Testosterone Total, LCMS
Order Name
TEST T LCMS
Test Number: 3602651
Revision Date 06/28/2023
Test Number: 3602651
Revision Date 06/28/2023
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Testosterone, Total
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Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry | 2986-8 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Recommended for Women, children under 13 years of age, hypogonadal males, or patients undergoing anti-androgenic therapies. Specimen: Serum - Red-top tube or serum separator (SST) Collection: Serum should be transferred from cells within one hour of collection and transferred to a plastic transport tube. Preferred Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL (0.2 mL min - does not allow for repeat testing) Storage/ Transport Temperature: Room temperature, refrigerated or frozen Stability: Room Temp: 8 days; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 5.58 years Cause for Rejection: Improperly labeled specimens, specimens collected tube other than red-top or SST. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon-Fri |
| Expected TAT | 2-5 Days |
| CPT Code(s) | 84403 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |