Testosterone - Total
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Testosterone – Total, Serum/Plasma
Test ID: TEST
Test
Method
Chemiluminescence Immunometric Immunoassay
Method Description
Abbott Alinity i
Report Includes
Specimens
Serum; Plasma
Test Location
University Health Network, 200 Elizabeth St, 11E-444, Toronto ON M5G 2C4
Test Version
1-Sep-2023
Specimen
Specimens
Serum; Plasma
Collection Containers
Preferred
Gold top (clot activator & gel); Red top (no additive)
Acceptable
Green top (Na Heparin); Green top (Li Heparin); Lavender top (EDTA); Avoid plasma gel tubes
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 | 8 hours |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | > 7 days |
Additional Stability Information
Avoid more than 1 freeze/thaw cycle
Rejection Criteria
| Specimen | PST collection tubes |
|---|
Test Version
1-Sep-2023
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Chemiluminescence Immunometric Immunoassay
Method Description
Abbott Alinity i
Turnaround Time
2 days
Specimen Retention Time
7 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Testosterone - Total | nmol/L |
|
ng/dL x 0.0347 | |
Test Location
University Health Network, 200 Elizabeth St, 11E-444, Toronto ON M5G 2C4
Test Version
1-Sep-2023
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| TEST | 3402Testosterone in SER/PLAS, Total | nmol/L |
| 40002Test Comment |
Test Version
1-Sep-2023