Testosterone, Total
| Ordering Recommendation | Used in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders involving the male sex hormones, including primary and secondary hypogonadism, delayed or precocious puberty, impotence in males and, in females, hirsutism and virilization due to tumors, polycystic ovaries, and andrenogenital syndromes. |
| Specimen | Lithium Heparin Plasma |
| Container Type | Green Top Tube
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| Methodology | Chemiluminescence |
| Reference Range | Adult Male: <50 years: 197.44-669.58 ng/dL ≥50 years: 187.72-684.19 ng/dL Pediatric Male: <2 years: Not Established 2-10 years: <7.00-10.50 ng/dL 11 years: <7.00-487.50 ng/dL 12 years: <7.00-487.97 ng/dL 13 years: 8.28-549.79 ng/dL 14 years: 8.91-535.34 ng/dL 15 years: 65.96-756.50 ng/dL 16-21 years: 228.16-710.74 ng/dL Male Tanner Stages: Stage 1: <7.00-13.06 ng/dL Stage 2: <7.00-79.13 ng/dL Stage 3: <7.00-499.18 ng/dL Stage 4: 79.10-747.17 ng/dL Stage 5: 224.83-669.65 ng/dL Adult Female |
| Stability | 7 days |
| Transport Temp | Refrigerate 2°-8° C |
| Instructions | This test has potential interference when a sample is collected from a person who is consuming a supplement with a high dose of biotin (also termed as vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H, or coenzyme R). It is suggested to ask all patients who may be indicated for this test about biotin supplementation. Patients should be cautioned to stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection of a sample. |
| Days Performed | Daily |
| Report Available | 1 day |
| NY State Available | Yes |
| LOINC | 2986-8 |
| CPT Code | 84403 |
