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Total Testosterone

Also known as: Serum 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

Morning sample (before 10 AM) preferred.

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

Testosterone is the main male hormone, also present in small amounts in women. It affects energy, muscle, sex drive and fertility.

Why is this test done?

  • Low energy or low sex drive in men
  • Infertility
  • Excess hair growth or acne in women (PCOS)

Symptoms — when should you get tested?

  • Low energy and low libido
  • Erectile problems
  • Loss of muscle
  • In women: excess facial hair, irregular periods

Normal range

Men 264 – 916 ng/dL
Women 15 – 70 ng/dL

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

If your result is high

High testosterone in women often points to PCOS.

Common reasons
  • PCOS (women)
  • Steroid supplements
  • Adrenal problems

If your result is low

Low testosterone in men can cause tiredness, low libido and muscle loss.

Common reasons
  • Ageing
  • Obesity and diabetes
  • Testicular or pituitary problems

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.

Save more with a health package

This test is also included in these checkups along with many other tests.

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Frequently asked questions

Early morning (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. Morning sample (before 10 AM) preferred.

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