Testosterone, Free (Dialysis); Testosterone, Total, MS
Helpful in assessing testicular function in prepubescent hypogonadal males and in managing hirsutism, virilization in females.
Specify age and sex on test request form
* This volume does not allow for repeat testing
Allow blood to clot at room temperature.
Centrifuge and separate serum from the cells immediately, within 48 hours of collection
Pipette serum into a plastic transport tube
Gross hemolysis
Grossly lipemic
Transport
* This volume does not allow for repeat testing
Allow blood to clot at room temperature.
Centrifuge and separate serum from the cells immediately, within 48 hours of collection
Pour serum into a plastic transport tube
Gross hemolysis
Grossly lipemic
Transport
Please refer to Interpretive Results
Helpful in assessing testicular function in prepubescent hypogonadal males and in managing hirsutism, virilization in females
Comment for reports for male patients over age 60: Aging men with clinically significant hypogonadal symptoms and testosterone values repeatedly in the range of the 200-300 ng/dL or less, may benefit from testosterone treatment after adequate risk and benefits' counseling.
Helpful in assessing testicular function in prepubescent hypogonadal males and in managing hirsutism, virilization in females.
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
4 days
00911347, 00911348
84402, 84403