Test Code TESTO Testosterone, Serum
Performing Laboratory
ChristianaCare-Newark Campus
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)
Reference Values
|
Age |
Range (ng/dL) |
|
Male |
|
|
21 - 49 years |
240 – 871 |
|
≥ 50 years |
221 – 716 |
|
Female |
|
|
21 - 49 years |
14 – 53 |
|
≥ 50 years |
12 – 36 |
This test should not be used for patients taking Nandrolone.
Physician Office Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: 3.5-mL gel separator tube
Specimen: Full tube
Collection Instructions:
Note: Label tube with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, date and time of draw, collector’s initials, and type of specimen.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
Routine Turnaround Time: not available
STAT Turnaround Time: not available