Testosterone Test

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Testosterone Test

Testosterone test is also known as serum testosterone test. It is used to measure the amount of testosterone level in the blood. It is a sex hormone and androgen produced in men and women. It is responsible for sexual desire and plays an essential role in puberty and fertility. In women, testosterone is produced in ovaries while in men it is produced in testes. The higher level of testosterone is found in males than females. High level of testosterone in males has a significant influence on the growth of traits.

List of Traits are:

  1. Higher bone mass
  2. Body hair
  3. Increased muscle bulk
  4. Physical strength.

Testosterone In Males

Early and delayed puberty is a common reason to order this test. Low level of testosterone in the male is known as hypogonadism.

Symptoms Of Hypogonadism are:

  1. Low sex drive
  2. Decreased muscle mass
  3. Decreased body hair
  4. Erectile dysfunction
  5. The growth of breast tissue
  6. Delayed puberty
  7. Hypothalamic disease
  8. Testicular damage
  9. Pituitary disease
  10. Non Cancerous pituitary tumor.

Genetic diseases can also affect the testosterone level. It is normal to have too much testosterone, but a high level of testosterone can cause many problems. Too much of testosterone can cause:

  1. Early puberty
  2. Anabolic steroids
  3. Testicular tumor
  4. Adrenal tumor
  5. Hyperthyroidism.

Testosterone In Females

High level of testosterone can lead to:

  1. A deepen voice
  2. Infertility
  3. Irregular and absent menstrual periods.
  4. Development of body and facial hair.

Reasons For Having Too Much Testosterone In Females

  1. Adrenal tumor
  2. Polycystic ovarian syndrome
  3. Ovarian cancer.

AreYouHealthy offers testosterone test. The market price of this test is Rs 400, but we are offering this test at low rate. To book this test call us on +917289-87-6363. For online booking fill up the onpage form and submit it. Our assistance will call you on your registered phone number to confirm the date and time for an appointment. The test result will be updated to your registered email within 2-3 business days.

Testosterone Test Description

  • UNITS: pg/ml
  • TECHNOLOGY: C.L.I.A
  • FASTING TYPE: NON FASTING
  • SAMPLE TYPE: SERUM
  • VOLUME: 1ml
  • NORMAL RANGE: 211 – 911