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Test Code ANDRST Androstenedione  

Important Note

Aids in the investigation of virilizing endocrinopathies and in managing congenital adrenal hyperplasia in conjunction with other sex steroids. Not recommended for initial evaluation of polycystic ovarian syndrome.
 

Additional Codes

2001638

Methodology

Quantitative HPLC-Tandem Mass Spectrometry

Specimen Type

Blood
 

Preferred Collection Container

SST

Collection Volume

2.0 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

1.0 mL

Collection Instructions

Collect between 6 - 10 am
 

Transport

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

Ambient greater than 24 hours

Specimen Storage and Stability

Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 6 months
 

Turn Around Time

2-5 days

Lab Department

Referred Testing

Test Alias

2001638, Androstenedione; DELTA
 

CPT Coding

82157

EPIC Code

LAB518

Acceptable Collection Container

SST, GRN-PST, LAV
 

Testing Volume

0.3 mL

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Sunday through Saturday

LOINC

1854-9