The Determination of Total Testosterone and Free Testosterone (RIA) are not Applicable to the Evaluation of Gonadal Function in HIV-Infected Males

TT and FT (RIA) are not useful in the differential diagnosis of hypogonadism in HIV-infected males. There is a significant prevalence of hypogonadism in HIV-infected males, with the patient's age and duration of the disease being the only identifiable risk factors. Moreno-Pérez O, Escoín C, Serna-Candel C, Portilla J, Boix V, Alfayate R, González-Sánchez V, Mauri M, Sánchez-Payá J, and Picó A. The determination of total testosterone and free testosterone (RIA) are not applicable to the evaluation of gonadal function in HIV infected males.