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Testosterone, Total
MessagePerformed by the Chemistry Laboratory, x5820
10.2018
10.2018
Test Code
TESTO
CPT Codes
84403
Preferred Specimen
Plasma from a green top (PST) tube
Minimum Volume
1mL
Transport Container
Green Top (PST) tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
2 - 8 oC: 8 hours
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
This assay is performed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week
Reference Range
Male (> 21 years old): 221 - 870 ng/dL
Female (> 21 years old): 12 - 53 ng/dL
*Consider confirmation of test result (at low end of measurement range) by LC-MS/MS
Female (> 21 years old): 12 - 53 ng/dL
*Consider confirmation of test result (at low end of measurement range) by LC-MS/MS
Clinical Significance
This test is used in assessing possible hypogonadism, delayed puberty, and androgen replacement and antiandrogen therapy in men. In women, this test is used to evaluate hirsutism, virilization, and oligoamenorrhea.
