Testosterone Test
Testosterone Test
Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone, essential for muscle development, physical fitness, and sexual health. Low testosterone levels can cause symptoms like fatigue, reduced muscle mass, lethargy, and a decreased sex drive, impacting overall quality of life.
Testosterone levels naturally peak in early adulthood and gradually decline after age 30, with an average decrease of about 1% per year. Regular monitoring of testosterone can help you manage this change and maintain optimal health.
This saliva-based test provides a convenient, non-invasive alternative to blood tests, making it easier than ever to keep track of your testosterone levels comfortably and effectively.
Key Indicators Reported:Testosterone
₹1,450.00
Only customers holding Indian debit or credit cards may place their order through this portal. International customers are requested to write to us at [email protected] so that we may assist them in placing the order.
General FAQs
Home-to-lab testing allows individuals to collect samples comfortably at home. The main advantages of home sampling include convenience, privacy, and accessibility, as individuals can perform the tests at their own convenience.
Once the sample is collected, it is sent to our laboratory for analysis from anywhere in the world. You will be notified on your registered email once the results are ready, and can be downloaded from your registered account.
DBS testing is no more painful than a self-prick for a glucometer test. The kit contains one-time-use safety lancets which are used for pricking a finger and depositing a sample on a special filter paper card. The blood spot deposited on the filter paper card is allowed to dry, and hence the name dried blood spot.
Similarly, some tests may require saliva, urine or stool samples, which can also be collected on special filter paper cards. This makes the sample collection completely non-invasive.
Watching the instructional video and carefully reading the instruction manual before conducting the test should ensure a smooth experience. Should you encounter any difficulties, please do not hesitate to contact us for assistance.
Once we receive your sample, the average response time is 7-10 business days to receive the results.
Lipomic LifeSciences can provide evidence-based suggestions for lifestyle changes that you can make to positively impact your health. We can also connect you with leading medical experts who can guide and discuss potential next steps.
Test Specific FAQs
Testosterone levels follow a daily cycle, typically peaking in the morning. To capture an accurate measure, it’s recommended to collect three saliva samples within the first hour after waking:
- immediately upon waking,
- 30 minutes later, and
- 60 minutes after waking. These samples will be pooled, and the results would be reported as an average of the three samples.
Testosterone is a hormone primarily produced in the testes in men and in smaller amounts in the ovaries and adrenal glands in women. It plays a crucial role in the development of male reproductive tissues, the promotion of secondary sexual characteristics such as increased muscle and bone mass, and the growth of body hair. It also contributes to overall health and well-being, influencing mood, energy levels, and libido.
A testosterone test should be done in males for symptoms like fatigue, depression, trouble concentrating, loss of hair/muscle mass, swollen breasts, weak bones, erectile dysfunction, and low sperm count. It should be done in females for fertility problems, vaginal dryness, skipped or no menstrual periods, low sex drive, enlarged clitoris, weakened bones, acne and oily skin, skin darkening, excess facial/body hair, deep voice, and hair loss.
Signs of high testosterone in men are aggressive and irritable behaviour, acne and oily skin, worsening sleep apnoea, increase in muscle mass, lower sperm count, and shrunken testicles. In women, the signs are acne and oily skin, skin darkening, deep voice, enlarged clitoris, excess hair on face or body, baldness, and skipped or no periods.
Low levels of testosterone can delay onset of puberty, less hair on body, enlarged breasts, low sex drive or lack of interest in sex, trouble getting and holding an erection, low sperm count and other fertility problems, changes in the testicles, weak bones, irritability, trouble concentrating, loss of muscle mass, hair loss, depression, fatigue, and anaemia.
Lifestyle factors, including poor diet, lack of exercise, sleep disorders, and chronic stress, also play a role. Symptoms include decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, fatigue, depression, irritability, loss of muscle mass, increased body fat, decreased bone density, and cognitive difficulties.
Low testosterone levels, or hypogonadism, can result from primary issues within the testes, like genetic conditions, injuries, infections, chronic illnesses, and chemotherapy or secondary problems in the hypothalamus or pituitary gland such as tumors, genetic disorders, chronic diseases, and certain medications.
Diagnosis involves physical exams and blood tests, while treatment options include testosterone replacement therapy, lifestyle changes, and addressing underlying conditions.
To boost your testosterone levels, a healthy lifestyle is recommended. You could consider switching to a healthy diet, drinking less alcohol, exercising more frequently, or quitting smoking.
Sample Report
General FAQs
Home-to-lab testing allows individuals to collect samples comfortably at home. The main advantages of home sampling include convenience, privacy, and accessibility, as individuals can perform the tests at their own convenience.
Once the sample is collected, it is sent to our laboratory for analysis from anywhere in the world. You will be notified on your registered email once the results are ready, and can be downloaded from your registered account.
DBS testing is no more painful than a self-prick for a glucometer test. The kit contains one-time-use safety lancets which are used for pricking a finger and depositing a sample on a special filter paper card. The blood spot deposited on the filter paper card is allowed to dry, and hence the name dried blood spot.
Similarly, some tests may require saliva, urine or stool samples, which can also be collected on special filter paper cards. This makes the sample collection completely non-invasive.
Watching the instructional video and carefully reading the instruction manual before conducting the test should ensure a smooth experience. Should you encounter any difficulties, please do not hesitate to contact us for assistance.
Once we receive your sample, the average response time is 7-10 business days to receive the results.
Lipomic LifeSciences can provide evidence-based suggestions for lifestyle changes that you can make to positively impact your health. We can also connect you with leading medical experts who can guide and discuss potential next steps.
Test Specific FAQs
Testosterone levels follow a daily cycle, typically peaking in the morning. To capture an accurate measure, it’s recommended to collect three saliva samples within the first hour after waking:
- immediately upon waking,
- 30 minutes later, and
- 60 minutes after waking. These samples will be pooled, and the results would be reported as an average of the three samples.
Testosterone is a hormone primarily produced in the testes in men and in smaller amounts in the ovaries and adrenal glands in women. It plays a crucial role in the development of male reproductive tissues, the promotion of secondary sexual characteristics such as increased muscle and bone mass, and the growth of body hair. It also contributes to overall health and well-being, influencing mood, energy levels, and libido.
A testosterone test should be done in males for symptoms like fatigue, depression, trouble concentrating, loss of hair/muscle mass, swollen breasts, weak bones, erectile dysfunction, and low sperm count. It should be done in females for fertility problems, vaginal dryness, skipped or no menstrual periods, low sex drive, enlarged clitoris, weakened bones, acne and oily skin, skin darkening, excess facial/body hair, deep voice, and hair loss.
Signs of high testosterone in men are aggressive and irritable behaviour, acne and oily skin, worsening sleep apnoea, increase in muscle mass, lower sperm count, and shrunken testicles. In women, the signs are acne and oily skin, skin darkening, deep voice, enlarged clitoris, excess hair on face or body, baldness, and skipped or no periods.
Low levels of testosterone can delay onset of puberty, less hair on body, enlarged breasts, low sex drive or lack of interest in sex, trouble getting and holding an erection, low sperm count and other fertility problems, changes in the testicles, weak bones, irritability, trouble concentrating, loss of muscle mass, hair loss, depression, fatigue, and anaemia.
Lifestyle factors, including poor diet, lack of exercise, sleep disorders, and chronic stress, also play a role. Symptoms include decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, fatigue, depression, irritability, loss of muscle mass, increased body fat, decreased bone density, and cognitive difficulties.
Low testosterone levels, or hypogonadism, can result from primary issues within the testes, like genetic conditions, injuries, infections, chronic illnesses, and chemotherapy or secondary problems in the hypothalamus or pituitary gland such as tumors, genetic disorders, chronic diseases, and certain medications.
Diagnosis involves physical exams and blood tests, while treatment options include testosterone replacement therapy, lifestyle changes, and addressing underlying conditions.
To boost your testosterone levels, a healthy lifestyle is recommended. You could consider switching to a healthy diet, drinking less alcohol, exercising more frequently, or quitting smoking.
Sample Report