Test Code TESTO Testosterone, Total, Males (Adult), Immunoassay
Specimen Collection Requirements
Testosterone, Total, Males (Adult), Immunoassay
| Dept: | Chemistry |
| SPECIMEN COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS | |
| Collection Container: |
SST |
| Specimen: | Serum |
| Transport Temperature: | Room Temperature |
| Specimen Volume: | Preferred Volume: 1 mL; Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL |
| Also Acceptable: | Red Top Tube |
| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Performed: | Monday - Saturday |
| Reported: | Same Day |
| Methodology: | Chemiluminescence |
| CPT: | 84403 |
| LOINC: | 2986-8 |
| Stability: | Room Temperature: 3 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 28 Days |
| Reference Range: |
Male: 18-49 years 197.0-670.0 50+ years 188.0-684.0 This test is not recommended for the determination of testosterone for female and pediatric (<18 years) patients. Order - Testosterone, Total, LC/MS/MS. |