Know anything about Mass spectrometry (HPLC/MS-MS) testing from LabCorp?

[tastyfood]

Labcorp has a special division for endocrinology testing. It was called "Endocrine Sciences" in the past, and they go by Labcorp's Esoterix now.

Endocrinology | Specialty Testing | Laboratory Corporation of America

We provide a unique service oriented to the distinct requirements of the practice of endocrinology.

specialtytesting.labcorp.com

This group uses Mass spectrometry (HPLC/MS-MS) methodology versus the Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA) one seen in most of the standard testing from Labcorp.

Since hormonal blood testing can be so unreliable, I wonder if it'd be worthy ordering tests completed with this type of methodology as opposed to ECLIA.

Thank you!

 

[golder]

Following. I think Derek from MorePlatesMoreDates YouTube channel speaks highly of this form of hormonal testing?

 

[tastyfood]

Thanks @James b

Found the video you are referring to:
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mw-jZpmrsQ


Would be nice to hear if others have used this type of testing.

 

[tastyfood]

@James b I received my results for total testosterone using both methods. This time around, for me, the results were fairly similar. The Mass spectrometry test showed higher total testosterone, 26 ng/dL higher.