Free and Total Testosterone Blood Test

£54.00

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Measuring total testosterone, free testosterone, albumin, and SHBG.

The Free and Total Testosterone Blood Test measures both the total amount of testosterone in the blood and the portion that is biologically active (free testosterone). This test is useful for assessing hormone balance and may help investigate symptoms related to testosterone levels in both men and women.

Key Features

Measures total testosterone and free (unbound) testosterone.
Provides a more complete picture of testosterone status.
Suitable for both men and women.
Simple blood test with no fasting required.

Product Information

Testosterone is a key hormone involved in muscle mass, energy, mood, bone health, and reproductive function. While most testosterone is bound to proteins in the blood, only the unbound (free) fraction is active and available for use by the body. By measuring both total and free testosterone, this test offers a clearer understanding of hormonal health.

Note

Results should be interpreted by a healthcare professional, taking into account symptoms, medical history, and other relevant tests. This test alone cannot confirm a diagnosis.

You have up to 7 days to cancel your order from the date of order.

If you cancel your order within the cancellation period before your testing kit has been despatched, you are entitled to a full refund.
If you cancel your order within the cancellation period after your testing kit has been despatched, you will incur a charge of £10 including VAT. This charge covers the cost of the kit, which we are unable to re-use, and will be deducted from your refund.

To cancel your order, please contact our customer care team on 01623 572757 or use our contact form [here].

This cancellation right does not apply if:

You have already had a sample taken at a clinic, laboratory, or at home as arranged by us.
You have failed to attend a confirmed appointment for phlebotomy arranged in connection with your test.
You have already sent your sample to the laboratory for analysis.
The 7-day cancellation period has expired.

How your cancellation period works:

Your legal right to cancel a Contract starts from the date you receive the Acceptance Confirmation (the date on which we email you to confirm our acceptance of your order).
For any testing kit that has been despatched, your 7-day deadline for cancelling starts from when you receive the confirmation email that the kit has been sent.

To cancel a Contract, please submit your cancellation request [here], stating that you wish to cancel and your reason for cancellation. Alternatively, you may call our customer service team on 01623 572757. Your reason for cancellation will not affect your right to cancel the order.

If you send your cancellation request by email or via a support ticket, your cancellation is effective from the date you send it. For example, you will have given us notice in time if you send your email before midnight on the last day of the cancellation period.

Refunds:
If you cancel your Contract within the cancellation period and are entitled to a refund, we will refund you the price you paid for the Product(s) within 10 working days. Additional postage purchased is non-refundable.
Refunds will be made to the payment method used to pay, unless we agree to issue a gift card instead (gift card terms and conditions apply).

Nurse Home Visit Cancellation Charges:

More than 48 hours’ notice: No charge
Less than 48 hours’ notice: £30 charge
Same-day cancellation or failure to attend: £55 charge

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Royal Mail Tracked 24 – Fully tracked Estimated 1–2 working days after dispatch.
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Delivery times are estimates and not guaranteed, except for Special Delivery services.

Order Processing Times

Orders placed before 3:00 pm (Monday–Friday) are usually dispatched the same day.
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International Shipping

We currently only ship within the UK via Royal Mail. If you require overseas delivery, please contact us for available options and pricing.

Customer Service Contact

📞 01623 572757
📧 orders@meditestdirect.co.uk

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What's in the test?

Hormones

Testosterone

Testosterone is a hormone that causes male characteristics. For men, it helps to regulate sex drive and has a role in controlling bone mass, fat distribution, muscle mass, strength and the production of red blood cells and sperm. Testosterone is produced in the testicles of men and, in much smaller amounts, in the ovaries of women. Testosterone levels in men naturally decline after the age of 30, although lower than normal levels can occur at any age and can cause low libido, erectile dysfunction, difficulty in gaining and maintaining muscle mass and lack of energy. Although women have much lower amounts of testosterone than men, it is important for much the same reasons, playing a role in libido, the distribution of muscle and fat and the formation of red blood cells. All laboratories will slightly differ in the reference ranges they apply because they are based on the population they are testing. The normal range is set so that 95% of men will fall into it. For greater consistency, we use the guidance from the British Society for Sexual Medicine (BSSM) which advises that low testosterone can be diagnosed when testosterone is consistently below the reference range, and that levels below 12 nmol/L could also be considered low, especially in men who also report symptoms of low testosterone or who have low levels of free testosterone.

Free testosterone - calc

Most testosterone circulating in the blood is bound to proteins, in particular SHBG and albumin; only 2-3 % of testosterone is free and available to cells. This test uses an algorithm to calculate the level of free or unbound testosterone in relation to total testosterone, SHBG and albumin.
Proteins

Albumin

Albumin is a protein which is made mainly in the liver. It helps to exert the osmotic pressure which holds water within the blood. It also helps carry nutrients and medications and other substances through the blood and is important for tissue growth and healing. Albumin also carries hormones around the body, therefore measuring the amount of albumin in the blood can help us calculate how much hormone is available to your tissues.

SHBG

SHBG (sex hormone binding globulin) is a protein which transports the sex hormones (testosterone, oestrogen and dihydrotestosterone (DHT)) in the blood.Hormones which are bound to SHBG are inactive which means that they are unavailable to your cells. Measuring the level of SHBG in your blood gives important information about your levels of free or unbound hormones which are biologically active and available for use.