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Testosterone Blood Test: $69 Hormone Panel at a Quest Lab Near You

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The PrescribedRX testosterone blood test is a $69 hormone panel that checks total testosterone, LH, hematocrit and PSA. Your blood is drawn at a Quest Diagnostics lab near you, not at home. A licensed U.S. provider then reviews your results and decides whether testosterone treatment is appropriate for you.

If treatment is a fit, plans start at $387 for a 3-month supply (about $129 a month). If it isn’t, no plan is charged. Either way, the $69 panel fee is non-refundable.

What’s in the $69 testosterone panel?

The panel covers the four markers that testosterone guidelines ask providers to check before and during treatment.

MarkerWhat it measuresWhy it matters for TRT
Total testosteroneAll the testosterone in your blood, both bound to proteins and unboundThe starting point for any low-T evaluation. The AUA uses below 300 ng/dL as a reasonable cut-off.
LH (luteinizing hormone)The pituitary signal that tells the testes to make testosteroneHelps your provider see where a low level may be coming from. The AUA says to measure it in men with low testosterone.
HematocritThe share of your blood made up of red blood cellsTestosterone therapy can raise red blood cell levels, so it is checked before starting and during treatment.
PSA (prostate-specific antigen)A protein made by the prostateChecked before starting and during treatment to watch prostate health.

The panel does not include free testosterone or SHBG. More on what that means below.

How does the testosterone blood test work?

  1. Order the panel. Answer a few health questions in the eligibility quiz or go straight to the $69 hormone panel. You pay for the panel only. No treatment plan is charged at this step.
  2. Get your blood drawn at Quest. Visit a Quest Diagnostics patient service center near you for a standard blood draw. There is no at-home kit.
  3. A provider reviews your results. A licensed U.S. provider looks at your labs together with your health history and symptoms. If testosterone treatment is appropriate, they recommend a plan. If not, you are not charged for one.

How should you prepare for a testosterone blood test?

Timing matters more than most people expect. Testosterone follows a daily rhythm, and levels are usually highest in the morning. MedlinePlus, from the U.S. National Library of Medicine, notes that blood for this test is typically taken between 7 and 10 a.m. A sample taken late in the day can read lower than your true level.

  • Book an early slot. Both the AUA guideline and the Endocrine Society guideline call for early-morning testing.
  • Plan to fast. The Endocrine Society recommends a fasting morning sample. MedlinePlus says fasting is needed in some cases, so follow the instructions on your lab order.
  • Tell your provider about medicines. Some medicines and supplements can affect hormone results. Don’t stop anything on your own; ask first.

What is the difference between total and free testosterone?

Most testosterone in your blood is bound to proteins, mainly sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and albumin. A small share is unbound, or “free,” and easier for the body to use. Total testosterone counts both, according to MedlinePlus.

Guidelines use total testosterone as the first test. The Endocrine Society suggests adding free testosterone when total T is near the lower limit of normal or when a condition may change SHBG levels. Quest gives similar advice. Your provider will tell you if any extra testing makes sense for you.

How do you read your testosterone results?

A single number can’t diagnose low testosterone. MedlinePlus states that the test alone can’t diagnose any health condition; results are read alongside symptoms, age and other tests. Here are the reference points providers commonly use:

SourceReference point for adult men
American Urological Association (AUA)Total testosterone below 300 ng/dL is a reasonable cut-off to support a low-T diagnosis
Endocrine SocietyHarmonized range of 264 to 916 ng/dL in healthy, non-obese young men
Quest DiagnosticsAdult male reference range with a lower limit of 250 ng/dL

Ranges differ a little because each source uses a different population and assay. Your Quest report will show the range Quest used. The AUA also says low testosterone should be confirmed with two early-morning measurements on separate days, so your provider may ask for a repeat test before making a decision. A repeat draw is another $69 panel. For more on typical levels, see our guide to normal testosterone levels.

Why are LH, hematocrit and PSA checked?

  • LH: The AUA advises measuring LH in men with low testosterone. LH helps show whether the issue may start in the testes or in the brain’s signal to them, which can shape which treatment a provider considers.
  • Hematocrit: The AUA says to measure it before therapy and to tell patients about the higher risk of polycythemia (too many red blood cells). The Endocrine Society advises against starting with an elevated hematocrit and suggests pausing therapy if it rises above 54%.
  • PSA: The AUA recommends checking PSA in men over 40 before starting. The Endocrine Society advises further urological evaluation before starting therapy when PSA is above 4 ng/mL, or above 3 ng/mL in men at higher risk.

What happens after your results come back?

A licensed U.S. provider reviews your panel and intake. If testosterone treatment is appropriate, they may recommend injectable testosterone cypionate, TRT cream or enclomiphene. Each plan is $387 for a 3-month supply, about $129 a month, and your provider sets the dose. Compounded medications, such as TRT cream, are not FDA approved.

If treatment isn’t appropriate, no plan is charged. Your provider may suggest next steps, such as seeing a doctor in person.

If you do start, the panel is repeated with each 3-month order so your provider can keep track of your testosterone, hematocrit and PSA. The Endocrine Society calls for exactly this kind of standardized monitoring plan. Read more in our TRT guide and is TRT safe?

How much does a testosterone blood test cost, and what isn’t refundable?

  • Hormone panel: $69. New patients: Save $50 on your hormone panel: $69, normally $119.
  • The $69 panel fee is non-refundable, whatever your results show and whether or not treatment is prescribed.
  • Treatment, if prescribed: $387 per 3-month supply (about $129 a month). Orders renew automatically every 3 months. Cancel anytime.
  • Ongoing labs: the $69 panel is bought again with each 3-month order.
  • Insurance: not accepted. Everything is self-pay.

See the full breakdown on our TRT cost and pricing pages.

Is a lab draw better than an at-home finger-prick testosterone kit?

PrescribedRX does not offer at-home kits. Every panel is a standard blood draw at Quest.

Finger-prick kits can work. A 2025 study of 104 volunteers found that testosterone from a capillary dried-plasma sample correlated strongly with a venous draw (r = 0.950), though several authors have a financial stake in the device tested. The trade-off is that a home sample depends on you collecting enough blood correctly and on timing it yourself. A lab draw gives your provider all four markers from one standard sample, collected in the morning window that guidelines recommend.

Do I need a doctor’s order for the test?

No separate order is needed. When you buy the panel, the lab order for Quest is set up for you through our telehealth partners.

Can I use lab results I already have?

New patients start with the $69 panel. It is required before starting treatment so your provider sees all four markers from one recent, morning draw.

Does a low result mean I will get TRT?

Not automatically. A provider weighs your numbers with your symptoms and history, and may ask for a repeat test (another $69 panel). A prescription is issued only if they decide treatment is appropriate.

Is the test available in my state?

Availability varies by state. Take the quiz to check eligibility before you order.

Start with the $69 hormone panel

Get a clear picture of your testosterone, LH, hematocrit and PSA at a Quest lab near you, reviewed by a licensed U.S. provider. Order the $69 hormone panel or take the 2-minute eligibility quiz first. You can also explore all options on our testosterone hub.

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