Androstenedione, LC/MS
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: ANDROS
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026746
Schedule:
Testing Time: 4-6 Days
Testing Lab: LabCorp
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026746
Schedule:
Testing Time: 4-6 Days
Testing Lab: LabCorp
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1.0 mL
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: red top serum
Collection Info:
Container: 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.
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: red top serum
Collection Info:
Container: 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.
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Specimen Acceptability
Cause for Rejection:
Gross hemolysis; lipemia; gel-barrier tube
Gross hemolysis; lipemia; gel-barrier tube
Methods
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)
CPT Codes
82157
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
