Testosterone, total — lab reference
Some search terms matchedMorning collection preferred for men. Method and age matter; confirm unexpected low values.
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What’s searchable?Morning collection preferred for men. Method and age matter; confirm unexpected low values.
Mayo example age 20-24: M 5.25-20.7; F <0.13-1.08. Declines with age and is method-dependent.
Depends on total testosterone, SHBG, albumin, calculation, and assay.
Estrogen, thyroid, liver disease, insulin resistance, age, and medications affect SHBG.
Female cycle-phase detail is on the next section. LC-MS/MS is preferred at low concentrations.
Female phase detail is on the next section. Exogenous progesterone route/timing matters.
Interpret with testosterone or estradiol, FSH, cycle phase, and pituitary context.
Interpret with age, ovarian status, testosterone/estradiol, and pituitary context.
Stress, sleep, nipple stimulation, medications, pregnancy, and macroprolactin matter.
M 18-30: 105-728; F 18-30: 83-377. Values decline substantially with age.
Assay-specific and age-dependent.
Female follicular <80; luteal <285; postmeno <51. Morning timing and stimulation testing may be needed.
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