November 2024: Testosterone Testing Name Changes

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.