TESTOSTERONE, TOTAL

Synonyms:
Computer Code: TEST
Specimen Collection: 3 mL blood (light green top (Li Heparin) preferred. Red/gold acceptable).
Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: If red or gold top, allow to clot. All tubes should be centrifuged for 20 minutes, remove serum/plasma and freeze if not to be analyzed once received by the lab. Min. 0.5 mL serum/plasma.
Reference Values: Prepubertal Children: 10-20 NG/DL Adult Females: 10-75 NG/DL Adult Males: NORMAL >320 NG/DL EQUIVOCAL 200-319 NG/DL HYPOGONADISM <200 NG/DL
Lab Code: Chemistry
Requisition: SPEC C
Test Frequency: Daily
Routine TAT: 4 hrs
Stat TAT: 60 min
CPT Code(s): 84403
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII