Testosterone, Female/Child, Ultra

Test Code: TD_2833

CPT Code(s): 84403

$39

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Testosterone by LC-MS/MS for child
Testosterone by LC-MS/MS for female
Ultrasensitive testosterone, child
Ultrasensitive testosterone, female

Test Includes

Testosterone, Female/Child, Ultra

Methodology

Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis
Heat-inactivated samples

Reference Range(s)

By Report

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Plain Red Top Tube

Minimum Volume

2 mL Serum

Sample Stability

3 days room temperature
1 week refrigerated
1 month frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Refrigerate.

Alternative Specimen

2 mL serum. Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate.