testosterone test
Male hormone check
A testosterone test is a blood test measuring levels of the hormone testosterone, used to diagnose conditions like low testosterone in men, hormonal imbalances, or certain tumors.
Doctors may order one when patients report fatigue, low libido, or fertility problems: His testosterone test came back low, so the doctor recommended follow-up testing.
- hormoneBody's chemical messenger
- blood drawExtracting blood for testing
- blood sampleExtracted bodily fluid for analysis
- labResearch facility, shortened
- lab resultsData from diagnostic analysis
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