Testosterone, Total Only, Serum

Message

This test is useful for monitoring males and premenopausal women. For managing hirsutism, virilization in females order Testosterone, (Women & Children), Total, MS.

Test Code

TEST - NCMC

CPT Codes
84403

Preferred Specimen

1 mL from Serum Gel or Red Top

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

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

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.