Testosterone, Free (Dialysis), Total (MS) and Sex Hormone Binding Globulin : 37073

Test Code

BIOFTS or 37073

CPT Codes
84270, 84402, 84403

Transport Container

3 mL Serum collected in a Red-top tube (no gel) or Serum Separator Tube (SST) in a standard transport tube.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature.

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 28 days

Methodology
Mass Spectrometry, Equilibrium Dialysis, Calculation, Immunoassay

Setup Schedule

Sunday - Saturday

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
med fusion

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.