The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 2010
Toward excellence in testosterone testing: a consensus statement.
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Rosner William, Vesper Hubert, Endocrine Society, American Association for Clinical Chemistry, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, Androgen Excess/PCOS Society, American Society for Bone and Mineral Research, American Society for Reproductive Medicine, American Urological Association, Association of Public Health Laboratories, Endocrine Society, Laboratory Corporation of America, North American Menopause Society, Pediatric Endocrine Society
Аннотация
BACKGROUND: Testosterone assays are widely used. However, deficiencies in these assays limit their broad and effective implementation and threaten the health of those patients whose medical care relies upon its accurate measurement. Furthermore, the translation of research findings into information useful for patient care, such as new evidence-based clinical guidelines, is not possible unless both research and clinical assays are held to higher standards than are currently required. A group of concerned stakeholders was convened to address this problem.
METHODS: Representatives of multiple professional societies, government, and industry, having a stake in ensuring that testosterone levels are measured accurately and reliably, met to identify goals, objectives, and actions necessary to bring about the standardization of assays for testosterone.
RESULTS: To ensure highly accurate testosterone testing that will result in improved diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease through the use of standardized assays, a series of recommendations were agreed upon. The recommendations included the following: technical improvements for assay standardization; education of health care providers, patients, and all others concerned with testosterone testing; plans to encourage all concerned journals, government agencies, and health insurance companies to support this effort; and encouragement to manufacturers to develop better and more cost effective assays.
CONCLUSION: A preliminary timeline was set out to implement the recommendations of the Group.
METHODS: Representatives of multiple professional societies, government, and industry, having a stake in ensuring that testosterone levels are measured accurately and reliably, met to identify goals, objectives, and actions necessary to bring about the standardization of assays for testosterone.
RESULTS: To ensure highly accurate testosterone testing that will result in improved diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease through the use of standardized assays, a series of recommendations were agreed upon. The recommendations included the following: technical improvements for assay standardization; education of health care providers, patients, and all others concerned with testosterone testing; plans to encourage all concerned journals, government agencies, and health insurance companies to support this effort; and encouragement to manufacturers to develop better and more cost effective assays.
CONCLUSION: A preliminary timeline was set out to implement the recommendations of the Group.