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title: "Free testosterone vs total: what matters most"
description: "Free testosterone vs total: free is the unbound fraction, while total includes bound plus free. Symptoms and SHBG can change which test fits."
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last-updated: 2026-08-22
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# Free testosterone vs total: what matters most

> Free testosterone vs total: free is the unbound fraction, while total includes bound plus free. Symptoms and SHBG can change which test fits.

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