Bioavailable Testosterone
- Category
- Men's Health
- Sample
- Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
- Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
- In 2 days
- Fasting
- No Fasting
What Is This Test?
Measures bioavailable testosterone — the free fraction plus the portion loosely bound to albumin, which tissues can use.
Why this test is performed?
Gives a better estimate of active testosterone in older men and people with abnormal SHBG levels.
Who should take this test?
Low energy or libido, erectile problems, infertility, prostate/urinary symptoms, men over 50.
Test Preparation
No fasting is needed. Give the sample in the morning (ideally before 10 AM), as testosterone is highest early in the day.
What's included 4 parameters
- Testosterone Total
- Bioavailable Testosterone
- Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)
- Albumin
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Frequently asked questions
It includes free testosterone and the loosely bound portion, so it is slightly higher and reflects usable hormone.
No fasting is needed. Give the sample in the morning (ideally before 10 AM), as testosterone is highest early in the day.
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.
Usually about 13–37 hours after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.
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