Androstenedione - Pediatric
Abbrev Code: | ANDROP | ||
Order Code: | LAB6872 | Order Name: | Androstenedione - Pediatric |
Methodology: | Liquid chromatography/Tandem mass spectrometry | ||
CPT Codes: | 82157 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported in 1-4 days. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.7 mL |
Container: | Red (no gel) Alternate Containers: Green (sodium heparin, no gel), Purple (EDTA) |
Causes for Rejection: | Collection in a gel tube. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge ASAP and aliquot 1 mL, 0.25 mL minimum. Store at room temperature. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. |
Stability: | 14 days at room temperature; 28 days refrigerated; 2 years frozen. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Quest Diagnostics) |
Referral Lab number: | 17182 |
Interpretive
Reference Range: |
Pediatric
Infant
Tanner Stages
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Use: | Androstenedione is useful when evaluating patients with androgen excess and managing patients with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH). |
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