Back to Test Directory0168 : Androstenedione, LC/MS/MS
INFORMATION:
Alternate Name:
Androgen
Methodology:
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Clinical Utility:
Used to evaluate androgen production in hirsute females.Androstenedione is useful when evaluating patients with androgen excess and managing patients with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH).
ORDERING:
Test Code:
0168-5
Turnaround Time:
8 DAYS
Preferred Specimen:
1 mL Red Top
Collection:
| Container | Qty | Temp | Stability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Top | 1 | Refrigerate | 28 DAYS |
Collection Instructions:
RED: Fill tube, label with patient name
Storage Transport Instructions:
Custom Instruction: Draw blood in a red top tube (no gel). Separate serum after clotting. An early morning specimen is preferred.
Alternative Specimen:
Aliquot Plasma Heparinized-green top, Aliquot Plasma-EDTA-Lavender Top , Lavender top- EDTA, Pediatric Lavender, Microtainer - Pediatric Green Top, Green top- Sodium Heparin, Aliquot Serum- Red Top, Blue-Royal Blue Top K2 EDTA Plasma(*LAVENDER LINE), Aliquot Royal Blue Plasma, Microtainer - Pediatric Red
Billing:
CPT Codes:
82157 x 1
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CPT codes provided are for informational purposes only. Accuracy of CPT presented should be validated prior to consideration for billing.
CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding CPT coding to the payer being billed.
