Free Testosteron

General information:

Testosterone levels that are related to proteins (albumin and sex hormone binding globulin - SHBG) are measured plus testosterone levels that are not protein bound (free testosterone).
Testosterone is responsible for the development of secondary sexual signs during puberty and sexual function in men - it affects:

• the activity of the brain and the cardiovascular system;
• the development of bones and muscles;
• hair of the body;
• voice grinding;
• the distribution of fat tissue;
• development of sexual organs;
• helps to supply the body with energy;

Testosterone formation is stimulated and controlled by luteinizing hormone (LH), which is produced by the pituitary gland (pituitary), on the principle of negative feedback - when testosterone levels are high, the production of luteinizing hormone decreases.

SAMPLE REQUIRED:

Venous blood in the morning in fasting

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Free testosteron