Male Testosterone Profile

Measures total and free testosterone alongside SHBG and albumin, used to assess whether low or imbalanced testosterone could explain symptoms such as low libido or fatigue in men.

  • Subscription available
  • Male
Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at local venue
Results in
3–8 days
Biomarkers
4
Doctor reviewed
No
Tests for
  • Sex-hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)
  • Free Testosterone
  • Albumin
  • Total Testosterone

Test specifications

Sample type
blood
Collection method
venous draw at local venue
Turnaround time
3–8 days
Biomarkers tested
4
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
No
Gender focus
Male

What's tested

4 biomarkers as listed by Bluecrest Wellness.

Female Hormone

  • Sex-hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)

Male Hormone

  • Free Testosterone

Proteins

  • Albumin

Testosterone

  • Total Testosterone

About this test

The Male Testosterone Profile measures four markers: total testosterone and free testosterone, the hormones central to male sexual development and function, plus SHBG and albumin, two proteins that bind and transport testosterone around the body. Measuring all four together is used to give a clearer picture of how much testosterone is actually available for use, which can help identify hormone imbalances linked to symptoms such as low libido, erectile difficulties, low energy, mood changes or reduced muscle mass. Bluecrest specifies the sample should be taken before 11am because testosterone naturally fluctuates through the day.

At four biomarkers, this matches the median marker count across the seven testosterone tests we track. Price is where it falls down: at £119, it is more than double the £59 comparison-group median, and the most expensive of all seven tests, above Blue Horizon Medicals at £73.25 and Thriva at £62.10, the latter of which tests five markers rather than four.

Clarity scores well, with a detailed description, the full marker list, sample type and turnaround stated. Results and follow-up score lower because, like most of Bluecrest's individual tests, there is no doctor review included as standard.

Who is it for?

This suits you if you want to test testosterone alongside its binding proteins in one appointment and would rather attend an in-person Bluecrest venue than use a home kit. On price alone, it is a weak choice: Medichecks tests the same four markers for £39, and Selph and Thriva test five markers, one more than Bluecrest, for £58 and £62.10 respectively. If you have symptoms of low testosterone, discuss them with your GP as well as any private test result.

How it works

This is a blood test collected by venous draw at a local Bluecrest venue, and Bluecrest specifies the sample should be taken before 11am to account for natural daily fluctuations in testosterone. Once processed, results are typically returned in around 3 to 8 days. There is no doctor review included as standard.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Measures total and free testosterone alongside both binding proteins, SHBG and albumin, in one test.
  • Bluecrest specifies a before-11am sample time to account for daily testosterone fluctuations.
  • Listing publishes a detailed description, full marker list, sample type and turnaround.

Cons

  • At £119, it is the most expensive of seven testosterone tests we track, more than double the £59 median.
  • Medichecks tests the same four markers for £39, less than a third of the price.
  • Selph and Thriva test five markers, one more than Bluecrest, for less money.
  • No doctor review is included as standard.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Most expensive testosterone test among seven we compare
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

This £119 test measures total and free testosterone plus SHBG and albumin, and must be taken before 11am to account for daily hormone fluctuations. At more than double the £59 comparison-group median, it is the priciest of seven testosterone tests we track, and several peers include an extra marker for less money, for example Selph and Thriva test five markers each for £58 and £62.10.

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 9.0/10

    The listing publishes a detailed description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 7.1/10

    4 biomarkers against a median of 4 across the 7 tests in its comparison group.

  • Collection convenience 3.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; results in around 8 days, slower than similar tests.

  • Results and follow-up 3.0/10

    Results are not doctor-reviewed and no consultation is included; the provider does not describe the report format.

  • Trust signals 9.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.7 from 6,787 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 own lab); CQC registered; trading 14+ years.

  • Value for money 2.0/10

    £119.00 against a comparison-group median of £59.00 (+102%).

Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.

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