Why does the Testosterone Test measure free testosterone and not total testosterone?

Modified on Mon, 3 Apr, 2023 at 5:40 PM

We use free testosterone as a marker because it's possible to have a normal total testosterone level in blood but an abnormal free testosterone level in saliva.

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