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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 Immunoassay

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. 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84403

Storage Stability

Ambient: 8 hours

Refrigerated: 48 hours

Frozen: -20 C >48 hours