Referred Tests
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Test ID: TTBS
Testosterone, Total and Bioavailable, Serum
Useful For 
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Recommended second-level test for suspected increases or decreases in physiologically active testosterone:
-Assessment of androgen status in cases with suspected or known sex hormone-binding globulin binding abnormalities
-Assessment of functional circulating testosterone in early pubertal boys and older men
-Assessment of functional circulating testosterone in women with symptoms or signs of hyperandrogenism but normal total testosterone levels
-Monitoring of testosterone therapy or antiandrogen therapy in older men and in females
Profile Information A profile is a group of laboratory tests that are ordered and performed together under a single Mayo Test ID. Profile information lists the test performed, inclusive of the test fee, when a profile is ordered and includes reporting names and individual availability.
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BATS | Testosterone, Bioavailable, S | No | Yes |
| TTST | Testosterone, Total, S | Yes | Yes |
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
TTST: Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
BATS: Differential Precipitation
NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Yes
Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test
Testosterone, Total and Bioavail, S
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Bioavailable Testosterone
NonSex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)
NonSex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)