CPT/HCPCS
84402
Order Code
CH258
Turnaround Time
24-48 hours
Test Includes
Testosterone Free
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Serum
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
SST (Tiger Top)
Preferred Specimens
Serum
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Transport at Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 5 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Reject Criteria
Grossly icteric
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay, Spectrophotometry,
Calculation
Clinical Significance
Evaluate hirsutism and masculinization in women; evaluate testicular function in clinical states where the testosterone binding proteins may be altered (obesity, cirrhosis, thyroid disorders).
Reference Ranges
Male:
9 – 30 ng/dL
Female:
< 2.2 ng/dL
