Testosterone, Free (Dialysis) and Total, MS

Test Code

36170

Includes

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

Preferred Specimen

1.8 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)

Minimum Volume

0.9 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Plasma collected in: Sodium heparin (green-top) or lithium heparin (green-top) tube

Instructions

Specify age and sex on test request form

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 21 days
Frozen: 2 years

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

Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Serum separator tube (SST)

Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry • Equilibrium Dialysis • Calculation (CALC)

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Daily; Report available: 4 days

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Clinical Significance

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

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute

14225 Newbrook Drive

Chantilly, VA 20153

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.