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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 are stable in original tubes for 24 hours 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

>24 hours Gold top
> 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

26-OCT-24 MS