Testosterone, Total by Mass Spectrometry
Order Name
TTST
Revision Date 10/24/2019
Revision Date 10/24/2019
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Testosterone, Total by Mass Spectrometry
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| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1.0 mL (0.215 mL) | Serum | Red Top | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Label specimen with Mobilab label or with patient name (first and last), date of birth, date and time of collection, collector initials, and test(s) being ordered. | |||
| Reference Range | An interpretive report will be provided. | |||
| Methodology | Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) Portions of this test are covered by patent(s) held by Quest Diagnostics |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Monday through Saturday; Continuous until 2 p.m. |
| Expected TAT | 3 Days |
| Notes | Specimen Stability: Refrigerated (preferred) - 14 Days Frozen - 60 Days |
| CPT Code(s) | 84403 |
| Lab Section | NRLS-Mayo Medical Laboratories |