Testosterone Check

£50.00

Testosterone and free testosterone are hormones that work together in the body, great for men or women looking to monitor their hormones

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Description
Procedure

TESTOSTERONE CHECK

Testosterone is for men and women who wish to check their current levels of testosterone up to 502 nmol/l
The levels of testosterone in yor body can fluctuate during the day depending on various factors, a test will still give you a g ood indiaction of where your levels sit,

Free Testosterone is just as important as Testosterone. It tell you if your body is processing the Testosterone in the most efficient way.

We check the SHBG and Albumin along with your Testosterone and calculate Free Testosterone.

Low – free testosterone could show symptoms like: low mood, trouble gaining muscle mass or low libido.
High – free testosterone can effect the production of other hormones.

WHO IS THIS TEST FOR?

This is for anyone wanting to get a full advanced picture of testosterone in your body, just as a guide or for potentially moving to TRT

WHAT NEXT?

If you have any results out of the normal range we recommend you consult a doctor just to be sure that everything is ok.

FINGER PRICK OR VENOUS COLLECTION PACK

We will post out to you a sample pack; it will have all you need to take your sample including instructions of how to take the sample and an envelope to return it to the Lab.

If you are nervous or unsure about anything please contact us and we will do our best to help.

We always recommend taking your sample in the morning and getting to the post office the same day.

POSTAGE

Your kit will have a self-addressed envelope enclosed to return the sample by 1^st class post, if you are unsure of the level of service in your area you may wish to upgrade to a guaranteed next day service.

THE LAB

Your blood sample will be analysed at our Lincolnshire based Lab. They are very professional and quick to upload the data; your results should be ready the same day they are tested.

RESULTS

Once your results are uploaded on your bespoke platform we will let you know our thoughts on the results of your test and offer information about having a consultation with a specialist if necessary.

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HORMONES

Testosterone is a male sex hormone which is produced in the testicles of men It is also produced in much smaller amounts, in the ovaries of women. Testosterone is responsible for your bone and muscle strength, mood, energy and sexual function.

Testosterone levels lower as you become older it is unusual to find naturally elevated levels in men. Low testosterone is more common than raised.

Raised testosterone for women can result in male characteristics such as body hair, greater bulk, a deeper voice and acne of which are all symptoms of polycystic ovaries, a condition in which elevated testosterone is commonly seen.

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

A lower level in a male could lead to symptoms which include low libido, erectile dysfunction, depression and a difficulty in gaining muscle mass.

In women an increased level could be an indication of polycystic ovary syndrome

Testosterone, oestrogen and dihydrotestosterone are all bound to sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) which means that they are unavailable to your cells. Measuring the levels of SHBG in the blood gives important information about your levels of free or unbound hormones which are biologically active and available for use.

Albumin is mostly made in your liver and helps to keep the blood from leaking out of blood vessels. It also helps carry medicines through the blood and is important for tissue growth and healing.

Lower albumin levels may be an indication of a liver disease and can also be an indication of chronic ill-health, malnutrition and inflammation. It can also occur in kidney conditions such as nephrotic syndrome and diabetes.

higher levels are usually caused by dehydration.