Laboratory assessment in the diagnosis of male hypogonadism (16 min)

Hypogonadism is a common condition in the male population, impacting approximately 35% of men over 45 years of age. Today’s episode is with Quest Diagnostics experts Dr Sanjay Dixit, MD, medical director, and Maeson Latsko, PhD, clinical specialist.

This episode will:

• Review the clinical and biochemical changes seen in male patients with hypogonadism (1:20)
• Discuss the guideline-recommended methodologies for testosterone analysis (3:24)
• Learn how to delineate between primary and secondary hypogonadism (7:38)

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Date: May 3, 2024

Contributor(s): Dr. Sanjay Dixit, MD, Maeson Latsko, PhD

Additional Resources:

Quest Diagnostics Clinical Education Center 

Quest Diagnostics Hypogonadism FAQs

Clinical Focus: Hypogonadism and Low Testosterone in Men 

Adult Male Hypogonadism Diagnostic Algorithm

References See Quest Diagnostics Clinical Education Center