Testosterone Panel Total & Free Test
Short Name: Testosterone Panel
Also known as: Total and Free Testosterone Test, Testosterone Blood Test, Testosterone Panel
Testosterone Panel Total & Free Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹2,831. Uses Radioimmunoassay, Chemiluminescent Immunoassay on Serum samples. Results in Same day report if sample received by 9 am. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr SHAILAJA RAGHUNATH MURDESHWAR
Consultant Physician · Reg: 8052
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
The purpose of the Testosterone Panel Total & Free Test is to measure testosterone levels to diagnose conditions related to hormonal imbalances, such as hypogonadism, infertility, and other endocrine disorders. It helps in assessing symptoms like low libido, fatigue, and muscle loss, and guides treatment decisions.
- Test Code
- 1431
- Price
- ₹2,831
- Sample Type
- Serum
- Result Time
- Same day report if sample received by 9 am
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- Radioimmunoassay, Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Sample Collection
No special preparation required. Ensure to specify age and sex on the test request form.
Method: Venipuncture
Laboratory Analysis
A blood sample will be drawn from a vein in your arm using standard venipuncture techniques.
Report Delivery
Apply pressure to the site to prevent bruising. Resume normal activities immediately.
Timeline: Same day report if sample received by 9 am
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
The purpose of the Testosterone Panel Total & Free Test is to measure testosterone levels to diagnose conditions related to hormonal imbalances, such as hypogonadism, infertility, and other endocrine disorders. It helps in assessing symptoms like low libido, fatigue, and muscle loss, and guides treatment decisions.
How to Prepare
- Ship refrigerated or frozen
- Specify age and sex on test request form
- Use 3 mL serum from SST tube
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr SHAILAJA RAGHUNATH MURDESHWAR — MBBS, MD (General Medicine) · Reg. No. 8052
"This test is crucial for diagnosing testosterone deficiency and guiding treatment decisions for hormonal imbalances."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Hemolyzed samples
- Insufficient volume
- Incorrect sample type
- Improper labeling
Understanding Your Results
Recommended action: Consult an endocrinologist for further evaluation
Level: Low Total Testosterone
Recommended action: Seek medical advice for diagnosis
Level: High Total Testosterone
Recommended action: Repeat test or consider additional hormone tests
Level: Low Free Testosterone
Recommended action: Immediate medical consultation
Level: High Free Testosterone
If you experience symptoms of low testosterone such as persistent fatigue, low sex drive, or muscle loss, or if your test results are outside normal ranges, consult an endocrinologist or healthcare provider.
Limitations
- ⚠Results should be interpreted in clinical context; not diagnostic alone
- ⚠May require additional tests to determine underlying cause
- ⚠Reference ranges can vary by lab and method
Risks & Considerations
- ●Minor bruising or soreness at the puncture site
- ●Rare risk of infection or fainting
Interfering Factors
- ●Medications such as steroids or hormones
- ●Time of day (testosterone levels are highest in the morning)
- ●Obesity
- ●Chronic illness
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