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Free Testosterone

Parameters1 tested
SampleBlood
FastingNot required
Report inSame day

How to prepare

No fasting needed

You can eat and drink normally before the test.

Good to know

No special preparation needed.

Medicines

Tell our phlebotomist about any medicines you take. Don't stop them without asking your doctor.

Comfortable clothes

Wear a loose sleeve so the sample can be taken easily from your arm.

How it works

Book onlinePick a time slot
Home visitSealed, sterile kit
Lab testingBarcode tracked
ReportIn same day

About this test

Most testosterone in blood is bound to proteins; only a small free part is active. Free testosterone gives a better picture of hormone activity, especially when binding proteins are abnormal.

Why is this test done?

  • Check low testosterone in men
  • Investigate excess hair, acne or irregular periods in women (PCOS)
  • When total testosterone is borderline

Symptoms — when should you get tested?

  • Low energy or sex drive in men
  • Erectile problems
  • Excess facial hair or acne in women
  • Irregular periods

Normal range

Men 47 – 244 pg/mL
Women 0.3 – 8.5 pg/mL

Reference ranges differ slightly between labs, methods, age and sex. Always discuss your report with your doctor.

If your result is high

High free testosterone in women suggests excess male hormones; in men it may be due to supplements.

Common reasons
  • PCOS
  • Adrenal or ovarian disorders
  • Testosterone or steroid use

If your result is low

Low free testosterone in men can cause low energy, low libido and loss of muscle.

Common reasons
  • Ageing
  • Obesity and diabetes
  • Testis or pituitary problems
  • Long illness or some medicines

How is the test done?

  1. 1
    Book online

    Choose your slot for home collection or a visit to our centre.

  2. 2
    Blood sample taken

    A trained phlebotomist takes a small blood sample from a vein in your arm with a sealed, single-use needle. It takes about 2 minutes.

  3. 3
    Tested in our lab

    Your barcoded sample is tested on automated machines with strict quality checks.

  4. 4
    Report on WhatsApp

    A pathologist checks the result and the report reaches you on WhatsApp and email.

Frequently asked questions

In the morning, ideally before 10 AM, when levels are highest.

No fasting is needed for this test. You can eat and drink normally.

Your report is usually ready in same day after the sample reaches our lab. We send it on WhatsApp and email, and you can also download it from the Reports page.

Please call our team to confirm whether home sample collection is available for your location and test.

This test needs a blood sample. No special preparation needed.

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