TESTOS
Testosterone, Total Only, Serum or Plasma
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2412
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Required Patient Info:
The patient's age and sex are required on the request form for processing.
Container Type:
Serum gel tube or green top (sodium heparin) tube
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
2 mL
Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Store and Transport:
Room Temperature: < 12 hours
Refrigerated: > 12 hours
Refrigerated: > 12 hours
CPT Codes:
84403 - Testosterone (EAP 30015220)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Reference Ranges:
Males:
<50 yrs:
197 - 670
ng/dL
≥ 50 yrs:
188 - 684
ng/dL
Females:
< 50 yrs:
8 - 35
ng/dL
≥ 50 yrs:
<7 - 36
ng/dL
Notes:
High serum biotin levels may interfere with this assay and result in a false decrease in values. A repeat test 24 – 48 hours after stopping oral biotin may be requested.