--- title: Free Testosterone Test type: biomarker url: "https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/free-testosterone" also_known_as: - free testosterone - testosterone, free category: Hormones units: - pg/mL - ng/dL order_price_usd: 54.99 order_item: Testosterone, Free & Total order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/testosterone-free-and-total" reviewed_at: 2026-09-05 --- # Free Testosterone > Free Testosterone is measured with a standard blood draw; no fasting is needed. A typical reference range is 47.0 – 244 pg/mL (male, age 18+; more bands below). At TestWell it's $54.99 all-in as Testosterone, Free & Total, results in 3–5 business days, drawn at Quest or Labcorp. An out-of-range result is a prompt to look closer, not a diagnosis. Also known as: free testosterone, testosterone, free. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Units | pg/mL / ng/dL | | Sample | Blood draw | | Fasting | Not required | | Results | 3–5 business days | | Price | $54.99 | | Labs | Quest or Labcorp · BioReference in NY/NJ | ## What does Free Testosterone measure? The biologically active, unbound fraction of testosterone. Often more clinically meaningful than total. ## What is the normal range for Free Testosterone? | Population | Reference range | | --- | --- | | Male, age 18+ | 47.0 – 244 pg/mL | | Female, age 18+ | 0.100 – 6.40 pg/mL | Reference intervals differ slightly between labs; the range printed on your report is the one to interpret against. Ranges are usually set so 95% of healthy people fall inside them. ## How do you get tested for Free Testosterone? | Order | Type | Price | Includes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Testosterone, Free & Total](https://www.test-well.com/tests/testosterone-free-and-total) | Single test | $54.99 | This marker | | [Erectile Dysfunction Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/erectile-dysfunction-panel) | Panel | $114.99 | 7 tests | | [Men's Health Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/mens-health-panel) | Panel | $139.99 | 8 tests | | [Men's Hormone Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/mens-hormone-panel) | Panel | $199.99 | 7 tests | | [PCOS Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/pcos-panel) | Panel | $240.99 | 9 tests | ## Quest vs Labcorp vs BioReference | Lab | Available | Price | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Quest Diagnostics | Yes | $54.99 | Choose Quest at checkout; walk-in patient service centers in every state TestWell serves outside NY and NJ. | | Labcorp | Yes | $74.99 | Choose Labcorp at checkout; walk-in patient service centers in every state TestWell serves outside NY and NJ. | | BioReference (NY & NJ) | Yes | $46.99 | New York and New Jersey orders route here automatically — state rules keep Quest and Labcorp from accepting self-ordered draws. | - [What a high Free Testosterone means (causes, symptoms, next steps)](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/free-testosterone/high) - [What a low Free Testosterone means (causes, symptoms, next steps)](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/free-testosterone/low) ## Common questions about Free Testosterone ### Do I need a doctor's order to test my free testosterone? No. TestWell's licensed physician network reviews and approves your order — usually within minutes. You can place an order online without an in-person visit or a referral from your own doctor. ### How long does it take to get Free Testosterone results? Most Free Testosterone results are available in 1–3 business days after your specimen arrives at the lab. You'll get an email the moment your results are ready, with everything viewable in your TestWell portal. ### How much does a Free Testosterone test cost? Our Testosterone, Free & Total starts at $54.99. That's the all-in price — no copays, no insurance hoops, no surprise bills. HSA and FSA cards are accepted. ### Do I need to fast before my Free Testosterone test? Fasting is not required for the Free Testosterone test. You can have your blood drawn any time of day. ### Which lab will process my Free Testosterone test? Your test will be processed by Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, or BioReference depending on which is closest to you and which lab carries the test. All three are CLIA-certified and trusted by hospitals nationwide. You'll choose your lab during checkout from 4,000+ locations. ## Sources - [Endocrine Society](https://www.endocrine.org/clinical-practice-guidelines/testosterone-therapy) - [MedlinePlus (NIH) — Testosterone Levels Test](https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/testosterone-levels-test/) ## Related biomarkers - [Total Testosterone](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/total-testosterone) - [SHBG](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/shbg) - [Estradiol](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/estradiol) - [Cortisol AM](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/cortisol-am) - [DHEA-S](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/dhea-s) - [FSH](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/fsh) - [Reference range lookup tool](https://www.test-well.com/tools/reference-range-lookup) - [Lab unit converter](https://www.test-well.com/tools/lab-unit-converter) - [All biomarkers](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers) --- Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD (Medical Reviewer, TestWell); last reviewed 2026-09-05. Review policy: https://www.test-well.com/reviewers/youmna-distefano-md Canonical page: https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/free-testosterone Machine-readable catalog: https://www.test-well.com/api/catalog.json · MCP server: https://www.test-well.com/mcp · Overview for agents: https://www.test-well.com/llms.txt Prices are cash-pay, in USD, and include physician authorization; every order adds one flat $6 lab processing fee. Educational content is not a diagnosis — discuss results with a clinician.