Free and Bioavailable Testosterone Test

A 5-marker testosterone panel calculating free and bioavailable testosterone from total testosterone, SHBG and albumin, suitable for men and women investigating hormone symptoms.

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
At-home finger-prick or Tasso EasyDraw or venous draw (clinic, nurse visit or own kit)
Results in
1–2 days
Biomarkers
5
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Sex-hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)
  • Free androgen index
  • Albumin
  • Free Testosterone Calculated
  • Total Testosterone

Test specifications

Provider
Selph
Sample type
blood
Collection method
at-home finger-prick or Tasso EasyDraw or venous draw (clinic, nurse visit or own kit)
Turnaround time
1–2 days
Biomarkers tested
5
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

5 biomarkers as listed by Selph.

Female Hormone

  • Sex-hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)

Hormones

  • Free androgen index

Proteins

  • Albumin

Testosterone

  • Free Testosterone Calculated
  • Total Testosterone

About this test

The Free and Bioavailable Testosterone Test measures total testosterone, SHBG and albumin, then uses these to calculate free testosterone. For women, the same markers are used to calculate the free androgen index (FAI) instead. Because testosterone is partly bound to proteins in the blood and partly free, calculating the free fraction gives a fuller picture than a total testosterone result alone.

Against the seven tests in its comparison group, its 5 markers are above the median of 4, and its £58 price is close to the £59 median. It matches Numan's Testosterone Blood Test almost exactly on price and marker count, while Medichecks' Free and Total Testosterone Blood Test covers 4 markers for £39, and Bluecrest Wellness' Male Testosterone Profile costs £119 for 4.

It scores highly on Clinical Depth, Collection Convenience and Trust Signals, the second reflecting the choice of finger-prick, Tasso EasyDraw, clinic or nurse draw with results in 1 to 2 days. value for money is more middling since it sits close to rather than below the group median.

Who is it for?

This suits you whether you are male or female, since it calculates free testosterone or the free androgen index from the same panel. If you want the lowest-cost option and are comfortable with fewer markers, Medichecks' Free and Total Testosterone Blood Test covers 4 markers for £39, £19 less.

How it works

You can collect a sample at home with a finger-prick kit included in the price, or pay more for the Tasso EasyDraw device, a clinic visit or a nurse draw at home or work; a self-arranged venous draw is also included. A Selph doctor reviews your results and provides a written report, typically within 1 to 2 days.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Calculates free testosterone for men or free androgen index for women from the same panel.
  • 5 markers is above the 4-marker median for tests in its comparison group.
  • Four collection options, including a nurse visit at home or work.

Cons

  • Medichecks offers a 4-marker version for £39, £19 less.
  • Priced close to rather than below the £59 group median.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Covers free testosterone for men and FAI for women
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

This 5-marker testosterone panel costs £58, close to the £59 median for the seven tests in its comparison group, and its marker count is above the median of 4. It matches Numan's Testosterone Blood Test on both price and marker count, while Medichecks' Free and Total Testosterone test covers fewer markers for £39. It calculates the free androgen index for women as well as free testosterone for men, using the same panel.

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 9.8/10

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

  • Collection convenience 9.0/10

    A finger-prick sample you take at home; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 2 days, in line with or faster than similar tests.

  • Results and follow-up 7.0/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.

  • Trust signals 10.0/10

    Trustpilot 4.9 from 71,592 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs (Inuvi, TDL)); CQC registered; doctor review as standard.

  • Value for money 6.6/10

    £58.00 against a comparison-group median of £59.00 (-2%).

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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