Testosterone (immunoassay/routine)
Testosterone is a major androgen hormone. Its main indications for measurement include hirsutism, virilisation, menstrual irregularities, infertility, impotence, gynaecomastia and delayed puberty.
| Tube | 01 (SE) - Serum Gel |
|---|---|
| ID | Tests&Tubes0113 |
| Additional Information | Used to study hypo- and hyperandrogenism in men and women and to assess pubertal status in children. Other tests, such as gonadotrophins, may aid in diagnosis. Samples from the following patient groups will be reflexed for a TMS testosterone: children under 16 years; all females; males with a testosterone <8 nmol/L, or if from endocrine consultant, <12 nmol/L. Additionally, all samples from patients with undetermined gender "U" will be reflexed for a TMS testosterone manually (during Clinical Scientist validation). |
| Turn Around | A&E: N/A Day Case: 72 Hours In-Patient: 72 Hours Out-Patient: 72 Hours GP: 72 Hours |
| Send to | Blood Sciences Cross Site |
| Contact | For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net. |
| Collection Con | Minimum volume - 250µl serum / plasma Instructions for Lab Staff: Standard lab processing- No special requirements |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range Notes | Blood Sciences reference ranges are available through the useful information and links page: https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/a-z-of-services/pathology/blood-sciences/useful-information-and-links/ |
| Units | nmol/L |
| Telepath | TEST2L |
| ICE Codes | LTEST |
