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Epic Code LAB2111222 Testosterone, Total

Test Name Alias

Testosterone by LCMS | Testosterone Total | 533

Interface Order Alias

11289

Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: Blood

 

Container(s): Red top (no additive, PREFERRED), Gold top (SST-Gel, acceptable)

Preferred Volume to Collect: 3.0 mL

Minimum Volume to Collect: 2.0 mL

Neonate Volume to Collect: 2.0 mL

Capillary collect ok? Yes

Microtainer acceptable?  Yes

 

Collection Instructions:

  • After collection, gently invert tube 8-10 times.
  • Specimen should be processed within 2 hours – See Processing Instructions.

Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)

Processed Specimen: Serum

Centrifuge/Spin: Yes

Aliquot: Yes

 

Processing Instructions:

  • When tubes are clotted (30 minutes), centrifuge specimens
  • Pipette serum into aliquot tube

Minimum serum volume: 1.0 mL

Transport Temperature: Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 72 hours

Refrigerate: 7 days

Frozen: 14 days

Laboratory Retention: 7 days

Test Frequency

Batched and run 2 times per week, TAT 1-3 days.

Reference Range

Testosterone LCMS
Male
0 Minutes – 6 Months: 75 – 400 ng/dL
6 Months – 10 Years: 0 – 20 ng/dL
10 Years – 12 Years: 0 – 130 ng/dL
12 Years – 14 Years: 0 – 800 ng/dL
14 Years – 15 Years: 0 – 1200 ng/dL
15 Years – 17 Years: 100 – 1200 ng/dL
17 Years – 19 Years: 300 – 1200 ng/dL
19 Years – 150 Years: 240 – 950 ng/dL

Female
0 Minutes – 6 Months: 20 – 80 ng/dL
6 Months – 10 Years: 0 – 20 ng/dL
10 Years – 12 Years: 0 – 44 ng/dL
12 Years – 17 Years: 0 – 75 ng/dL
17 Years – 19 Years: 20 – 75 ng/dL
19 Years – 150 Years: 8 – 60 ng/dL

Performing Department

TOXICOLOGY

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Spectrum Health Regional Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry.

 

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Spectrum Health Toxicology Laboratory. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high-complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.

 

CPT

84403

CDM Code

4056715

Epic Test ID

1230101204

LOINC

Testosterne LCMS: 2986-8

Beaker LOINC

TOTAL TESTOSTERONE: 2986-8

Mayo Access Code

SHO533

Additional Information

Test replaces LAB124 Testosterone Total

Reviewed Date

12/6/2021

Beaker Names

Beaker Procedure Name: TOTAL TESTOSTERONE
Beaker Display Name: Total Testosterone
BEAKER TEST NAME: TOTAL TESTOSTERONE
BEAKER TEST REPORT NAME: Total Testosterone

Beaker Synonyms

TESTOSTERONE TOTAL

Beaker Collection and Specimen Handling

BEAKER COLLECTION: +S/PO/R

Beaker Location, Container and Temperature

BW TOXICOLOGY: RED TOP TUBE R (Preferred)-Refrigerated