Test Code LAB10404 Testosterone, Free
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
TESF
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Alternate Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Transport
Serum frozen
Preferred Transport Temperature
Frozen
Processing
Centrifuge, separate and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw-capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: 2 months
Minimum Testing Volume
0.3 mL
Reference Range
Male:
Age Range 20-50 years: 5.1-41.5 pg/mLFemales:
Reproductive Age: <2.7 pg/mL Post Menopausal: <2.1 pg/mLMethodology
Radioimmunoassay
Performed
Monday – Friday
Reported
4 Days
CPT Codes
84402
Unacceptable Conditions
Plasma, lipemic, hemolyzed and icteric specimens.