Testosterone (Total)

Endocrine & Reproductive

Normal Reference Ranges

Adult

Male: 300-1000 | Female: 15-70 ng/dL

Pediatric

Varies significantly by age/Tanner stage ng/dL

Clinical Significance

Major male sex hormone. Must be measured in the morning when levels are highest.

Causes of High

  • PCOS (Females)
  • Adrenal tumors
  • Exogenous androgen use
  • Testicular tumors

Causes of Low

  • Hypogonadism (Primary or Secondary)
  • Klinefelter syndrome
  • Severe obesity
  • Aging