TTST screening, also known as Testosterone, Total, S is a simple blood test used to determine the levels of testosterone in both males and females. Testosterone is a sex hormone produced in the testes and the adrenal gland in men and in the ovaries and the adrenal gland in women. In men testosterone regulates muscle mass and strength, bone mass and fat distribution, libido, and the production of sperm and red blood cells. In women, testosterone is converted into estrogen and plays a role in libido and fertility, and bone, breast, menstrual, and vaginal health.
What We Do
Who Is It For?
Testosterone screening for males is useful in:
- Evaluating men with symptoms of lower libido, erectile dysfunction, infertility, gynecomastia (development of breast tissue), and osteoporosis
- Assessing boys for early (precocious) or delayed puberty
- Monitoring the effectiveness of testosterone replacement therapy
- Monitoring anti-androgen therapy (when used in the treatment of prostate cancer, precocious puberty, transgender disorders, and more)
Testosterone screening for females is useful in:
- Evaluating for hirsutism (excessive growth of hair), masculinization, and infrequent menstrual periods
- Evaluating women with symptoms of testosterone deficiency
Testosterone screening can also be used in the assessment of infants with ambiguous genitalia and in the diagnosis of androgen-producing tumors.
Why Is It Important?
For men, abnormal testosterone levels could indicate a tumor in the testes or in the adrenal glands. Low levels could indicate a problem with the pituitary gland resulting in issues with growth and fertility.
In women, high testosterone levels could indicate polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a leading cause of infertility. High levels could also indicate ovarian cancer or cancer of the adrenal gland. Low levels could indicate a pituitary disorder such as Addison disease.
In younger males, abnormal testosterone could indicate cancer of the testicles or adrenal glands, or injury to the testicles leading to early or delayed puberty
What is the cost?
If purchased on its own during your appointment, this test costs $122.00 + Tax.
Standard and Advanced Testing Services
Health Today delivers the same level of excellence in care and reliable results for our general lab work and our enhanced screening clients. Here are the lab tests currently offered by our collections and lab services team.
What Our Clients Have To Say
We are proud of the important work we do and the impact that fast, convenient, and private lab testing services can have on the health and wellbeing of our community. We are even more proud that you don’t have to take our word for it. Here is what our clients have to say about their experience with Health Today Health:
RELIABLE HORMONE SCREENING
We offer a hybrid model of general blood work and public lab services with access to enhanced, private testing. This means that Health Today Health is positioned to provide quick, efficient, and reliable tests when your physician requires, but that we can also offer you access to tools that can provide a more advanced insight into your overall health and wellness. Here is what we offer:
On Demand Private Lab Services Across Canada
From our home bases in Calgary, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Red Deer, Medicine Hat, and Toronto, Health Today Health provides affordable, safe, and reliable in-clinic, mobile, corporate, and pop up clinic advanced lab services to people across Canada. Visit our city links to learn more about our locations and the services offered.
Calgary - Future Smiles Denture Clinic (North)
Calgary, AB T3J 4J1
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Calgary - Health Today Inc. (Centre 70)
Calgary, AB T2H 2K6
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Toronto - Mobile / In Home Cancer Screening
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FAQs
Appointments can be booked here.
Please reach out to our customer services team by emailing using the contact form at the bottom of the page with your full name, test service, date and location of testing and we will help answer your questions or direct you to further information.
If you require a specific test that isn’t on our website, we may be able to offer it to you, as long as it’s tested through a blood draw. Please email our support team using the contact form below with details of the required test. It may take a few weeks until we can quote a price for you, but we will do our best.
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Health today is committed to providing the highest level of service to our in-clinic, mobile, corporate, and rural lab service clients across Canada. We promise to continue to provide advanced solutions for testing and overall health. We will be here whenever you need lab services, wherever you need them.
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Tomorrow’s Advances In Health Screening Available Today
Health Today leverages valued partnerships with global testing technology partners to bring Canadians advanced screening tools to aid in achieving optimal health and wellness. Offered alongside excellence in delivering standard lab services, these breakthrough technologies position Health Today to be every Canadian’s best option for health testing and screening.
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