Testosterone (Calculated Free)

Pathology category

Biochemistry

Code

FTES

Referral code

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Test information

Used to estimated biologically active androgen level in males.

Please note: This calculation is not UKAS accredited. Quality control procedures are in place to verify the quality of results and are reviewed by a qualified Biomedical Scientist.

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

Male onlyUnder 50 years 0.17-0.67 nmol/LOver 50 years 0.13-0.57 nmol/L

Tube type

Tube type info

SST

Special requirements

Serum

Minimum volume

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

7 days

TAT GP/Outpatient

7 days

Referral lab

Local, Clinical Biochemistry