LabwiseTestosterone, Totalng/dL
Total testosterone includes both protein-bound and free hormone. Levels are highest in the morning.
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What Testosterone, Total measures
Total testosterone includes both protein-bound and free hormone. Levels are highest in the morning.
If your Testosterone, Total is low
Total testosterone below the range varies with time of day, sleep, weight and illness; morning repeats are usually suggested before drawing conclusions.
Commonly associated with
- Afternoon draw
- Poor sleep
- Higher body weight
- Illness or medications
- Age
If your Testosterone, Total is high
Total testosterone above the range is commonly associated with supplements or testosterone therapy, and in women with polycystic ovary syndrome or adrenal factors.
Commonly associated with
- Testosterone therapy or supplements
- Polycystic ovary syndrome
- Adrenal factors
Typical reference range
| Group | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Women | 8 – 60 ng/dL |
| Men | 264 – 916 ng/dL |
Typical adult values used by many US labs. Your own report prints the range your lab validated for its method, and that range is the one that counts. Labwise always uses the printed range first.
If it is within range
Your total testosterone is within the range printed by your lab.
Also listed as
Testosterone, Testosterone, Total, MS, Total Testosterone, Testosterone,Total,LC/MS, Testosterone, Serum
Related tests
This page is general information about what a laboratory test measures and what results outside a reference range are commonly associated with. It is not medical advice, does not diagnose any condition and does not replace your clinician. Discuss your results with your healthcare provider.