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Test Code LAB124 Testosterone, Total

Intended Use

Used to aid in the diagnosis of multiple conditions in both males and females

Methodology

Chemiluminescent Immunoenzymatic Assay

Performing Laboratory

SPH

Specimen Requirements

Preferred: Plasma (heparinized)

Container/Tube: Light Green/Mint top (lithium heparin) tube

 

Acceptable: Serum

Container/Tube: Plain, red-top or gold, serum gel tube

 

Specimen Volume:  1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL)

 

Collection Instructions:  Forward promptly. 

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 8 hours

 

Refrigerated: 48 hours

 

Frozen (< -20C): >48 hours or two thaw cycles

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84403