TOTAL FREE AND BIO-AVAILABLE TESTOSTERONE

Also known as: Testosterone Profile

What you need to know about study TOTAL FREE AND BIO-AVAILABLE TESTOSTERONE

Sample type Serum or plasma
Delivery time 12 hours
Do I need to fast? Sí

What is this study and what is it for?

Second tier test recommended for suspected increases or decreases in physiologically active testosterone: -Evaluation of androgen status in cases with known or suspected sex hormone binding globulin abnormalities. -Evaluation of functional circulating testosterone in early pubescent boys and older men. -Functional circulating testosterone evaluation in women with symptoms or signs of hyperandrogenism but normal levels of total testosterone. -Testosterone therapy or anti-androgen therapy monitoring in older men and women.

What type of sample is needed?

Serum or plasma

Preparation / Instructions

At the time of your visit, please have a minimum fast of 8 hours and maximum of 12 hours. In patients 0 to 1 years old the minimum fast is 2 hours and in 1 to 6 years old the minimum fast is 4 hours.

Delivery time

12 hours

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