Blood test Upgrade from testosterone to testosterone free + SHBG Finger prick

What is being tested?

• If you have ordered Total testosterone finger prick you can expand this test to testosterone free according to ISSAM.
• Additional measurements for this include:
  • Albumin
  • SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin)
    Transporter protein that binds testosterone and determines how much active testosterone is available
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  • Free testosterone can be calculated according to ISSAM)
    This is the biologically active testosterone available to your body
    Is calculated based on testosterone, SHBG and albumin

Why this test?

Only measuring total testosterone is often insufficient.
The amount of free (active) testosterone determines the effect in your body.

This test is often chosen for:

• fatigue or burnout complaints
• low libido
• hormonal imbalance
• menopause complaints
• sports performance and recovery

For whom is this test appropriate?

For both men and women who:

• want insight into their hormones
• Have complaints that may be hormonally related
• want to optimize their health or performance

How does it work?

• You receive a finger prick test at home
• You simply take blood yourself
• You send the material back to the lab
• You will receive the results by e-mail within a few days

Advantages

• Reliable calculation of free testosterone according to the ISSAM method
• Including SHBG and DHEA-S for complete insight
• No doctor's referral needed
• Quick and easy to take at home
• Analysis by ISO certified laboratory