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NAME |
METHOD |
REFERENCE RANGE |
UNITS |
 |
Testosterone Total |
CL |
view ref range |
ng/dL |
 |
Testosterone Free |
RIA |
view ref range |
ng/dL |
 |
Testosterone % Free |
CALC |
view ref range |
% of total |
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TYPE |
VOLUME |
TEMPERATURE |
INSTRUCTIONS |
PRIMARY |
1 |
Serum |
1.5 (1) mL
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Refrigerated - 7 Day(s), Frozen - 2 Month(s) |
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Used to evaluate hirsutism and masculinization in women or testicular function in clinical states where the testosterone binding proteins may be altered (obesity, cirrhosis, thyroid disorders). Total testosterone includes free testosterone, weakly bound testosterone (bound to albumin), and tightly bound testosterone (bound to SHBG or sex hormone binding globulin).
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Reported: Same day
CPT Code: 84402, 84403
Notes: This test should be ordered for males 12 years or older. Please supply DOB and gender of patient on Specialty's Test Requisition Form. Also available Testosterone, Free, #3247; Testosterone, Total, #3244.