ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Testosterone, Adult Male : 0070130

Mnemonic: TESTOS

Methodology: Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect:  One 6 mL serum separator tube or green (lithium heparin). Specimen should be collected between 6-10 a.m.

Transport:  1 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL)  Also acceptable: plasma (EDTA or heparin).  Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Pediatric Collection/Transport:  0.3 mL serum at 2-8°C.

Stability:  After separation from cells: Ambient: 2 days; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 6 months
Reference Interval:
Male:
14-15 years: 33-585 ng/dL
16-17 years: 185-886 ng/dL
18-39 years: 400-1080 ng/dL
40-59 years: 350-890 ng/dL
60 years and older: 350-720 ng/dL

Tanner Stage IV:  165-854 ng/dL
Tanner Stage V:  194-783 ng/dL
Interpretive Data: To convert to nmol/L, multiply ng/dL by 0.0347.
Note: This test is not recommended for females or children.  For testing on females or children refer to Testosterone, Females or Children (0081058).
CPT Code(s): 84403
 
 

 

 

 
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