A testosterone level test is a blood test that measures the amount of testosterone hormone in the blood. Testosterone is the primary male hormone, but both males and females have it in their bodies. Testosterone is essential for sexual and reproductive development, maintaining muscle mass, and sex drive.
The test is used to diagnose conditions caused by too much or too little testosterone, such as reduced sex drive, infertility, erectile dysfunction, and thinning of the bones. The test can also help find the reason for missing periods, not having periods, having a hard time getting pregnant, or experiencing male patterns of hair growth.
Reasons for the Testosterone Level Test
This test measures the level of the male hormone testosterone in the blood. It is essential for maintaining overall health, sex drive, fertility, and muscle mass.
Patient Preparation/Instructions
There are no specific instructions for patient preparation. However, the Testosterone Level Test is done in the morning, as testosterone levels are at their highest at this time of day.
Typical Reference Values
- Male: 300 to 1,000 nanograms per deciliter (ng/dL) or 10 to 35 nanomoles per liter (nmol/L)
- Female: 15 to 70 ng/dL or 0.5 to 2.4 nmol/L
Waiting time for Testosterone Level Test
At Labtestzote, results for this test are available within 30 minutes to 1 hour after sample collection.
How to get the Testosterone Level Test
To order a Testosterone Level test from anywhere in Kenya, click the “Order Test button and add it to your cart. You will then visit our laboratory for sample collection and testing. If you are far away, you can send us a serum sample (Yellow top) for analysis.
Click on the WhatsApp button to talk to our laboratory specialist about this test.
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