Reference ranges and levels in 20 men undertaking intrathecal opioid administration
| Reference range | Intrathecal opioid patients | |
|---|---|---|
| LH (IU/L) | 2.2–13.3 | 1.9 (0.2–19.9) |
| FSH (IU/L) | 1–7 | 5.3 (0.3–23.9) |
| SHBG (nmol/L) | 13–71 | 51 (17–123) |
| PRL (mU/L) | 0–445 | 225 (53–614) |
| TT (nmol/L) | 9.47–28.3 | 4.95 (1.2–18.8) |
| FT (pmol/L) | 185–437 | 69.45 (14–328) |
Statistics are presented as median (minimum–maximum).
FSH, follicle stimulating hormone; FT, free testosterone; LH, luteinising hormone; PRL, prolactin; SHBG, sex hormone binding globulin; TT, total testosterone.