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NAME |
METHOD |
REFERENCE RANGE |
UNITS |
 |
Testosterone Total |
CL |
view ref range |
ng/dL |
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TYPE |
VOLUME |
TEMPERATURE |
INSTRUCTIONS |
PRIMARY |
1 |
Serum |
2 (1) mL
|
Refrigerated - 7 Day(s), Frozen - 2 Month(s) |
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Reliable indicator of LH secretion and Leydig cell function; evaluate gonadal and adrenal function; helpful in the diagnosis of hypogonadism in males and hirsutism and virilization in females. 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: 84403
Notes: Please supply age and gender of patient on Specialty's Test Requisition Form. Also available Testosterone, Free, #3247 and Testosterone, Bioavailable, #3916.