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Testosterone

Also known as: Total testosterone

Testosterone is a sex hormone present in both men and women, produced mainly by the testes, ovaries and adrenal glands. At The Vesey Private Hospital in Sutton Coldfield, Testosterone is available within 11 private blood test panels, with clinician-reviewed results. This page is educational and does not replace personalised medical advice.

What Testosterone measures

Testosterone is a sex hormone present in both men and women, produced mainly by the testes, ovaries and adrenal glands. The total testosterone test measures the overall amount circulating in the blood.

Why it is tested

Testosterone is measured when assessing symptoms related to hormone balance, energy, libido or reproductive health. It is frequently interpreted alongside SHBG and the free androgen index.

Tests that include Testosterone at The Vesey

Guide prices are read from the current Vesey catalogue and confirmed at booking.

Testosterone Monitoring

Guide price from £148

Hormone Profile

Guide price from £156

Fertility Panel

Guide price from £210

Fertility Panel + STI Screen

Guide price from £220

5 further Vesey panels include Testosterone. See all blood test panels →

Frequently asked questions

Do women have testosterone too?

Yes. Testosterone is present in everyone, though typically at lower levels in women, and is measured in both sexes when investigating hormone-related symptoms.

Does the time of day matter?

Testosterone naturally varies through the day and is often highest in the morning, so samples are commonly taken earlier in the day. Your clinician will advise on timing.

Reviewed by Dr Greg Spencer · General Practitioner · Last reviewed 2026-07-07

This page is for general education and information only. It is not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a recommendation for any specific test or treatment, and it does not include reference ranges, which are laboratory-dependent and interpreted by a clinician. Guide prices are indicative and confirmed at the time of booking. Always discuss your health and any test results with a qualified clinician. In an emergency call 999; for urgent non-emergency advice call NHS 111.

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