Male Hormone Test
Our Male Hormone Test measures key hormones to help identify imbalances that can impact your health including your muscle strength, energy levels, and sex drive.
What does it measure?
Testosterone,
Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) and
Free Androgen Index (FAI)
Collection Methods
Finger Prick
FSA & HSA cards accepted.
Did you know that testosterone levels influence muscle mass and strength?
About this test
About this test
Symptoms
There are a number of symptoms that can be associated with a hormonal imbalance, such as fatigue, decreased lean body mass, and decreased libido. However, some symptoms in particular can be a sign that testing testosterone levels may be the right next step for you. These include: Erectile dysfunction Loss of body hair Hot flashes Gynecomastia (Overdevelopment or enlargement of breast tissue) Please talk to your healthcare provider about any concerns or symptoms.
Who should be tested
Male hormones carry out a variety of functions including sperm production, your sex drive, supporting muscle strength and mass as well as healthy bone density. This test also measures your prolactin and estradiol levels, which can provide key insights into male fertility. The amount of testosterone you have in your body naturally decreases with age, and in most cases, this isn’t associated with any problems. However, sometimes a testosterone deficiency can develop, along with symptoms of low testosterone such as a reduced sex drive, decrease in muscle size and strength, or problems having an erection. There are a number of factors that can lead to low testosterone levels, including certain health conditions, medicines, or injuries. Hormonal imbalances can stop you from feeling your best and achieving your potential, so it is important to take steps to address any underlying issues. If you think you could benefit from learning more about your hormones or if you are experiencing certain symptoms, then LetsGetChecked's Male Hormone Testing range may provide you with the insights you need. You can then take action and work with your healthcare provider to get back on track to feeling your best. Please note that this testing option is not an alternative to a consultation with a healthcare provider. Please talk to your healthcare provider about any concerns or symptoms.
When to test
You should collect your samples Monday-Friday, in the morning while fasting, and ensure your return is scheduled for the same day. Fasting means that you don’t eat or drink anything besides water overnight for 8 hours before collecting your sample. Always follow the advice of your healthcare provider with regards to fasting, particularly if you have any medical conditions. *The accuracy of your test results may be affected if you have used anabolic steroids or other steroid or hormone-containing medication within the last 3-6 months, or if you have used steroid creams within the last week. Biotin (B7) supplements may also impact your test results. Please wait at least 8 hours after your last dose before collecting your sample.Note that this test is not suitable for anyone under the age of 18.
*Always follow the advice of your healthcare provider with regard to fasting, particularly if you have any medical conditions.
What's measured
Testosterone
Testosterone is a hormone that plays a key role in the development of secondary sex characteristics, fertility, muscle strength, and bone health.
Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)
SHBG is a type of protein produced by your liver, which is responsible for transporting testosterone and some other hormones through the bloodstream. SHBG levels that are too high or too low can be a sign that there is to much or or little amounts of certain hormones for your body to use.
Free Androgen Index (FAI)
The FAI is not a measure of a particular hormone, but a comparison of the total amount of testosterone in your blood compared to your levels of SHBG. FAI can help indicate how much free testosterone is available for your body to use.
How it works
Collect your sample
Activate your test and collect your sample in the morning. Return your sample on the same day, using the prepaid shipping label provided.
Review online results
Once your sample arrives in the laboratory, confidential results will be available from your secure online account within ~2-5 days.
Get medical support
Our dedicated clinical team are here to support you and may call you to explain your results and provide guidance on your next steps.
A team you can trust
Meet your dedicated, at-home clinical team. Our team of 30+ experts is here to help guide you on your health journey.
Dr. Robert Mordkin
Chief Medical Officer
Kristin O'Connor
Nurse Manager
Jennifer Reichert
Clinical Pharmacist
Rick Aguayo
Nurse Practitioner
Tiffany Liles
Nurse Practitioner
Still have questions?
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Activating the kit connects you to the unique alphanumeric barcode within your LetsGetChecked sample collection kit. The laboratory cannot process your sample if the kit is not activated and linked to you. You should only activate your kit when you are ready to take your sample.
Yes. LetsGetChecked has a team of board-certified physicians who will review your order and results and have created detailed result breakdowns for your testing journey.
Our nursing team is on standby throughout the testing process and, if your test results are abnormal, you will receive a call to discuss your results and next steps.
Please ensure that the sample is collected in the morning, on a Monday-Friday, and returned immediately using the carrier method provided within the sample collection kit. Each of our health tests includes a prepaid shipping envelope to return your samples to the laboratory.
Please do not collect or return samples on a Saturday or Sunday.
Keeping your personal data secure is important to us. We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure security and confidentiality of your information, and only share your information where required to deliver our products and services or where we have a legal basis to do so. All samples are disposed of following analysis.
Your samples are processed in the same labs used by primary care providers, hospitals and government programs.
LetsGetChecked laboratories are CLIA approved and CAP-accredited, which are the highest levels of accreditation.
Sample collection kits are manufactured within our ISO 13485 certified facility, the highest level of accreditation for medical devices.
We don't accept insurance at this time. We work to keep our tests as affordable as possible and our test costs are generally lower than the costs incurred from a trip to a healthcare provider.
We accept many Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) cards. They can be used in the same way that a debit or credit card would be used at checkout.
Compare our tests
Tested for | Male Hormone TestMHT | Male Hormone AdvancedMHA | Male Hormone CompleteMHC |
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Testosterone | |||
Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) | |||
Free Androgen Index (FAI) | |||
Estradiol | |||
Prolactin | |||
Cortisol | |||