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 |