Test Code LAB9868 Testosterone, Total by Mass Spec
Performing Section
Sendout
Specimen Type
Serum//Plasma:
Light green top tube-Lithium Heparin (Default)
Gold top tube-SST
Dark green top tube-Sodium Heparin
Specimen Volume
Preferred: 1.0 ml
Minimum: 0.6 ml
Processing Instructions
*Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
1) Centrifuge sample per procedure
2) Pipette off serum into our off tube
3) Place sample in refrigerator
4) Send sample refrigerated via courier
Temperature
Refrigerated
TAT
4 days
CPT
84003
Additional Notes
Send out to ARUP