ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0070130: Testosterone, Adult Male |
| Test Mnemonic: TESTOS | |
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Methodology: Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: Within 24 hours |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: One 6 mL SST 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 |
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| Reference Interval: |
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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: | |
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To convert to nmol/L, multiply ng/dL by 0.0347.
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| 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 |