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Test Code TESTO Testosterone, Total

Additional Codes

Ordering Mnemonic
TESTO

 

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