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Testosterone, Total, LC/MS-MS (Women/Children)
$57.01
A highly sensitive blood test that measures testosterone levels using advanced LC/MS-MS technology for women, children, and hypogonadal men.
 
SKU
070001
CPT
84403
Methodology
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)
Turnaround Time
3 - 6 days
Testosterone, Total, LC/MS-MS is a highly sensitive and specific test that measures total testosterone levels using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry technology. This advanced methodology is specifically designed to accurately measure the low testosterone levels found in women, children, adolescents, and hypogonadal men. The test is particularly valuable for evaluating androgen excess in women, which can cause hirsutism, acne, menstrual irregularities, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). In children, it helps assess delayed or precocious puberty and various developmental disorders. The LC/MS-MS method provides superior accuracy compared to immunoassays, especially for low-level measurements, making it the gold standard for testosterone testing in these populations. This test is essential for diagnosing endocrine disorders and guiding appropriate hormonal therapy.
Reference Range

See table.

Male(ng/dL)
premature (26 to 28 weeks) day 459.0−125.0
premature (31 to 35 weeks) day 437.0−198.0
newborns75.0−400.0
1 to 7 months: Levels decrease rapidly the first week to 20.0−50.0 ng/dL, then increase to 60.0−400.0 ng/dL (mean = 190.0) between 20 to 60 days. Levels then decline to prepubertal range levels of <2.5−10.0 by seven months.
Female(ng/dL)
premature (26 to 28 weeks) day 45.0−16.0
premature (31 to 35 weeks) day 45.0−22.0
newborns20.0−64.0
1 to 7 months: Levels decrease during the first month to <10.0 and remain there until puberty.
Prepubertal Children(ng/dL)
male (1 to 10 years)<2.5−10.0
female (1 to 9 years)<2.5−10.0
Tanner Stage
StageAge (y)

Male

(ng/dL)

I<9.8<2.5−10.0
II9.8 to 14.518.0−150.0
III10.7 to 15.4100.0−320.0
IV11.8 to 16.2200.0−620.0
V12.8 to 17.3350.0−970.0
StageAge (y)

Female

(ng/dL)

I<9.2<2.5−10.0
II9.2 to 13.77.0−28.0
III10.0 to 14.415.0−35.0
IV10.7 to 15.613.0−32.0
V11.8 to 18.620.0−38.0
Adult Male 
>18 years264.0−916.0
Adult Female 
premenopausal10.0−55.0
postmenopausal7.0−40.0
Order Code
070001
Order Code Name
Testosterone, Total, LC/MS
Order Loinc
2986-8
Result Code
070000
Result Code Name
Testosterone, Total, LC/MS
Uofm
ng/dL
Result Loinc
2986-8