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Testosterone Free

CPT/HCPCS 84402
Order Code CH258
Turnaround Time 24-48 hours
Test Includes

Testosterone Free

Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Serum
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)

SST (Tiger Top)

Preferred Specimens
Serum
Collection Instructions
(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