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Serum Testosterone

Meaning

Serum Testosterone refers to the concentration of the primary male sex steroid hormone measured in the blood serum, serving as the essential clinical marker for assessing androgen status in both men and women. The measurement is typically categorized into Total Testosterone (T), which includes all protein-bound and unbound hormone, and Free Testosterone (FT), which represents the biologically active, unbound fraction capable of diffusing into target cells. Accurate interpretation of these levels is crucial for diagnosing hypogonadism, monitoring replacement therapy, and evaluating conditions like Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).