3244 Testosterone, Total

Components
NAME METHOD REFERENCE RANGE UNITS
Testosterone Total CL  view ref range  ng/dL 


Specimen Requirements
TYPE VOLUME TEMPERATURE INSTRUCTIONS
PRIMARY
1 Serum 2 (1) mL   Refrigerated - 7 Day(s), Frozen - 2 Month(s)  


Clinical utility
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).


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.