--- title: Testosterone, Free & Total Test type: test id: testosterone-free-total url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/testosterone-free-and-total" price_usd: 54.99 lab_fee_usd: 6 all_in_usd: 60.99 cpt: 84402, 84403 category: Hormones sample: Blood draw fasting_required: false results_in: "3–5 business days" labs: - Quest - Labcorp - BioReference orderable: true reviewed_at: 2026-09-14 order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=testosterone-free-and-total&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown" --- # Testosterone, Free & Total Test > Testosterone, Free & Total measures Total Testosterone and Free Testosterone from a standard blood draw. At TestWell it costs $54.99 plus a $6 lab fee, needs no fasting, and results post in 3–5 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; draw at Quest or Labcorp. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Price | $54.99 + $6 lab processing fee per order ($60.99 all-in for this test alone) | | CPT code | 84402, 84403 | | Sample | Blood draw | | Fasting | Not required | | Results | 3–5 business days | | Labs | Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, BioReference (NY & NJ) | | Biomarkers measured | 2 | | Physician authorization | Included — no doctor's visit, referral or insurance needed | | Payment | Card, HSA or FSA; cash-pay only (no insurance billing) | ## What does the Testosterone, Free & Total test tell you? Measures both free (active) and total testosterone for a complete picture of your testosterone status. This panel measures both total testosterone and free testosterone (the portion not bound to proteins and available for your body to use). Free testosterone is often a more meaningful marker because it represents the biologically active hormone. Total testosterone can appear normal while free testosterone is low, especially in older men or those with high SHBG levels. **Clinical use:** Pairs Total Testosterone with calculated Free Testosterone — the bioavailable fraction that drives symptoms. The single best lab workup for suspected low T. ## Who should order it? Men investigating low T symptoms (low libido, ED, fatigue, mood, recovery), monitoring TRT, or with normal total T but persistent symptoms (often due to high SHBG binding active hormone). ## Biomarkers measured - [Total Testosterone](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/total-testosterone) - [Free Testosterone](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/free-testosterone) ## Price by lab | Lab | Test price | All-in (with $6 fee) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Quest Diagnostics | $54.99 | $60.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | | Labcorp | $74.99 | $80.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | | BioReference (NY & NJ) | $46.99 | $52.99 | New York and New Jersey orders route here automatically | Rhode Island is not served. Prices are identical online and in the lab; no draw fee or physician fee is added. ## How much does a Testosterone, Free & Total test cost? A Testosterone, Free & Total test costs $54.99 at TestWell — $60.99 all-in when ordered alone, because the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order, with no draw fee or physician fee added. Hospital outpatient labs typically bill around $250.00 self-pay for the same test, and often more. With insurance, what you pay depends on your deductible and your plan's negotiated rate; TestWell's price is fixed before the draw and is HSA/FSA-eligible. | Where you order | Price | One test, all-in | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | TestWell (drawn at Quest or Labcorp) | $54.99 | $60.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order | | Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $250.00 | $250.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher | Lab test codes: Quest test code 36170 · Labcorp test no. 070195 · BioReference code 7301-5. ## How do you prepare? Best drawn in the morning (before 10 AM). No fasting required. ## Related conditions - [Hypogonadism](https://www.test-well.com/conditions/low-testosterone) (E29.1) - [Erectile dysfunction](https://www.test-well.com/conditions/erectile-dysfunction) (N52.9) - [Low libido](https://www.test-well.com/conditions/low-libido) (F52.0) - Andropause / late-onset hypogonadism (E29.1) ## Common questions about the Testosterone, Free & Total test ### Why measure Free Testosterone? About 98% of total testosterone is bound to proteins (mostly SHBG) and inactive. Free testosterone is the small fraction available to tissues — and the better predictor of symptoms. Total T can be normal while Free T is low. ### Total T vs Free & Total T — which should I order? Free & Total is the better single test for symptom investigation. Order [Total T alone](https://www.test-well.com/tests/testosterone-total) only when monitoring established TRT at a known SHBG baseline. ### How much does Free & Total Testosterone cost without insurance? TestWell charges $54.99 — vs $89 at Quest Direct and $150-$300 at hospital outpatient labs. Quest or Labcorp lab. ### Do I need to fast? Yes — morning fasting draw between 7-10 AM is standard. Testosterone follows a strong diurnal rhythm; afternoon draws can underestimate by 20-30%. ### What's a normal Free T level? Reference range: 47-244 pg/mL (men, varies by lab). Symptoms often appear when Free T drops below 70 pg/mL even if Total T is in range. ### Should I add SHBG? Yes if Free T is low but Total T is normal — high SHBG (often from low thyroid, hyperthyroidism, or aging) explains the discrepancy. Order [SHBG](https://www.test-well.com/tests/shbg-sex-hormone-binding-globulin) alongside, or use our [Men's Hormone Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/mens-hormone-panel) which bundles it. ## How to order 1. Add to cart: https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=testosterone-free-and-total&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown 2. Create an account or sign in, confirm your state and preferred lab, pay by card, HSA or FSA. 3. A licensed physician authorizes the order (usually within minutes); the requisition arrives by email. 4. Walk into any Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, BioReference (NY & NJ) patient service center — no appointment needed at most sites. 5. Results post to your TestWell portal in 3–5 business days with reference ranges and flags. ## Related - [Testosterone Testing: Which Test Do You Actually Need (Total, Free, SHBG, or Full TRT Panel)?](https://www.test-well.com/guides/testosterone-testing) - [Blood Tests for Men's Health](https://www.test-well.com/guides/blood-tests-for-mens-health) - [Blood Tests for Athletes](https://www.test-well.com/guides/blood-tests-for-athletes) - [PCOS Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/pcos-panel) — 9 tests · $240.99 - [Erectile Dysfunction Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/erectile-dysfunction-panel) — 7 tests · $114.99 - [Men's Hormone Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/mens-hormone-panel) — 7 tests · $199.99 - [Adiponectin](https://www.test-well.com/tests/adiponectin) — $36.99 - [Aldosterone](https://www.test-well.com/tests/aldosterone-test) — $61.99 - [Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) Profile](https://www.test-well.com/tests/antidiuretic-hormone-profile) — $109.99 - [Cortisol](https://www.test-well.com/tests/cortisol-labcorp) — $32.99 - [Cortisol (AM)](https://www.test-well.com/tests/cortisol-am) — $26.99 - [All Hormones tests](https://www.test-well.com/tests/category/hormones) - [Full test directory](https://www.test-well.com/tests/directory) --- Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD (Medical Reviewer, TestWell); last reviewed 2026-09-14. Review policy: https://www.test-well.com/reviewers/youmna-distefano-md Canonical page: https://www.test-well.com/tests/testosterone-free-and-total 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.