Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
Synonyms
Testosterone, Total, Pediatric
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Valencia
Epic ID
LAB01070
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in a sodium (green-top) or lithium heparin (green-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 2 Years
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Gross lipemia; Serum/Plasma Separator Tube (SST/PST)
Test Volume Required
0.5 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.18 mL Serum or Plasma
CPT Codes
84403
Revised
01-28-18
Initials
SL