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Epic EAP: LAB124
Epic Description: TESTOSTERONE
Synonym
Total Testosterone
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred | Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel | 5.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Preferred Micropuncture | Gold Micro, Clot Activator with Inert Gel | 3 x 0.6 mL | 2 x 0.6 mL |
Ochsner LSU Shreveport and St. Mary's Place:
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Red, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
5.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Preferred Micropuncture | Red Micro, Clot Activator with Inert Gel | 2 X 0.6 mL |
1 X 0.6 mL |
OALH LAB:
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Red, No Clot Activator, No Gel |
4.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum/plasma into plastic vial and refrigerate. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 2.0 mL
Minimum 1.0 mL
Neonatal Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL (may require redraw if QNS)
Performing Lab
Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
24/7
Routine Turnaround Time
24 hours
OALH Lab: 240 min
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum/plasma into plastic vial and refrigerate.
CPT Code Information
84403