Androstenedione
Order Name
ANDROSTEN
Test Number: 3801250
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 3801250
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Androstenedione
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Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry | 1854-9 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1mL (0.5) | Serum | Clot Activator (Red Top, No-Gel) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Notes: 0.5 mL (Note: This volume Does NOT allow for repeat testing.) Specimen Type: Red-top tube. Do NOT use a gel-barrier tube. The use of gel-barrier tubes is not recommended due to slow absorption of the steroid by the gel. Depending on the specimen volume and storage time, the decrease in androstenedione level due to absorption may be clinically significant. Container Detail: No Gel Specimen Storage: Refrigerate Specimen Collection: Transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube. Specimen Stability: Ambient: 14 days, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: 14 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 4 - 6 days |
| Clinical Use | Androstenedione is useful when evaluating patients with androgen excess and managing patients with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH). |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 004705 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 004705 |
| CPT Code(s) | 82157 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |