Testosteron Vrij + SHBG + Oestradiol (Male Hormone Panel)

A three-biomarker male hormone panel measuring free testosterone, SHBG, and oestradiol — the trio that determines androgenic balance and the testosterone-to-oestrogen ratio. Provides a more clinically useful picture than total testosterone alone by quantifying the biologically active fraction.

Total testosterone is the most commonly requested hormone test for men, but in isolation it can be misleading. SHBG (sex hormone-binding globulin) binds testosterone in the bloodstream, and its concentration determines how much testosterone is actually available to tissues. Two men with identical total testosterone readings may have very different free testosterone levels depending on SHBG — which is influenced by age, body fat percentage, thyroid function, liver health, and certain medications. This panel measures free testosterone directly rather than relying on calculated estimates, and pairs it with SHBG for full binding context. The addition of oestradiol (the primary oestrogen) is particularly insightful because men produce meaningful amounts through aromatisation of testosterone. An elevated testosterone-to-oestradiol ratio can be associated with changes in body composition, mood, and libido. Aromatisation tends to increase with higher body fat and with age, making this ratio especially relevant for men over 35. At EUR 99, this panel is one of the most affordable comprehensive male hormone screens available without GP referral in the Netherlands. It is well suited for men experiencing low energy, changes in body composition, mood shifts, or reduced exercise recovery who want an initial hormonal data point before deciding whether to pursue a more extensive investigation.