YOUR REPORT IS IN AN EASY TO UNDERSTAND FORMAT WITH A DETAILED BREAKDOWN OF RESULTS, WHAT THEY MEAN & THE NEXT STEPS.

Male Hormones

Available at selected stores.*

R614.20

WHAT?

At-home blood sample collection device for monitoring male hormones. Results are provided within 24 hours of the sample reaching the laboratory.

WHY?

Find out if you have a hormone imbalance that could be affecting your mood, energy levels, libido and/or sports performance. Testosterone and sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) are often tested together. Also known as the male sex hormone, testosterone is active in its free form. When it is bound to other proteins, such as SHBG, it is not active. SHBG testing is used to check how testosterone is working in the bodies of men who have symptoms that may be caused by too little testosterone. Lifestyle choices and medical conditions can influence the levels of these hormones.

WHO & WHEN?

Doctors may recommend a testosterone test if you have symptoms of abnormally high or low testosterone levels.

Symptoms of low testosterone may include:

  • Low sex drive
  • Erectile disfunction or difficulty getting (or maintaining) an erection
  • Infertility (difficulty conceiving)
  • Man boobs (gynecomastia)
  • Lack of facial and/or body hair
  • Thinning bones or unexplained anaemia
  • Loss of muscle mass (muscle atrophy)

High testosterone levels can be the result of:

  • Steroid use
  • A testicular tumour
  • An adrenal gland disorder, such as congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)

Doctors may recommend testosterone and SHBG tests for men with:

  • Low sex drive
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Chronic liver or kidney disease
  • A disorder of the pituitary or thyroid gland
  • Benign (noncancerous) tumours
  • Injury to one or both testicles
  • Alcohol use disorders
  • Genetic disorders such as Klinefelter syndrome
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Abnormal or excessive fat accumulation (being overweight/obese)
  • (Anabolic) steroid use disorder
  • Cushing syndrome

HOW?

This sample kit contains a finger-prick blood collection device, along with clear instructions. Samples collected at home are couriered to and tested at the BioSmart accredited pathology laboratory.

Blood is tested for:

  • Total Testosterone
  • Free Testosterone
  • Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)

Your male hormones health report will come in an easy-to-understand format with a detailed breakdown of results, what they mean and your next steps.

FINGER-PRICK KIT

For the Collection of Serum (Portion of Blood) for Testing

LEARN MORE

Note: If you do not feel confident taking your own blood sample, we can help:

Call us on 021 180 4707

WhatsApp us on 082 637 7631

Email us at info@biosmart.com

Or chat via the website

Alternatively, you can have your blood sample taken at selectedstores.*

Step 1:

Use this coupon code at checkout to purchase your test online and save on shipping costs: clicks23

Step 2:

Book a consultation at Clicks Cape Gate to have your sample collected.

Step 3:

Bring your receipt to Clicks Cape Gate on the day of the sample collection.

Step 4:

Pay Clicks Cape Gate directly for collecting a blood sample: R80.