Test Code LAB124 Testosterone, Total, Serum

Specimen Requirement

1.0 mL Serum; SST Tube Acceptable

8 hours at 20 to 25° C

7 days at 2 to 8° C

If > 7 days freeze at -20° C

Daily

Males (21 – 49 years) 47 – 980 ng/dL

Males (> 50 years) 127 – 1,020 ng/dL

Females (21 – 49 years) 7 – 79 ng/dL

Females (> 50 years) 9 – 37 ng/dL

Chemistry

Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA)

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