Testosterone test is conducted to check the levels of male hormone in the blood. Testosterone is made in small amounts in both males and females.
If you are considering taking anti-aging medicines such as Human Growth Hormone or steroids, knowing your Testosterone levels can help you and your doctor understand if you should be taking these potentially dangerous drugs or not.
Testosterone is a male hormone (androgen) that affects sexual features and development. It is produced in large amounts by the testicles. Before puberty, the testosterone level in boys is low. An increase in testosterone during puberty causes sex organs to mature, sperm to be produced, sexual features to develop, including facial and body hair, enlarged muscles, and a deep voice. The level of testosterone continues to rise during adulthood until it peaks around age 40, then it gradually decreases. Conducting a testosterone test can help in measuring Free and Direct Testosterone and provide a better understanding of how much testosterone is indeed available in your bloodstream.
The concentration of free testosterone in the bloodstream is very low, typically <2% of the total testosterone concentration. In most men and women, more than half of total circulating testosterone is bound to sex hormone-binding globulin, SHBG, and most of the rest is bound to the protein albumin. Routinely available Testosterone tests used to measure total testosterone are not sensitive enough to accurately measure the free testosterone concentration.
In this LabSafe Testosterone test, free testosterone is estimated by a direct, radioimmunoassay (RIA) method.
You may order a Testosterone Test online, or for more information call LabSafe toll free at 1-888-333-LABS to speak with one of our medical counselors.
