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
Key words:
Free testosteron