This test uses equilibrium dialysis methodology.
The Testosterone test in this panel will provide levels of Total Testosterone results ranging from 0 to 9,999. However, any value greater than 9,999 will be displayed as ">10,000" (over 10,000) instead of a specific number.
C-Reactive Protein (CRP), High Sensitivity (Cardiac Risk Assessment)
Comprehensive Metabolic Profile (includes eGFR): Albumin, Albumin/Globulin Ratio (calculated), Alkaline Phosphatase, ALT, AST, BUN/Creatinine Ratio (calculated), Calcium, Carbon Dioxide, Chloride, Creatinine with GFR Estimated, Globulin (calculated), Glucose, Potassium, Sodium, Total Bilirubin, Total Protein, Urea Nitrogen
Estradiol, Ultrasensitive, LC/MS/MS
Sex Hormone binding Globulin, Serum.
Pregnenolone, LC/MS
Homocysteine, Cardiovascular
Tri-iodothyronine Free (FT3)
Total Testosterone, Free (Dialysis) Testosterone (calculated)
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA-s) Sulfate
Ferritin, serum.
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Serum.
Hemoglobin (Hgb) A1c
Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA), Total
Urinalysis
Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Serum.
Magnesium, serum
Complete Blood Count / CBC (includes Differential and Platelets): WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Platelet Count, MPV and Differential (Absolute and Percent - Neutrophils, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Eosinophils, and Basophils)
Thyroid profile w/TSH: T3 Uptake; T4 (Thyroxine), Total; Free T4 Index (T7); Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Prolactin, serum
Iron w/ TIBC
Thyroxine Free, Immunoassay (FT4)
Vitamin D
Cardio IQ advanced lipid panel
Actual Total Testosterone levels will be provided with this test for levels up to 10,000.
You should fast for 12 hours before collection of the specimen. Fasting is defined as no consumption of food or beverage other than water for at least 12 hours before testing. Some tests in this panel may exhibit interference when sample is collected from a person who is consuming a supplement with a high dose of biotin (also termed as vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H or coenzyme R). For accurate test results, no ejaculation during the 24 hours preceding the test. If using a testosterone cream please be sure you have not rubbed any into the antecubital area of your arm for the last 24 hours as it can give elevated results. " According to Beckman Coulter, the NAC interference should be insignificant by 12 hours after completion of the initial loading dose of an IV infusion treatment regimen consisting of an initial loading dose of 150 mg/kg administered over 1 hour, a second dose of 50 mg/kg administered over 4 hrs and a third dose of 100 mg/kg administered over 16 hrs. In patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (ie, > 5 mg/day), no sample should be taken until at least eight hours after the last biotin administration. The assay manufacturer Beckman Coulter advises: "N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC), when administered in therapeutic concentrations (for the treatment of acetaminophen overdose), has been determined to interfere with assays for cholesterol, uric acid" where "NAC interference may lead to falsely low results. Patient should be cautioned to stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection of a sample.
Estimated turnaround for results is 10 business days. If confirmation testing is required, the estimated time may be extended.