Testosterone total

Also Known As: Testosterone total

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About the Test
Description:

Hormone responsible for development of male secondary sex characteristics; in females it is converted to estradiol, the major female sex hormone.

Clinical Significance:

o evaluate infertility or erectile dysfunction in adult males. In boys, to investigate delayed puberty. Infemales, to investigate development of male traits (virilization)

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Target Levels (where applicable)

REFERENCE INTERVALS FOR ADULTS: 240-870 ng/dl.

What is being checked

INCREASE IN: Testicular tumors, Use of androgens, Congenital adrenal hyperplasia,; In female: PCOSOvarian or adrenal gland tumor.

DECREASE IN: Hypothalamic or pituitary disease, testicular failure and infertilityChronic disease, such as diabetes.