Testosterone, Total

Message
Chemistry


Test Code
LAB124


CPT Codes
84403

Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days (2-8°C)


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis: Reject

Gross lipemia: Reject

Gross icterus: Reject


Methodology
Immunoassay

Setup Schedule
Everyday


Report Available
Same day


Reference Range
Males <20 years old: No reference range estabilished.
Normal Males (aged 20-49) 132-814 ng/dl
Normal Males (aged> 50) 72-623 ng/dl
Females (with normal menstrual cycle) 6-77 ng/dl
Unknown Gender: No reference range established for patients of unknown sex.


Clinical Significance
Helpful in assessing testicular function in male and managing hirsutism, virilization in females.


Performing Laboratory
HHN Laboratory
HHI Laboratory



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.