Testosterone Free, Total and Bioavailable w/SHBG, Adult Male
Order Name
TEST FTSBM
Test Number: 3602547
Revision Date 06/04/2021
Test Number: 3602547
Revision Date 06/04/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Testosterone Total, Adult Male
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Chemiluminescence Assay | 2986-8 |
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Testosterone Free (Males)
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Calculation | |
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Sex Hormone Binding Globulin
|
Chemiluminescence Assay | 13967-5 |
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Testosterone Biovailable Male
|
Calculation |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.5 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator (Red Top, No-Gel) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Not Recommended for Females and Children 13 years and under Preferred to separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Stability: Ambient 8 hrs. Refrigerated 7 days. Frozen 3 months. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon-Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 Days |
| Notes | For Females and Children 13 years and under use the following test code: Testosterone Free and Total with SHBG by LCMS [3602546] |
| CPT Code(s) | 84403, 84270 |
| Internal Comments | 3/27/17 - updated female/child test code - JLS 6/15/18 Stability After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 30 days. Stability: Ambient 8 hrs. Refrigerated 7 days. Frozen > 7 days JK 4/29/19 changed name from Testosterone Total, Free, SHBG, Biovailable, Males (Adult) to Testosterone Free, Total and Bioavailable w/SHBG, Adult Male - JK |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |