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Epic 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