ANDROSTENE
Androstenedione
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3284
Synonyms:
ANST
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top (NO GEL TUBES)
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
0.6 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.25 mL
Specimen Processing:
Transfer the serum to a plastic transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - 28 days
Refrigerated - 28 days
Room temperature - 7 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gel tubes are not allowed.
Gross Hemolysis: Reject
Gross Lipemia: Reject
CPT Codes:
82157 - Androstenedione (EAP 30020929)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Friday
Turnaround Time:
3-6 days
Method:
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)