| EX1942 TESTOSTERONE TOTAL |
| Specimen: |
2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Specify age and sex on the test request form. |
| Stability: |
| Room |
Refrigerated |
Frozen |
| 6 hrs |
1 week |
3 months |
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| Method: |
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay |
| Comment: |
LC-MS/MS is the gold standard for steroid hormone assays due to increased sensitivity & specificity as compared to immunoassays. For all applications that require measurement of a very low level of testosterone ( eg. hypogonadal men, children, virilization or intersex disorders in women, etc) recommended test is Testosterone total, Ultrasensitive. |
| Report: |
Contact us to know the TAT. |
| Usage: |
This assay is useful for the evaluation of men with signs and symptoms of possible Hypogonadism like loss of libido, erectile dysfunction, gynecomastia & infertility. It is also useful in the evaluation of boys with delayed or precocious puberty. The assay can be used to monitor anti-androgen therapy as in prostate cancer, precocious puberty & male to female transgender disorders. It helps to evaluate infants with ambiguous genitalia or virilization. The assay can serve as an adjunct in the diagnosis of androgen-secreting tumors. |
| 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: |
No special preparation required |
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