ANDROSTENE
Androstenedione
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3284
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top (gel-barrier tube is NOT acceptable)
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Specimen Processing:
Transfer the serum to a plastic transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Room temperature - 14 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gel tubes are not allowed.
Specimens that are grossly hemolyzed or lipemic will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
82157 - Androstenedione (EAP 30020929)
Method:
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)