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Testosterone, Total Only
MessageThis test is not recommended for use on women and pediatrics.
Test Code
TEST - NCMC
CPT Codes
84403
Preferred Specimen
1 mL from Lithium Heparin
Outpatient/Transfers: Please centrifuge and pour off specimen prior to transport.
Outpatient/Transfers: Please centrifuge and pour off specimen prior to transport.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
1 mL serum from SST
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
| Serum SST | Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Red Top – Separated* | Refrigerated | 7 days |
*Centrifuge and aliquot into a plastic vial.
Methodology
Competitive Immunoassay using Direct Chemiluminescent Technology
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
| Age | Male | Female |
| 0-6 months | 6-548 ng/dL | |
| 6 months - 11 years | <3 ng/dL | |
| 11-15 years | < 563 ng/dL | |
| 15-19 years | 49-769 ng/dL | |
| 19-50 years | 249-836 ng/dL | 8-48 ng/dL |
| 50-150 years | 193-740 ng/dL | 3-41 ng/dL |
Performing Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory
