Test Directory
4228 Testosterone, Total
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
Serum-SST
7 days 2-8° C
Male: 241-827 ng/dL
Female: 14-76 ng/dL
Female: 14-76 ng/dL
Specimen Requirements
Preferred amount: 1.0 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum
Method
Immunochemiluminometric
Schedule
Mon-Sat
Turn-Around Time
24hrs
Instructions/Notes
Centrifuge required?: Yes
Clinical Utility
To determine abnormal testosterone level in males and females; in males, an abnormal level may help to explain difficulty getting an erection (erectile dysfunction), inability of your partner to get pregnant (infertility), or premature or delayed puberty.
CPT Codes
84403
