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What is the Testosterone Test?

The testosterone test is a simple blood test that detects free and bound testosterone in the blood. Testosterone is a sex hormone found in males and females. Testosterone promotes secondary sexual traits such as enlarged genitals, body hair growth, muscle growth, and voice deepening. and that is why females have a low testosterone level as compared to males.

High testosterone levels may indicate testicular or ovarian cancers, whereas low testosterone levels in boys may be due to testicular injury. This test can detect low sex drive, infertility, excessive hair growth, and irregular periods.

Other names: Serum Testosterone Test, Testosterone Serum Test , Testosterone Level Test, Total Testosterone Blood Test

Why is the Testosterone blood test done? 

Testosterone blood test is done for many reasons few of which are listed below:

• To determine the cause of male and female infertility 
• Erectile dysfunction in men
• Excessive body hair, masculine physical traits in females, 
• Abnormal uterine bleeding
• Absence of menstruation
• In youngsters with early or delayed puberty or genitals that are not male or female
• To monitor the current ongoing treatment and to determine whether there is a need to modify the therapeutic regimen. 

Preparation required for the testosterone blood test?

• No specific preparation such as fasting is needed for this test
• Inform your doctor about any medications including over-the-counter drugs and dietary supplements you are taking. Because certain substances can affect the result of the test. The doctor may ask you to avoid those substances at least for 8 hours before the test.
• Avoid alcohol and smoking before the test
• Eat and drink normally before the test and stay hydrated
• Avoid stress and stay calm.

Procedure for testosterone blood test

• All aseptic precautions will be taken before the procedure begins.  
• First, a tourniquet will be tied around your arm.
• Then a cotton swab soaked with 70% alcohol is used to disinfect the injection site before needle insertion.
• Then a small needle will be inserted in the vein of your arm and the required amount of blood is withdrawn from it and collected in a test tube.
• Then the needle is removed and an adhesive sticker is placed on the puncture site to prevent infections.
• The sample is sent to the laboratory for further processing and testing.

Aftercare

Leave your dressing strip on for at least 15 mins.

Testosterone normal range

Testosterone normal values are listed below : 

• 270 to 1,070 ng/dL for men (depending on age)
• 15 to 70 ng/dL for women

Higher or lower than normal levels of this hormone may indicate a condition that affects your testosterone production. If your levels are higher than normal, then you might have testosterone-related disease. 

The Cost of a Testosterone Blood Test in Delhi

The cost of the Total Testosterone Test in Delhi varies based on the reputation and the location of the diagnostic center. The average testosterone blood test price in Delhi is around  INR 300 to INR 1500. You can book your testosterone blood test at home with Ganesh Diagnostic Test Center and get a discount of up to 50% off. 

Required documents for Testosterone, Total (Blood) Test

• A doctor's prescription. 
• A valid government ID.

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