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 |