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Test Code LAB124 Testosterone

Performing Lab

Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Ordering Recommendations

Evaluation of men with symptoms or signs of possible hypogonadism, such as loss of libido, erectile dysfunction, gynecomastia, osteoporosis, or infertility.

Evaluation of boys with delayed or precocious puberty.

Monitoring testosterone replacement therapy.

Monitoring antiandrogen therapy (eg, used in prostate cancer, precocious puberty, treatment of idiopathic hirsutism, male-to-female transgender disorders, etc.).

Evaluation of women with hirsutism, virilization, and oligoamenorrhea.

Evaluation of women with symptoms or signs of possible testosterone deficiency.

Evaluation of infants with ambiguous genitalia or virilization.

Diagnosis of androgen-secreting tumors.

Collect

Heparinized Plasma or Serum

Collection Device

Green or Gold Top Tube

Specimen Volume

5 mL

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Room Temp 8 Hours
Refrigerated 48 Hours
Frozen Indefinite

 

Storage/Transport Temperature

Room Temp, Refrigerated, Frozen

Minimum Requirements

0.5 mL

Methodology

Chemiluminescence

Start Date

9/13/2017

Last Review Date

7/13/25 ES

Specimen Handling

Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection.

Remarks

TURN AROUND TIME

STAT 1 Hour
Routine 8 Hours