Testosterone, Total

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PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT FOR TOTAL TESTOSTERONE IS DIFFERENT THAN THE SPECIMEN REQUIREMENT FOR TOTAL AND FREE TESTOSTERONE.


Test Code
306


CPT Codes
84403

Preferred Specimen
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Plasma
Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of plasma
Collection Instructions: Fasting or nonfasting.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma. 2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum
Collection Instructions: Fasting or nonfasting.
Note: 1. Indicate serum. 2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Setup Schedule
Monday through Friday


Reference Range
Male:
<=50Years:    113-1065 ng/dL
>50 Years:  95-948   ng/dL

Female:
Pre-Menopausal:   9-53 ng/dL
Post-Menopausal: <8-48 ng/dL


Performed By
CoxHealth

Performing Laboratory
CoxHealth



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.