Testosterone, Total, LC/MS/MS

Supply #T05 Red Top Tube (NO GEL) 10mL

Test Code: 15983

CPT Code(s): 84403

Methodology: Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)

Clinical Significance: Helpful in assessing testicular function in male and managing hirsutism, virilization in females.

Additional names: Not applicable

Collection Guide: 

Supply: T05 - Red Top Tube (NO GEL) 10mL

Preferred Specimen: Serum

Preferred Volume: 1mL

Transport Container: Red Top Tube (NO GEL)

Transport Temperature: Room temperature

Specimen Stability: Room temperature: 7 days

Reject due: Specimens collected in serum separator tube (SST); Gross hemolysis; Gross lipemia

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