Modality

TM

Location

5th Floor Annexe Bldg.

Test Name

Serum Testosterone (New service introduce w.e.f. 16.08.2016)

Test Code

F838

Test Status

Active

Nature of Specimen

Clotted blood

Quantity Required

5 ml blood

Type of Container

Blood Collection Tube Red / Yellow Top

Method Used

CMIA

Collection Instruction

Refer Primary Sample Collection Manual for internal use only

Patient Instruction

Not Applicable

Transport Instruction for TMH patients

Immediate

Transport Instruction for Refereal patients

Within 2hrs of collection. ( Temp to be maintained between 2-8°C)

Dept. Acceptance Time

Mon–Fri 7.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m.

Sat – 07.00 a.m. – 01.00 p.m.

Turn Around Time

Routine samples : 5 hours for routine samples,

Stat samples         : 2 hours 

Time for Additional Examination

Mon - Fri : Same day upto 03.00 p.m.    Mon - Fri : 7.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m

Sat             : Same day upto 01.00 p.m.

Sample Storage After Reporting

24 hours at 2-8°C

Resource Person for Report Status

HOD

Telephone

24177000

Extension

7251/7252/4339/ 4351 /4352 /4353

Test Schedule

Mon - Sat    except holiday

Use

Diagnosis & treatment of disorders involving male sex hormones including primary & secondary hypogonadism, delayed or precocious puberty impotence in males & in females hirsutism (excessive hair) & virilization(masculinization) due to tumors, polycystic ovaries & adrenogenital syndromes.