Test Name

TESTOSTERONE, FREE

Aliases

-

Abbreviations

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Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

SPECIAL CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

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TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

72

TAT Units

HOURS

Test Requirements

Serum in plain tube (red top) or SST tube (yellow top) or in a separation vial. Centrifuge tubes within 1 hour. Separate centrifuged serum in plain tubes within 1 hour.

Clinical Utility

Confirmation of true testosterone status in patients with actual or suspected abnormal SHBG levels (abnormal SHBG levels may occur in a variety of situations e.g. obesity, thyroid disease, liver disease, with some drugs etc.). Evaluation of suspected male hypogonadism (low libido, erectile dysfunction, etc.). As a follow up test for abnormal semenalysis results (e.g. azoospermia, oligospermia). Assessment of infertility, precocious male puberty, amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea. Evaluation of virilization in females [e.g. from PCOS, androgen secreting ovarian or pituitary tumors, congenital adrenal hyperplasia etc.). Evaluation of ambiguous genitalia and disorders of sex development (DSDs)].

Last Review

26th Feb 2026