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CPE-006 · synthetic case TESTO-FX-22

Two low values, no symptoms

A biochemical finding without compatible symptoms.

Synthetic · no real patientAuthored by Biod · reviewed by Dr. AmaralTestosterone engine v1.0.0

Purpose: A biochemical finding without compatible symptoms.

Inputs the engine received

Testosterone and hormones

Total testosterone, sample 1
250 ng/dL
Total testosterone, sample 2 (separate day)
240 ng/dL
SHBG
30 nmol/L
LH
3 IU/L
Prolactin
10 ng/mL

Symptoms and findings

Age
62 years

What the engine reports

Detected clinical pattern

Low Testosterone on Two Samples — No Symptoms Documented

The biochemical finding is confirmed, but the combined criterion needs compatible symptoms.

  • Axis: Secondary (hypogonadotropic) pattern

Why this pattern was identified

  • Low testosterone on two samples. 250 and 240 ng/dL are both below 300 ng/dL (AUA). No symptoms are documented, so the combined criterion (symptoms plus low testosterone) is not fully met.
  • Secondary pattern. LH 3 IU/L is not elevated despite low testosterone: the problem is above the testes (hypothalamus or pituitary) or functional.

Calculations

Calculated free testosterone (Vermeulen)
5.1 ng/dL

No threshold is applied: cutoffs are assay-specific.

Differentials, pitfalls and contradicting signals

  • Functional suppression (obesity, opioids, illness) and pituitary disease look alike on these values.
Evidence and rule trace · 3 rules

HG-CALC-01Calculated free testosterone

Inputs: total testosterone 250 ng/dL · SHBG 30 nmol/L · albumin 4.3 g/dL

Calculated free testosterone 5.1 ng/dL.

HG-03Low testosterone confirmed on two samples

Inputs: 250 ng/dL · 240 ng/dL

Biochemically low testosterone on two samples.

HG-06Secondary (hypogonadotropic) pattern

Inputs: LH 3 IU/L (upper limit 9) · total testosterone 250 ng/dL

Pattern of secondary (hypogonadotropic) hypogonadism.

Evidence

  • EV-ES-TRT-2018 · Bhasin S, Brito JP, Cunningham GR, et al. Testosterone Therapy in Men With Hypogonadism: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2018;103(5):1715-1744.
  • EV-AUA-2018 · Mulhall JP, Trost LW, Brannigan RE, et al. Evaluation and Management of Testosterone Deficiency: AUA Guideline. J Urol. 2018;200(2):423-432.
  • EV-TRAVISON-2017 · Travison TG, Vesper HW, Orwoll E, et al. Harmonized reference ranges for circulating testosterone levels in men of four cohort studies in the United States and Europe. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2017;102(4):1161-1173.
  • EV-VERMEULEN-1999 · Vermeulen A, Verdonck L, Kaufman JM. A critical evaluation of simple methods for the estimation of free testosterone in serum. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 1999;84(10):3666-3672.

Physician adjudication required. Clinical decision support for physician review. This output identifies laboratory patterns and cautions. It does not diagnose, find the cause, or recommend starting, stopping or dosing testosterone therapy. Physician adjudication is required.

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Against typical adult male reference intervals

Total testosterone (sample 1)250 ng/dL · below reference
ref 3001000
LH3 IU/L · within reference
ref 1.79
Prolactin10 ng/mL · within reference
ref 420
Testosterone and hormones
  • <264
  • 264–299
  • 300–350 borderline
  • >350

4.3 g/dL is assumed when left empty.

Symptoms and findings
Possible reversible contributors
Testosterone therapy context

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Detected clinical pattern

Low Testosterone on Two Samples — No Symptoms Documented

The biochemical finding is confirmed, but the combined criterion needs compatible symptoms.

  • Axis: Secondary (hypogonadotropic) pattern

Why this pattern was identified

  • Low testosterone on two samples. 250 and 240 ng/dL are both below 300 ng/dL (AUA). No symptoms are documented, so the combined criterion (symptoms plus low testosterone) is not fully met.
  • Secondary pattern. LH 3 IU/L is not elevated despite low testosterone: the problem is above the testes (hypothalamus or pituitary) or functional.

Calculations

Calculated free testosterone (Vermeulen)
5.1 ng/dL

No threshold is applied: cutoffs are assay-specific.

Differentials, pitfalls and contradicting signals

  • Functional suppression (obesity, opioids, illness) and pituitary disease look alike on these values.
Evidence and rule trace · 3 rules

HG-CALC-01Calculated free testosterone

Inputs: total testosterone 250 ng/dL · SHBG 30 nmol/L · albumin 4.3 g/dL

Calculated free testosterone 5.1 ng/dL.

HG-03Low testosterone confirmed on two samples

Inputs: 250 ng/dL · 240 ng/dL

Biochemically low testosterone on two samples.

HG-06Secondary (hypogonadotropic) pattern

Inputs: LH 3 IU/L (upper limit 9) · total testosterone 250 ng/dL

Pattern of secondary (hypogonadotropic) hypogonadism.

Evidence

  • EV-ES-TRT-2018 · Bhasin S, Brito JP, Cunningham GR, et al. Testosterone Therapy in Men With Hypogonadism: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2018;103(5):1715-1744.
  • EV-AUA-2018 · Mulhall JP, Trost LW, Brannigan RE, et al. Evaluation and Management of Testosterone Deficiency: AUA Guideline. J Urol. 2018;200(2):423-432.
  • EV-TRAVISON-2017 · Travison TG, Vesper HW, Orwoll E, et al. Harmonized reference ranges for circulating testosterone levels in men of four cohort studies in the United States and Europe. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2017;102(4):1161-1173.
  • EV-VERMEULEN-1999 · Vermeulen A, Verdonck L, Kaufman JM. A critical evaluation of simple methods for the estimation of free testosterone in serum. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 1999;84(10):3666-3672.

Physician adjudication required. Clinical decision support for physician review. This output identifies laboratory patterns and cautions. It does not diagnose, find the cause, or recommend starting, stopping or dosing testosterone therapy. Physician adjudication is required.

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