Testosterone (Total): normal range and what it means
Primary androgen — affects muscle, libido, mood and energy.
Normal range
This marker’s healthy range depends on sex and age.
| Normal range | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Low | < 300 ng/dL | < 15 ng/dL |
| Normal | 300 – 1000 ng/dL | 15 – 70 ng/dL |
| High | ≥ 1000 ng/dL | ≥ 70 ng/dL |
What it measures
The total amount of testosterone in your blood, bound and free. It influences muscle, libido, mood and bone density.
What moves it
Sleep, body fat, training, stress and age.
How to bring it into range
Strength training, sufficient sleep, fat loss and managing stress.
How fast it responds
Weeks to months.
Also reported as: total testosterone
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Common questions
- What is a normal Testosterone (Total) level?
- Normal: 300 – 1000 ng/dL. This marker’s healthy range depends on sex and age.
- What does a high Testosterone (Total) mean?
- A value above the reference band means Testosterone (Total) is outside the range typical for a healthy adult. A single reading is rarely conclusive on its own — what matters is the trend across draws and the other markers around it, which is why HealthOS reads the whole panel together rather than one number at a time.
- How do I improve my Testosterone (Total)?
- Strength training, sufficient sleep, fat loss and managing stress.
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Reference ranges are general-population guidance compiled from common clinical laboratories, not a diagnosis. Lab-to-lab ranges differ. Always read your results with your doctor.