Androstenedione

Test Code: TD_4263

CPT Code(s): 82157

$59

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

N/A

Test Includes

Androstenedione

Methodology

High performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC/TMS)

Rejection Criteria

Gross Hemolysis

Reference Range(s)

By Report

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum separator tube

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL serum or plasma

Sample Stability

1 day room temperature
1 week refrigerated
6 months frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

1 mL serum. Allow SST to clot in an upright position for
at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours
of collection. Clearly label tube as serum. Refrigerate.
Sample should be collected between 6am and 10am.

Alternative Specimen

1 mL sodium or lithium heparin (green top) centrifuge sample and separate plasma from cells immediately. Transfer plasma to a plastic transport tube. Clearly label tube as heparin or EDTA plasma. sample should be collected between 6am and 10am. refrigerate.