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TESTOSTERONE

Test Details
Test Name : TESTOSTERONE
Alternative Test Names : TESTOSTERONE, TESTOSTERONE TOTAL
Code: 340
Test Overview : Useful in evaluating adrenal and gonadal function and as an aid in the differential diagnosis of adrenal and testicular dysfunction.
Test Preparation Instructions : N/A
Turnaround Time: 1 DAY
Reference Interval:
Age Reference Interval
Sex Low High Component Low High Units Note
M 0 5 M
F 0 5 M
M 6 M 9 YRS < 1.0 Nanomole/Litre
F 6 M 12 YRS < 1.0 Nanomole/Litre
F >= 13 YRS < 2.0 Nanomole/Litre
M 10 14 YRS < 29.0 Nanomole/Litre
M >= 15 YRS 7.6 31.4 Nanomole/Litre
Age
Sex Low High Component
M 0 5 M
F 0 5 M
M 6 M 9 YRS
F 6 M 12 YRS
F >= 13 YRS
M 10 14 YRS
M >= 15 YRS

Reference Interval
Low High Units Note
< 1.0 Nanomole/Litre
< 1.0 Nanomole/Litre
< 2.0 Nanomole/Litre
< 29.0 Nanomole/Litre
7.6 31.4 Nanomole/Litre
(1)

Levels decrease rapidly the first week,
then increase between 20 to 60 days.
Levels then decline to prepubertal range levels
by six months.

(2)

Levels decline after birth to
prepubertal range levels by six months.

(3)

Testosterone levels in puberty are highly variable.
Interpretation of this result needs to take the patient's
clinical information and stage of maturation into
consideration.

Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container: SGT
Volume: 1.00mL

Collection Requirements: Centrifuge.
Storage and Transport: Store and ship refrigerated.

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