Testosterone, Free (Dialysis), Total (MS) and Sex Hormone Binding Globulin

Test Code
37073


CPT Codes
84403, 84402, 84270

Preferred Specimen
3 mL serum


Patient Preparation
Administration of STRENSIQ may interfere in certain assays and may falsely elevate values. For patients receiving STRENSIQ, consideration should be given to using alternate methods.

Minimum Volume
1 mL


Instructions

Specify age and sex on test request form.

Red-top tube (no gel): Allow blood to clot at room temperature. Centrifuge to separate the serum from the cells and immediately pour serum into a plastic transport tube.

Serum separator tube: Allow blood to clot at room temperature, centrifuge, and remove serum from the gel immediately (not to exceed 48 hours) by pouring serum into a plastic transport tube.



Transport Container
Plastic transport tube


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Plasma


Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry • Equilibrium Dialysis • Calculation (CALC) • Immunoassay (IA)

FDA Status
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.

Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 4 days


Reference Range

See Laboratory Report



Clinical Significance
Testosterone circulates almost entirely bound to transport proteins: normally less than 1% is free. Measurement of Free Testosterone may be useful when disturbances in Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) are suspected such as when patients are obese or have excessive estrogen. Testosterone measurements are used to assess erectile dysfunction, infertility, gynecomastia, and osteoporosis and to assess hormone replacement therapy.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.