Specimen: Blood

Results: 1-3 business days

Description: This blood test measures levels of testosterone, a human sex hormone, for overproduction or deficiency. The Free (Direct) Testosterone test measures the amount of free testosterone in the blood (which includes albumin-bound testosterone since it can easily convert to free testosterone). Both men and women can have health problems because of low or high levels of testosterone. Women with high levels of testosterone may have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This condition marked by infertility, lack of menstruation, acne, obesity, blood sugar problems, and extra hair growth, especially on the face.
Men with low levels of testosterone (hypogonadism) can lose their sex drive, have low energy, suffer bone loss, or become infertile. Testosterone levels in men drop as they age, but this not considered to be hypogonadism.

*Please note: The result turn around time is an estimate only and not guaranteed. The reference lab may need additional time due to conditions with the weather, confirmation or repeat testing, or equipment maintenance and other reasons out of our control.