| EX1941 TESTOSTERONE STIMULATION BY HCG |
| Specimen: |
2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST for each timed specimen. Draw fasting baseline specimen on day 1; administer HCG, 5000 IU IM. Draw a second specimen for Testosterone after 72 hours. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Both containers must be clearly marked with the time and date drawn and submitted with one test request form. |
| Stability: |
| Room |
Refrigerated |
Frozen |
| 6 hrs |
1 week |
3 months |
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| Method: |
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay |
| Comment: |
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| Report: |
Contact us to know the TAT. |
| Usage: |
The human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) stimulation test is a reliable dynamic test for the evaluation of testicular secretion & Leydig cell function in children with micropenis. Post stimulation, testosterone levels rise to twice that of basal levels. A normal response to HCG is seen in patients with unilateral or bilateral undescended testes, while lack of response is compatible with anorchia or Leydig cell agenesis. |
| Doctor Specialty: |
Endocrinologist |
| Disease: |
Disorders of the Endocrine System |
| Components: |
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| Courier Charges: |
0.00 |
| Home Collection: |
Available (*T&C Apply) |
| Department: |
Biochemistry |
| Pre Test Information: |
Overnight fasting is preferred. |
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