Test Code LAB124 Testosterone, Total, Serum
Specimen Requirement
1.0 mL Serum; SST Tube Acceptable
Specimen Stability
8 hours at 20 to 25° C
7 days at 2 to 8° C
If > 7 days freeze at -20° C
Testing Schedule
Daily
Reference Range
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
Testing Department
Chemistry
Method
Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA)
CPT codes
84403
Outpatient Turnaround Time
24 hours after receipt
Inpatient STAT Turnaround Time
Not Applicable
Inpatient Routine Turnaround Time
4 hours after receipt