Testosterone, Free (Dialysis) and Total, MS : 36170

Test Code
TESFTQ or 36170


CPT Codes
84402, 84403

Transport Container
1.8 mL Serum or Plasma collected in a Red-top (no gel) tube, Green-top sodium heparin or lithium heparin tube, or Serum Separator tube (SST) in a standard transport tube.
  
Minimum Voume:  0.9 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.


Specimen Stability
Ambient: 7 days; Refrigerated: 21 days; Frozen: 21 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis, Gross lipemia


Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry, Equilibrium Dialysis,  Calculation

Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday


Report Available
4 days


Limitations
This test was developed and its analytical performance
characteristics have been determined by medfusion. It has
not been cleared or approved by the FDA. This assay has
been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is
used for clinical purposes.


Reference Range
By report.


Clinical Significance
Helpful in assessing testicular function in prepubescent hypogonadal males and in managing hirsutism, virilization in females.


Performing Laboratory
med fusion



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.