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Alternative Names:

LCMSMS Testosterone

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

TESTOLCMS

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

Plain tube - serum (no Gel)

Adults Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Must be collected in Serum (no gel).

Retrospective Testing: Serum stable for up to 7 days at either 4-8C or frozen (-20C or colder). Avoid more than one freeze-thaw cycle.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Twice weekly

External Laboratory:

Monash Pathology

Additional Notes:

LCMSMS Testosterone assay performed by Monash Pathology on Tuesday and Thursdays. Results available on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Must be approved by Chemical Pathologist