Test Code LAB5316 TESTOSTERONE, TOTAL
Specimen Type
Preferred Sample: Serum (SST, Gold, Tiger, Red Top-no gel)
Alternative Sample: EDTA
Specimen Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Microtainer - 0.2mL
Turnaround Time
STAT: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours
Test Schedule
Daily
Sample Stability
Room temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Method
Immunoassay
Reference Ranges
Male: 47.01 - 980.56 ng/dL, 49 year and older: 127.18-1020.36 ng/dL
Female: 7.21 - 79.31 ng/dL, 49 year and older: 8.65-36.92 ng/dL
Critical Values: None
Reporting Limit
Measuring Range: 4.33-1500.00 ng/dL
Reporting Range: 4.33-6000.00 ng/dL (1:4 dilution)
Interference
Hemolysis: 500mg/dL
Icterus: 20 mg/dL
Lipemia: 2000mg/dL
Synonyms
TTST, LAB5316, ANDROGENS, TOTAL TESTOSTERONE
CPT Codes
84403