How much does a testosterone test cost?
The cost of a testosterone test depends on a number of factors—like whether you’re getting tested at a clinic or at home.
If you get a lab test at a clinic, prices can range from about $80 to several hundred dollars.
The Everlywell at-home lab Testosterone Test is $69—including shipping. There are no hidden fees: we’re committed to transparent pricing for all tests we offer. Plus, we can provide itemized receipts for the test you order—which you can submit to your HSA/FSA benefits coordinator for reimbursement.
What’s the difference between a total testosterone test and a free testosterone test?
Some of the testosterone in the body circulates freely, but much of it is bound to other proteins in the bloodstream like sex hormone-binding globulin (or SHBG). Testosterone that circulates freely (unbound) is known as free testosterone. (In general, higher SHBG levels correspond to lower levels of free testosterone.)
Total testosterone, on the other hand, represents the total amount of testosterone in the blood – both free and bound. So your total testosterone levels should be higher than your free testosterone levels.
While a free testosterone panel measures your unbound testosterone level, the Everlywell Testosterone Test - Male measures your total testosterone level, which includes all forms of testosterone in the body.
Learn more:
Testing Your Testosterone Levels? Know The Difference Between Free T And Total T
Why is testosterone considered a male sex hormone?
Testosterone is widely regarded as a “male sex hormone.” This is because testosterone drives the development of many sexual characteristics in people assigned male at birth, such as testes and sperm – as well as secondary characteristics like male hair patterns on the body.
However, testosterone is also a very important hormone for those assigned female at birth. For example, testosterone production contributes to the maintenance and growth of bones, increases in muscle mass, decreases in body fat, and more.
Learn more about testosterone levels in men:
Low Testosterone Levels in Men: Causes and Symptoms
Learn more about testosterone levels in women:
Unhealthy Testosterone Levels In Women: Causes and Symptoms
Can this test help me see if my testosterone supplements (like gels or implants) are working?
This test can help you monitor your testosterone levels, so it’s an easy, reliable way to track the effectiveness of different kinds of testosterone therapy you may be undergoing, such as testosterone replacement therapy.
How do you test for low testosterone?
Screening for low testosterone (or “low T”) can be done with the Everlywell at-home test. This low testosterone test measures total testosterone—instead of free testosterone—and only requires a simple finger prick blood collection (the test can also detect high levels of testosterone). After collecting your sample, you send it to a lab for analysis. You’ll get your secure, online test result just a few days later.