Analytical performance of free testosterone calculated by direct immunoluminometric method compared with the Vermeulen equation: results from a clinical series

CONCLUSION: The direct method exhibited comparable performance to the calculated method, but caution should be exercised when interpreting results, particularly in females. Further studies are necessary to validate its sensitivity and specificity in larger series.PMID:38177558 | DOI:10.1007/s42000-023-00522-x

Source: Hormones - January 4, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Cristina Dalmiglio Alessio Bombardieri Elisa Mattii Fausta Sestini Carla Fioravanti Maria Grazia Castagna Marcello Fiorini Francesco Dotta Silvia Cantara Source Type: research