Test Overview
Method
Chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA)
Method Description
Abbott Alinity i
Result Included
Testosterone - Total
Specimen
Specimen Type
Serum; PlasmaContainers
Preferred Containers
Gold top (clot activator & gel); Red top (no additive)
Acceptable Containers
Green top (Na Heparin); Green top (Li Heparin); Lavender top (EDTA); <b>Avoid plasma gel tubes</b>
Volume
Sample Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Separate as soon as possible. Store and send frozen.
Additional Information
Indicate date of birth and sex for interpretation of result.
Stability
| Ambient | Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|---|
| 8 hours | 7 days | > 7 days |
Avoid more than 1 freeze/thaw cycle
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specimen | PST collection tubes |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
2 days
Specimen Retention Time
7 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Testosterone - Totalnmol/LMale ≥18 y: 7.7 - 30.2
Female ≥18 y: 0.4 - 1.9ng/dL x 0.0347
Referral Location
Canada
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEST | Testosterone in SER/PLAS, Total | 3402 | nmol/L |
| Test Comment | 40002 |
Test Version
Last Updated
2023-09-01