Testosterone Testing
This testosterone testing measures your levels of the primary male sex hormone, which can influence your muscle strength, energy levels, and sex drive.
We test for:
Testosterone
Collection Methods
Finger Prick
What to know
What to know
Symptoms
There are a large 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
Testosterone carries out a variety of functions including sperm production, your sex drive, supporting muscle strength and mass as well as healthy bone density. 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 collect your sample
You should collect your sample on a Monday-Friday, in the morning before you have breakfast or consume any food or drink (water is permitted)*. Collect and return your sample on the same day. The accuracy of your 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 results. Wait at least 8 hours after your last dose before collecting your sample. Please note that this testing is not suitable for anyone under the age of 18.
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.
How it works
Collect your sample
Activate your collection kit and collect your sample in the morning. Return your sample on the same day, using the prepaid shipping label provided.
Review accurate results
Once your sample arrives in the laboratory, confidential results will be available from your secure online account within 2 to 5 days.
Get medical support
Our dedicated clinical team may call you to explain your results and provide guidance on your next steps.
Still have questions?
Here are some questions we usually get about LetsGetChecked. If you would like yours answered, please contact us ›
Activating the kit connects you to the unique alphanumeric barcode within your LetsGetChecked sample collection kit box. 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 doctors, nurses, and healthcare clinicians who will review your order and results and have created detailed result breakdowns for your testing journey.
Our clinical team is on standby throughout the testing process and, if your test results are abnormal, you may receive a call to discuss your results and the next steps.
Please ensure that the sample is collected in the morning, while fasting, on a Monday - Thursday and returned immediately using the carrier method provided within the sample collection kit. Each of our kits includes a prepaid delivery envelope to return your samples to the laboratory.
Please do not collect or return samples on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.
A capillary (finger prick) blood sample is required. This sample is collected from the comfort of your home using the sample collection kit and easy-to-follow instructions provided.
Your samples are analysed with CE-marked tests in the same labs used by primary care providers, hospitals, and government programs.
LetsGetChecked laboratories are CPA-approved and ISO certified, which are the highest levels of accreditation.
Our home sample collection kits are manufactured within our ISO 13485 certified facility, the highest level of accreditation for medical devices.
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.
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.