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HelpEpic Test Code LAB124 Testosterone: Total
Performing Location(s)
BMC
Specimen Type
Serum
Preferred Container
Gold or Red top tube
Blood Tube Draw Volume
Min 50% draw volume
Minimum Volume to Submit for Testing
1 mL Serum
- Multiple test can be performed from this volume. For question please contact the lab at 547-3975.
Storage Requirements
Sample tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection
Gold tops DO NOT ALIQUOT
Aliquot Red tops
See Causes of Rejection for temperature requirements.
Transportation Needs
Deliver specimen to laboratory within 1 hour of collection if unspun. If not possible see "storage Requirements".
Reference Values
| Population | Units | Reference Range |
| Female | ng/mL | 0.1-0.8 |
| Male | ng/mL | 1.8-7.8 |
| Unknown | ng/mL | 01.-7.8 |
Additional Information
This test is not available on a STAT basis. If an emergency request is necessary, call 3731 for availability. Pathologist approval may be required.
NOTE: Specimens are good for 3 days if stored @ refrigerated temperature (2-8 degrees centigrade). Specimens that will not be tested within 3 days should be stored frozen at -20 degrees centigrade or below
Causes for Rejection
Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen
Less than 50% draw for Vacutainer tubes
> 48 hours Refrigerated
> 8 hours Room Temp
> 48 hours Frozen
Hemolysis > 1000 mg/dL HgB
Lipemia > 1800 mg/dL Trig
Bilirubin > 10 mg/dL Bili
Days of Analysis
All
Available STAT
No
Methodology
Beckman AU/Dx Series
CPT Code
84403
Last Updated
29-NOV-24 MS