Clinical Updates
Testosterone Testing Name Changes
Beginning November 19, 2024, test names for current testosterone test options will be updated to better convey the testing method and recommended patient population.
Refer to the table below for more information.
Questions? Please contact Client Services.
Test Overview
Test Name
Testosterone, Total by Immunoassay [adult males, or individuals on testosterone therapy]
Testosterone, Bioavailable & Total by Immunoassay [adult males, or individuals on testosterone therapy]
Testosterone, Bioavailable & Total by MS [adult females, children, or individuals on testosterone-suppressing therapy]
Testosterone, Free and Total, by Equilibrium Dialysis/Ultrafiltration Mass Spectrometry
Formerly: Testosterone
Formerly: Bioavailable Testosterone, Adult Male
Formerly: Bioavailable Testosterone/SHBG, Female & Child
Formerly: Testosterone, Total and Free, Serum
Included Analytes
- Testosterone
- Testosterone
- Albumin
- SHBG
- Bioavailable testosterone
- Free testosterone
- Testosterone
- SHBG
- Bioavailable testosterone
- Free testosterone
- Testosterone
- Free testosterone
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories, Auto. Chemistry
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories, Auto. Chemistry
ARUP
LabCorp
Turnaround Time
8 hours
8 hours
2-6 days
5-7 days
Methodology
Immunoassay
Immunoassay; Calculation
LC-MS/MS; Immunoassay; Calculation
Equil. ultrafiltration mass spec.