How do they test for low testosterone?

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Dr Bhanu Prakash

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One can only know if you get a testosterone blood test done preferably early in the morning between 7 to 10 AM. During these hours, your testosterone levels are typically the highest.

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Take a HLA - PANEL REACTIVE ANTIBODIES (PRA) SCREEN - CLASS I & II QUALITATIVE Test or Take a PROTEIN (QUANTITATIVE) - URINE Test

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Answered 24/07/2025

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