03 - 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) The content was current as of the time of recording. To learn more, please review the additional resources below for information on our cardiovascular, metabolic, endocrine, and wellness offerings as well as educational resources and insights from our team of experts. At Quest Diagnostics, we are committed to providing you with results and insights to support your clinical decisions. 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