Testosterone Total (Total Testosterone)

Message
Do not use samples that have been stored at room temperature for longer than 8 hours.


Test Code
TSTO


Preferred Specimen
1 mL Serum


Instructions
"Minimum specimen requirement 0.5ml
Testing Frequency: Daily"


Transport Container
SST


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: 8hrs Room Temp; 48 hours refrigerated


Methodology
Chemilumimescence

Reference Range
"M Up to 199 Years 241 - 827 ng/dL
F Up to 199 Years 14 - 76 ng/dL"




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.