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This test measures the amount of testosterone in the blood.
It is primarily a male sex hormone that plays a key role in the development of reproductive tissues like the testes and prostate. A small amount of testosterone is also present in females also.
It is made by the:
The units of measurement are ng/dl (nanogram per deciliter)
In males:
7-10 years: 1.80 – 5.68 ng/dl
13- 17 years: 208.08 – 496.58 ng/dl
19 years and older: 265 – 923 ng/dl
In females:
7-10 years: 2.69 – 10.29 ng/dl
13- 17 years: 16.72 – 31.55 ng/dl
19 years and older: 15 – 70 ng/dl
It helps in ruling out:
There are three types of blood tests to measure different types of testosterones:
The testosterone in the blood gets itself attached to two types of proteins: albumin and sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG).
Some of the testosterone is unattached and is called free testosterone. It is the active form of testosterone.
Free testosterone and albumin-binding testosterone together are called bioavailable testosterone.
Total testosterone measures both the free testosterone and the attached testosterone.
If you’re having symptoms of high or low testosterone, you should get this test done.
The symptoms of low testosterone in males are as follows:
Females are usually checked for high testosterone levels.
The symptoms of high testosterone in females are as follows:
A testosterone level test cannot help in the diagnosis of the disease but could be a sign of many health problems.
The high levels of testosterone in males may indicate:
A high level of testosterone in females may indicate:
Low testosterone levels in males could be a sign of many health disorders like thyroid disorders, genetic disorders, benign tumours, and many more.
Low testosterone levels in males may be a sign of the following:
A low testosterone level in females may indicate a disorder of:
For more information, you can visit Healthline and Testing.com.
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