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What’s in the box
- Pre-labelled sample tube(s)
- Sterile single-use lancets (2–4)
- Alcohol wipes
- Step-by-step instruction leaflet
- Prepaid tracked return envelope (UN3373 compliant)
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Description
This at-home finger-prick blood test measures total testosterone to help assess hormonal balance related to energy, muscle mass, libido, mood, and overall wellbeing in both men and women. Collect a small capillary sample with the kit and return it in the supplied packaging; for consistency, collect in the morning and at a similar time for repeat tests, and wash your hands thoroughly before collection to reduce any risk of contamination from hormone gels or creams. Results are lab-based and informational, may require follow-up testing (e.g., SHBG or free/bioavailable testosterone), and are not a diagnosis—discuss them with a clinician.
Please allow up to 2 working days for results from lab receipt.
Home Test Kit: Sample Collection and Return
For a successful analysis, it is crucial that you adhere to the provided instructions for sample collection. Please read all documentation included in your kit before you begin.
Key Steps for Your Home Test Kit:
•Follow Instructions: Carefully follow the step-by-step guide for collecting your sample. Improper collection may lead to an invalid result.
•Use Prepaid Envelope: Return your collected sample using the prepaid and pre-addressed envelope provided in your kit.
•Optimal Return-Shipping Days: To avoid potential delays at the laboratory, we strongly recommend mailing your sample on a Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. Please do not send your sample on weekends or public holidays, as this can compromise the integrity of the sample due to transit and processing delays.
Reliable Home Test Kits for Every Need
At MeditestDirect, we offer a wide range of trusted home testing kits from general health and wellness to more specific medical checks. Whether you're monitoring your body or taking control of your health journey, we've got a test that fits. Your results are processed securely and kept completely confidential, giving you peace of mind every step of the way.
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With MeditestDirect, you're in control. Choose from a full range of easy-to-use home test kits, all designed to give you accurate results without the wait. From everyday check-ups to targeted health concerns, every test comes with full privacy and secure result delivery—because your health information should stay yours.
What's in the test?
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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.