Test Code TESTO Testosterone, Total
Additional Codes
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Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Performing Laboratory
Holland Hospital Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen must arrive within 24 hours of draw.
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint-top (Lithium heparin) tube
Specimen volume: 0.5 mL of plasma
Collection Instructions:
Note: 1. Indicate plasma
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube
Specimen volume: 0.5 mL of serum
Collection Instructions: Note: 1. Indicate serum
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate; Freeze if >48 hrs.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84403 (HH Bill Code 0205026)
Reference Values
Males >45 yrs: 155-721 ng/dL
Females: 10-71 ng/dL