Testosterone Free Test

Testosterone Free Test

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
Age
10+ Years

What Is This Test?

Measures free testosterone — the small, unbound fraction that is active in the body.

Why this test is performed?

Useful when total testosterone is borderline or when SHBG is abnormal (obesity, ageing, thyroid or liver disease), and in women with suspected androgen excess.

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.

Medical disclaimer · for information only, not medical advice

This article is for general information and education only. It is not medical advice, does not create a doctor–patient relationship, and is not a substitute for consultation with a qualified doctor who has assessed your individual situation. Never delay seeking medical advice because of something you have read here.

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Frequently asked questions

Total testosterone can be misleading when binding proteins are abnormal; free testosterone shows what is available to tissues.

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 within 13–37 hours after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.

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