Investigation Name:Testosterone – Female

Accreditation:UKAS ISO15189:2022 Accredited test: On scope

Pathology Laboratory:Mass Spec Laboratory

Requestable Seperately?Yes

Tests in Profile:17-OHP, Androstenedione, Female Testosterone, DHEAS

E-Requesting Tab:CHEM-Blds

Units:nmol/L

Minimum Sample Volume:Adult: 1mL; Infant 0.5mL

Expected Turnaround Time:10 working days from receipt

Test Code:RFAP/RMAP

Sample Type:

Maximum Add on Time:3 day(s)

Complex Reference Range:Female testosterone reference range (nmol/L):
6 - 24m: <0.3
2 - 3yrs: <0.69
4 - 5yrs: <1.04
6 - 7yrs: <0.24
8 - 9yrs:0.03 - 0.38
10 - 11yrs: 0.1 - 1.1
12 - 13yrs:0.2 - 1.7
14 - 15yrs: 0.2 - 1.8
>16yrs: 0.0 – 1.9
Free androgen index reference range
<50 yrs 0.73-6.16%
≥50 yrs 0.58-4.21%

Collection Conditions / Other Information:Lithium Heparin or SST (gold top) acceptable.
DO NOT use aliquot tubes from track. Spin down and separate into Z5.

Referred to Another Laboratory?No

Reference Lab Code:CITC

Posting Address / Requirements:Ambient temperature, 1st class post.
Sandwell Health Campus,
Specialist Chemistry,
Pathology Department,
Lyndon, B71 4HJ

NPEX / PDF Reporting Available:Yes

Email Address For Chasing Results:rwh-tr.bcpsspecialistchemistryenquiries@nhs.net

Site Sample Tested:Sandwell Health Campus

Cost:Please email: bcpspathology.info@nhs.net for further details

Contact Number:0121 507 5162