Test Classification
GROUPED TEST
Department
SPECIAL CHEMISTRY
Sub Department
-
TAT Category
ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME
Estimated TAT
1
TAT Units
WEEKS
Test Requirements
2mL serum
Components (4): total testosterone, free testosterone, DHT, SHBG
Clinical Utility
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

