Free testosterone
Test Code: MTC00923
Hormones Analysis
Free testosterone test is a blood test that measures the amount of testosterone not bound to proteins in the blood, representing the biologically active form available to cell
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Sample Type:
Blood,
Preparation:
Without Fasting
TAT:
4 hours
18.
000
KWD
+ Home visit fee per region
Test Details
Free testosterone test measures the level of testosterone not bound to blood proteins such as albumin and sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG). This free hormone is responsible for the biological effects in the body like development of secondary sexual characteristics, muscle mass increase, and bone health maintenance. The test is used to diagnose disorders related to testosterone levels such as deficiency or excess, to monitor hormone therapy, or to evaluate infertility.
The free testosterone test is requested to diagnose testosterone hormone disorders such as deficiency or excess to monitor hormone therapy and to evaluate infertility issues in men and women.
Causes of low free testosterone include failure of hormone production from testes or ovaries pituitary diseases certain medications and aging.
Causes of high free testosterone include testosterone-secreting tumors improper use of hormone supplements and some adrenal gland disorders.
Factors that can affect test results include the time of day when the sample is taken use of certain medications overall health status such as infections or stress.
Other tests related to the free testosterone test include total testosterone measurement pituitary hormones such as LH and FSH and SHBG analysis.
