At-home health test
Male Hormone Test
Testosterone and the hormones around it affect energy, mood, muscle mass, body composition and libido. This kit measures eight of them, including total and free testosterone, from a sample you collect at home. Testosterone peaks in the morning, so collect your sample before 10am. Your results are delivered to you directly by Randox. If you would like them explained, you can book an optional follow-up consultation with an IMC-registered Global Health doctor from €45.
At-home health test
- Sample type: Blood — QuickDraw upper-arm collection kit (no finger-pricking)
- Results in: 2–3 working days from arrival at the lab
- Reviewed by: Doctors registered in Ireland
- Delivery: Test kit shipped to your address
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What this test covers
Inside the Male Hormone Test
- 01Testosterone
- 02Free Testosterone
- 03Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)
- 04Albumin
- 05Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
- 06Luteinising Hormone (LH)
- 07Oestradiol
- 08Prolactin
Why get tested
Reasons to take this test
- 01Persistent fatigue or low mood
- 02Reduced libido or erectile difficulties
- 03Loss of muscle mass, or difficulty building it
- 04Unexplained weight gain
- 05Fertility questions
How it works
How it works
- 01
Order your kit
It is posted to your address with everything you need in the box — collection device, instructions and a prepaid return envelope.
- 02
Collect your sample
Place the QuickDraw device on your upper arm and follow the instructions. No finger-pricking, and the collection itself takes a few minutes.
- 03
Activate and post it back
Register your kit online so the laboratory can match your sample to you, then seal the prepaid envelope and drop it at any post box.
- 04
Get your results
Randox delivers them to you digitally once the laboratory has finished. A doctor consultation to talk them through is optional, from €45.
Before you test
What to know before testing
Collect before 10am
Testosterone follows a daily rhythm and is highest early in the day, so a later sample can read misleadingly low.
Fast for 8 hours
No food for 8 hours before collecting — water is fine throughout. Eat a light meal before the fast starts and avoid alcohol.
Drink water beforehand
On the morning of collection, drink plenty of water. Being well hydrated improves circulation and makes it easier to collect a clean sample.
Applying hormone gel or cream
Apply it after collecting, never before, and do not collect from an arm you apply it to.
Pause biotin supplements
Biotin (vitamin B7), on its own or inside a multivitamin, interferes with several laboratory results. Stop 48 hours before testing — unless it was prescribed, in which case speak to your doctor first.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What time of day should I collect the sample?
Before 10am. Testosterone follows a daily rhythm and is highest in the morning, so a later sample can read misleadingly low. Fasting for around 8 hours is also recommended.
I use a testosterone gel or cream — does that affect the test?
Yes. Apply it after collecting your sample, not before, and wash your hands thoroughly beforehand — residue on the skin can contaminate the sample and give a falsely high result.
Is this a finger-prick test?
No. The kit uses a QuickDraw collection device placed on your upper arm, so there is no finger-pricking. Step-by-step instructions are included.
How long do results take?
Randox reports results 2–3 working days after your sample arrives at the laboratory. Activate your kit and post it back the same day you collect the sample.
Is a doctor's review included?
No. The price covers the kit and its laboratory analysis, and your results come to you directly from Randox. A follow-up consultation with an IMC-registered Global Health doctor is booked separately, from €45.
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From €57 · per test kit
Medical disclaimer
Test results are reviewed by a doctor registered to practise in Ireland. This page is general information and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.