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Alternative Names:

Total testosterone

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

TES

Specimen Types:

Serum
Plasma

Container Types:

SST
Lithium Heparin (with Gel)

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Note: For retrospective test requests;

Serum stable for up to 7 days at either 2-8C or frozen (-20C or colder).

Avoid more than one freeze/thaw cycle.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge

Assay Frequency:

Twice weekly

External Laboratory:

The Alfred Pathology Service (APS)

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack