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HelpTest Code MISCA1; 81059 Testosterone, Free (Adult Females, Children, or Individuals on Testosterone-Suppressing Hormone Therapy)
Additional Codes
| Epic EAP | Order Code |
|---|---|
| LAB2608 | MISCA1: 81059 Testosterone, Free (Adult Females, Children, or Individuals on Testosterone-Suppressing Hormone Therapy) |
Specimen Requirements
Patient Preparation
Collect between 6-10 a.m.
Collect
Serum separator tube or green (sodium or lithium heparin).
Specimen Preparation
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP standard transport tube. (Min: 0.8 mL)
Unacceptable Conditions
EDTA plasma.
Stability
After separation from cells:
Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 1 week
Frozen: 6 months
CPT
84402
Performed
Daily
Report available in 1-5 days.
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratories
Methodology
Quantitative High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry / Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay (ECLIA) / Calculation