Testosterone Total
Additional Codes
LAB124
Performing Laboratory
MBMC Main Laboratory
Methodology
Immunoenzymatic
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint-green top (lithium heparin
gel)
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Alternative Specimen Type: Serum
Alternative Container/ Tube: Gold, Serum gel
Alternative Specimen Volume: Full tube
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: within 4 hours
Reference Values
0-50 yr: F: 8.4-48.1 ng/dL; M: 249-836 ng/dL
>50 yr F: 2.9-40.8 ng/dL; M: 193-740 ng/dL
Test Classification and CPT Coding
Test Classification:This test has been cleared
or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used
per manufacturer’s instructions.
CPT Code:
84403
Stability
5 days Refrigerated