Testosterone, total — lab reference
In the reference guideMorning 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.
Depends on total testosterone, SHBG, albumin, calculation, and assay.
No single normal cutoff fits every patient. Use age, baseline, trend, prostate size, risk factors, and shared decision-making.
Often used when total PSA is in an indeterminate zone. Use the performing-lab risk table.
Correct for albumin when appropriate or measure ionized calcium.
Fasting, Gilbert syndrome, hemolysis, and liver disease may alter result.
Review albumin, globulin, and electrophoresis when indicated.
Screening measure, not a stand-alone treatment target.
Affected by thyroid-binding globulin, pregnancy, estrogen, and medications.
Affected by binding proteins and nonthyroidal illness.
Interpret with iron, transferrin saturation, and ferritin.
No universal wellness target. Interpret with B12, folate, B6, kidney, thyroid, genetics, and medications.
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