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Male Testosterone Test
Carried Out At Your Home By A Qualified Clinician


£ 114.99

This service is ideal if you are busy, unable carry out your tests yourself or visit one of our locations. We will send a qualified clinician to your preferred location where they will carry out the blood tests. A simple way to evaluate your levels of key hormones including testosterone and more which influence male fertility and masculinity.

  • 5 tests included

  • Venous blood sample

  • 2 days turnaround

Male testosterone test

What this test measures
Read more about the health markers we check in this blood test

Hormones

Testosterone Learn More

Testosterone is a male sex hormone that is produced in the testicles of men and to a lesser extent in the ovaries of women. In men, testosterone plays an important role in the development of the male reproductive tissues including the prostate and testes. Testosterone is responsible for a variety of traits which can range from; increasing the mass of bone and muscle to influencing the growth of hair on the body. Therefore, men with lower levels of testosterone may encounter a reduction in these traits, whilst women with raised testosterone may encounter an increase in these traits. Raised testosterone is commonly observed in women with polycystic ovaries syndrome in which increased body hair, acne or a deepened voice may be characteristic.

F Test. (calc) Learn More

Free testosterone calculated gives a value for the amount of testosterone present in your blood that is in its unbound form. Testosterone readily binds to proteins such as albumin and SHBG. When it is not bound to these proteins it is in its free form.

SHBG Learn More

SHBG is a protein that is produced by your liver and is able to bind tightly with three main sex hormones (dihydrotestosterone (DHT), testosterone and Estrogen). These hormones can be found in your blood in an unbound, free form in both women and men. However, when SHBG binds to them they become bound and unavailable to the cells of your body, therefore, SHBG can influence the amount of these free hormones that is available to your tissues. A high value for SHBG can indicate a lack of testosterone or oestrogen available to your tissues whilst a low SHBG value can indicate an excess amount of these hormones available. Causes for changes in the level of SHBG other than sex and age include hyperthyroidism and liver disease.

Oestradiol Learn More

Oestradiol is an important steroid hormone that can be found in both men and women. In women, oestradiol is mainly produced by the ovaries and plays a key role in the maturation and maintenance of the female reproductive system.

In comparison, men produce considerably lower amounts of oestradiol. This is mainly produced by the testes where some testosterone is converted into oestradiol which is a vital component for the production of sperm. Oestradiol may also be produced to lesser extent by fat tissue in both men and women. Elevated levels of oestradiol may lead to a host of conditions ranging from depression to acne. A raised result has also been found to be associated with an increased risk of breast and uterine cancer. In contrast, low levels may affect the menstrual cycle, fertility, mental health or even lead to osteoporosis. In men, increased oestradiol can lead to infertility, loss of libido or the development of breast tissue. Levels may rise due to the accumulation of excessive fat tissue that secretes oestradiol.

Liver Function

Albumin Learn More

Albumin is primarily produced by the liver and is an important protein in preventing blood from leaking out of blood vessels. Other functions of albumin range from transporting substances such as medications through the blood to playing a role in the growth and repair of tissues. Elevated levels of albumin are typically caused by dehydration. In contrast, low levels may be indicative of liver disease, inflammation or malnutrition. Levels may also be raised in conditions such as diabetes.

About this test and how it can help you

Essential hormones that are needed for mens health are part of this test.

It is very important to check your Testosterone levels as this can contribute to a range of symptoms including fatigue, low mood, reduction in muscle mass, reduced sex drive and sexual function, decrease in bone mineral density, energy and brain fog to name a few.

The test includes oestradiol as men also produce oestradiol (from the conversion of testosterone via the enzyme aromatase); however, the amount produced is much lower than in women. Within the testes, some testosterone is changed into oestradiol by the enzyme aromatase and this oestradiol is essential to produce sperm. In both sexes, oestradiol is also made in much smaller amounts by fat tissue, the brain and the walls of blood vessels.

SHBG test measures the level of sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) in your blood. SHBG is a protein made by your liver. It binds tightly to 3 sex hormones found in both males and females. These hormones are oestrogen, dihydrotestosterone (DHT), and testosterone. SHBG carries these 3 hormones throughout your blood.

Although SHBG binds 3 hormones, the hormone that's critical in this test is testosterone. SHBG controls the amount of testosterone that your body tissues can use. Too little testosterone in males and too much testosterone in females can cause problems. The level of SHBG in your blood changes because of factors such as sex and age. It can also change because of obesity, liver disease and hyperthyroidism.

The test can help diagnose various conditions and diseases, including:

Androgen deficiency. Low levels of the hormone androgen can cause general weakness and sexual problems in males. In females, androgen may affect thinking and bone strength. It may also prevent the ovaries from working the way they should.
Hypogonadism. This condition happens mostly in males. It's found in males with low testosterone and low sperm production.

Albumin is a protein made by your liver. Testing albumin is important as it enters your bloodstream and helps keep fluid from leaking out of your blood vessels into other tissues. It also carries hormones, vitamins, and enzymes throughout your body. Without enough albumin, fluid can leak out of your blood and build up in your lungs, abdomen (belly), or other parts of your body.

How it works when we send a Clinician to your home

Place Your Order

Schedule a home nurse visit for your venous blood sample.

Perform Your Blood Test

Our certified Healthcare Team member will come to your home for the collection.

View Results

Received the results within 24-48 hours.

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