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The Testosterone test price in Kenya ranges from KES 1,500 to KES 9,000 depending on the facility. Private facilities tend to be more expensive.
The testosterone tests measure Total testosterone and free testosterone. In males the test is indicated if someone has symptoms such as hair loss, erectile dysfunction, infertility, low muscle mass, low sex drive and development of the breast tissue.
The testosterone test checks for levels of testosterone hormone in the body. The testosterone hormone is found in both males and females. However, in males its more dominant and is responsible for male features. In females, testosterone is available in low quantities and is produced in the ovaries, adrenal glands and fat cells. Its normally converted to estradiol.
In females its indicated if someone has symptoms such as deepening voice, acne, enlarged clitoris, irregular periods, weight gain and excessive body hair growth. You can also get this test if you have early or late onset of puberty and osteoporosis.
This article covers indications for the testosterone test, the testosterone price in Kenya across different facilities.
Testosterone test procedure.
The lab personnel will collect a blood sample from your veins. This is usually done early morning between 7 am to 10 am when testosterone levels are very high.
Also, a saliva sample can be collected. The choice for using either blood or saliva for the test depends on the individual laboratory’s standard operating procedures.
Then using a specialized kit or machine for the test, the lab personnel will measure:
- Total testosterone which is testosterone bound to proteins such as albumin, sex hormone binding globulin (SHGB) and that which is free floating
- Free testosterone is free floating testosterone and is normally used to rule out certain medical conditions.
Several studies have noted that saliva testosterone tests are relatively accurate and require supplemental serum testing for the same.
Testosterone test price in Kenya across different hospital
Different laboratories across the country charge different prices for the test. Below are some:
- Cerba Lancet Africa located in Nairobi charges KES 3,249 for the testosterone test which takes 4 hours to complete and get results
- Mediheal group of hospital charges KES 8,950 for the same test
- Labora diagnostics Centre in Mombasa charges KES 4,580 for the testosterone test.
- In Nakuru, the Jalaram Diagnostics Centre charges KES 2,800 while their counterparts at GTB Scan Lab Center charge KES 3200 for the testosterone test.
- The Meridian Medical Center charges KES 4670. They have branches in Thika, Galana, Machakos, Meru, Kakamega, Meru, Nyeri and in Nairobi at Yaya Centre, Westlands and Nation Centre.
- In Eldoret, this test can be found at the International Cancer Institute for KES 2,499.
- Labtestzote laboratory offers this test for KES 2,950
- The University of Nairobi medical school laboratory offers the test for only KES 1,500.
Generally, the testosterone test price in Kenya ranges between KES 1,500 to KES 9,000 depending on the facility of choice.
The take away
The testosterone test checks for elevated or low levels of testosterone hormone in both men and women. There is generally a high level of testosterone in men than in women and it is responsible for physiological sex characteristics in males and puberty.
We have also covered some of the symptoms that may indicate that you need the testosterone test. In comparing the testosterone test price in Kenya in different labs, the test costs around KES 1,500 to KES 9,000 and is available in most counties.
For the test to be done, a blood or saliva is collected between the early hours of the morning when testosterone levels are high. The test takes roughly 4 hours to 1 day to complete and receive results.
