Blood test Testosterone (free) + SHBG + DHEA-s - Finger prick - Copy
What is being tested?
This test includes:
- Total testosterone
Provides insight into the total amount of testosterone in your blood - Albumin
- Free testosterone (calculated according to ISSAM)
This is the biologically active testosterone available to your body
Is calculated on the basis of testosterone, SHBG and albumin - SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin)
Transport protein that binds testosterone and determines how much active testosterone is available - DHEA-S
Precursor of testosterone, produced in the adrenal glands and important for hormonal balance
Why this test?
Only measuring total testosterone is often insufficient.
The amount of free (active) testosterone determines the effect in your body.
By measuring SHBG and DHEA-S along, you get insight into:
- hormonal balance
- energy and vitality
- libido
- muscle building and recovery
- adrenal function
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
