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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.

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Free testosterone

Test Code: MTC00923

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

Sample Type

Blood

Preparation

Without Fasting

TAT Turnaround time (TAT)

4 hours

18.

000

KWD

Home Visit Service

+ Home visit fee per region

18.

000

KWD

Home Visit Service

+ Home visit fee per region

18.

000

KWD

Home Visit Service

+ Home visit fee per region

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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.

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