| Specimen Type | Specimen Stability | Reference Range |
| Serum-SST | 7 days 2-8° C |
Male=4.25-30.37 pg/mL Female=0.04-4.18 pg/mL |
Specimen Requirements
Preferred amount: 1.0 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum |
Method
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
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Schedule
Mon-Fri
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Turn-Around Time
24hrs 2-8° C
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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
84402
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