Spuriously elevated testosterone measurements caused by application of testosterone gel at or near the phlebotomy site.

CONCLUSIONS: The application of testosterone gel at or near the site of venipuncture can markedly increase the measured serum testosterone concentration. PMID: 23324503 [PubMed - in process]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/PubMed/23324503?dopt=Abstract

Source: The Annals of Pharmacotherapy - January 1, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Kirk D, Misita C Tags: Ann Pharmacother Source Type: research

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