Testosterone Blood Test LIS Code: TESTO
Private testosterone blood test from £50, no GP referral. Book a morning slot at Slough, Victoria or Neasden, use a home visit or order an at-home kit.
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About this test
This test measures the total amount of testosterone in your blood. Men use it to check for low testosterone when they have symptoms such as tiredness, low sex drive or erection problems, and women use it when raised testosterone is suspected, for example with irregular periods, acne or excess hair growth.
Book a morning appointment
Testosterone is highest early in the day and falls through the afternoon, so a sample taken later can read lower than it really is. Guidance is to test between 7am and 11am, which is why we suggest booking a slot between 9am and 11am at any of our clinics. If you're unwell or have had a very poor night's sleep, it's worth moving the appointment, as both can lower the result for a day or two.
What the result tells you
- Total testosterone is the main figure. A single low result is usually repeated on another morning before anything is decided.
- Most testosterone is carried by a protein called SHBG. If your SHBG is unusually high or low, the total figure can be misleading, so a SHBG test and a free testosterone (calculated) result give a clearer picture.
- To see why testosterone is low, doctors also look at LH and FSH, the pituitary hormones that control it. Our Testosterone Profile includes all of these in one blood draw.
How it works at VitaLync
- Choose a clinic visit at Slough, Victoria or Neasden, a nurse visit at home or work, or an at-home kit.
- No fasting is needed unless you're booking other tests that require it.
- The laboratory reports most testosterone results within hours of receiving the sample, and you'll find yours in your secure online account.
- Want to talk it through? Book a GP consultation, or visit our men's health clinic if your levels are low.
Common questions
Can women have this test? Yes. Women have much lower levels than men, and the laboratory uses separate reference ranges.
Is the at-home kit as good as a clinic sample? It's a reliable option for checking your level, but a clinic or nurse blood draw is best if you need several hormones measured together or a result for a doctor.
