The hormones behind your energy and drive
Seven markers that read the male hormone picture behind energy, mood, libido and performance: testosterone with the hormones and proteins that control how much is active, plus a metabolic marker. From one morning, fasted blood draw.
No referral. Best as a morning, fasted appointment.
How would you like to get tested?
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Reserve a slot at your nearest branch online, then walk straight in. Best if you want a guaranteed time.
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The male hormone picture behind energy, mood and performance, grouped so you can see how it fits together. All from one morning, fasted blood draw.
Male hormones
Testosterone (Total), SHBG, Oestradiol. Total testosterone, the SHBG protein that controls how much is active, and oestradiol, which men make in smaller amounts.
Pituitary signals
LH, FSH, Prolactin. The pituitary hormones that drive and regulate testosterone production.
Metabolism
Fasting Insulin. Fasting insulin, since insulin resistance can lower testosterone and sap energy.
Three steps, no GP needed
Book a morning slot
Reserve a morning time at your branch, or walk in. No doctor's referral. Come fasted.
Quick blood draw
A nurse takes a small blood sample, just a few minutes.
Results in 2 to 5 days
A colour-coded report by marker, with a free certificate you can share with your doctor.
Who is this for?
Most useful if your energy, mood or drive has dropped and you want to see whether your hormones are part of it.
Low energy or fatigue
Persistent tiredness that rest does not fix.
Low libido or performance
A drop in drive or performance you want to understand.
Mood changes
Low mood, irritability or a shorter fuse than usual.
Stalled fitness
Trouble building muscle, or stubborn weight around the middle.
Suspected low testosterone
A picture you want to map with your doctor before any decisions.
A baseline
You want a clear hormone baseline to track over time.
What people say
Friendly and competent staff. Both at reception and the nurse. A much simpler process than going through doctors. Thank you ladies.
The staff at reception as well as the nurses are friendly and professional. I've also always received results timeously. I would give 10 stars if I could.
Highly highly highly recommend. The experience was painless and the practice was inviting and well kept. The report was extremely detailed and informative and I would have this as top of my list for preventive care.
Amazing experience, highly professional staff. Very reasonable prices. Highly recommend.
I cannot recommend Juliette and her team enough, friendly and kind from the get go. Bloods were drawn with minimal discomfort and the labs came back quickly.
Excellent experience at Epicentre. The staff were professional, kind, and took time to explain everything clearly. The facility was clean, booking was easy, and I did not feel rushed.
What this does not do
This is a hormone screen that helps you and your doctor see your male hormone picture. It is a starting point for a conversation, not a diagnosis on its own.
- Testosterone varies through the day and is best measured in the morning; a low result is usually confirmed with a repeat by your doctor.
- A single sample is a snapshot, read alongside your symptoms and history.
- This screen does not start, change or replace any treatment; that is a decision for a doctor.
- Results are meant to inform a discussion with a registered practitioner.
Quick answers
Three walk-in labs
Durban
Mon to Fri, 08:30 to 16:00
Johannesburg
Mon to Fri, 08:30 to 16:00
Round out the picture
Medically reviewed by Dr Samantha Naidoo, MB ChB, FCP (SA), Medical Director at Epicentre Walk-In Labs. Reviewed 2 June 2026. Epicentre Aids Risk Management (Pty) Ltd provides diagnostic laboratory testing and does not provide diagnoses, treatment or prescriptions to the public; results are intended to inform discussions with a registered healthcare practitioner.
See the hormones behind your vitality
No doctor's referral, results in 2 to 5 working days. Book a morning, fasted slot, or message us if you are not sure where to start.