| Specimen Type | Specimen Stability | Reference Range |
| Serum-SST | 7 days 2-8° C |
Male: 241-827 ng/dL Female: 14-76 ng/dL |
Specimen Requirements
Preferred amount: 1.0 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum |
Method
Immunochemiluminometric
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Schedule
Mon-Sat
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Turn-Around Time
24hrs
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Instructions/Notes
Centrifuge required?: Yes
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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.
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CPT Codes
84403
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