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HelpTest ID BLOD0606 Total Testosterone, AM Draw Males
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Heparinized Plasma is not acceptable.
Note: Ideal collection time is between 8 and 10 am.
Test is affected by gross hemolysis and moderate lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.4 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 8 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 4 weeks |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Sioux Falls – Competitive Immunoassay
Rapid City - Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
Sanford Laboratories Rapid City
CPT
84403
Interface Build Information
SANFORD LABORATORY INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 3873 | Testosterone |