3,000. Add-ons (PSA, CTCA, testosterone) sit between £950 and £3,200.

  • When should testosterone be taken?

    Testosterone should be a morning fasting sample, ideally between 07:00 and 10:00 - levels drop through the day, and a single afternoon reading is not reliable.

  • Is there a mental-health component?

    Yes. Every well-man screen includes structured screens for anxiety, depression, stress and burnout, discussed openly with your consultant. Onward referral to a psychologist or psychiatrist can be arranged if useful.

  • Can you add a fertility work-up?

    Yes - a fertility add-on includes a semen analysis and reproductive hormone panel (LH, FSH, testosterone, prolactin). It is a good option for men planning a family in the next 6-12 months.

  • Do you consider a partner’s pregnancy?

    Yes. If your partner is pregnant or trying to conceive, the screen is adjusted - some radiology and interventions are deferred, and lifestyle advice is aligned with the pregnancy timeline.

  • When should I see a GP urgently instead of booking a screen?

    If you have chest pain, blood in the urine, a testicular lump, unintentional weight loss, new bleeding or acute breathlessness - see a GP or A&E first. A scheduled well-man screen is not the right route for urgent problems.

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In practice, in London

Where well man screen sits in a private London pathway

With well man screen, the London question is usually about report turnaround and the radiologist reading it - not whether the scan is available. The NHS route for well man screen is thorough, but the queue is real. Many patients are told to expect anywhere from a handful of weeks to several months, depending on their local trust and how the referral is graded. Going private in London usually collapses that window to a matter of days - often the same week if the diary allows. It isn’t about jumping a queue so much as buying time back while you still have the flexibility to plan around it.

Once you’re in the private system for well man screen, the pace picks up noticeably. Consultant slots run to time, imaging is usually available in the same building or a short walk away, and the report comes back typed and detailed. It’s the coordination that tends to feel different - one person on the other end of the phone, not a switchboard. For well man screen specifically, the difference between a routine report and a sub-speciality read is where private care earns its keep.

It helps to be realistic about what a private pathway for well man screen can and can’t promise. It can compress a wait, put you in front of a subspecialist quickly, and get a proper report in your hands within a week. It can’t rewrite what the imaging or the bloods say. Setting that expectation up front tends to make the whole experience less stressful.