Testosterone profile blood test

Get a detailed look at your testosterone levels with this blood test. Includes total testosterone, free (or unbound) testosterone, SHBG, and Free Androgen Index.

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
  • Subscription available
Sample
Blood
Collection
At-home finger-prick or nurse-taken venous sample (£60 extra)
Results in
2 days
Biomarkers
5
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Testosterone (free or unbound)
  • Free androgen index
  • Testosterone
  • Albumin
  • SHBG

Test specifications

Provider
Thriva
Sample type
blood
Collection method
at-home finger-prick or nurse-taken venous sample (£60 extra)
Turnaround time
2 days
Biomarkers tested
5
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

5 biomarkers as listed by Thriva.

Advanced Testosterone (total and free)

  • Testosterone (free or unbound)

Hormones

  • Free androgen index
  • Testosterone

Proteins

  • Albumin
  • SHBG

About this test

What can a testosterone profile blood test tell you?

Free testosterone, also called unbound testosterone, refers to the amount of testosterone available for your body to use - so is a more useful indicator than total testosterone alone.

Your testosterone levels can affect your energy, mood, muscle and bone strength, sex drive, cognitive function, and fertility. If you're having issues in any of these areas, this test will indicate whether your testosterone profile could be a contributing factor.

Upgrade your test

For a more in-depth look at your health - including a full testosterone profile - check out our men's health blood test or women's hormones blood test.

What's covered in this blood test?

  • Testosterone profile (free or unbound): Testosterone is essential for your sex drive, bone and muscle health, mood, and cognitive function. Your levels gradually drop as you age. If your levels are out of range you might feel tired, have a low sex drive, and have low mood. Measuring free (or unbound) testosterone gives you a more detailed picture of the testosterone available for your body to actually use.

Description provided by Thriva.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

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 9.8/10

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

  • Collection convenience 10.0/10

    Can be done at home; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results within 2 days.

  • Results and follow-up 8.5/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor.

  • Trust signals 10.0/10

    Trustpilot 4.6 from 3,195 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 / ISO 17025 partner labs); CQC registered; doctor review as standard; trading 11+ years.

  • Value for money 6.1/10

    £62.10 against a comparison-group median of £59.00 (+5%).

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