Androstenedione | Test Detail | Quest Diagnostics

Androstenedione

Test Code

17182

CPT Code(s)

82157

Test Code

17182

CPT Code(s)

82157

Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.

In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Androstenedione - Androstenedione may be useful in evaluating patients with androgen excess and managing patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH).

Test Resources

Clinical Focus

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Test Details

Methodology

Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

Assay Category

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

Assay Category

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)

Alternative Specimen(s)

Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube, EDTA (royal blue-top) tube, sodium heparin (green-top) tube or lithium heparin (green-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.25 mL

Collection Instructions

Separate serum after clotting. Do not submit glass tubes. An early morning specimen is preferred.

Transport Container

Transport tube

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis • Samples collected in serum separator tubes (SST) • Glass tubes

Setup Schedule, Transport Temperature, Specimen Stability

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)

Alternative Specimen(s)

Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube, EDTA (royal blue-top) tube, sodium heparin (green-top) tube or lithium heparin (green-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.25 mL

Collection Instructions

Separate serum after clotting. Do not submit glass tubes. An early morning specimen is preferred.

Transport Container

Transport tube

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis • Samples collected in serum separator tubes (SST) • Glass tubes

Setup Schedule, Transport Temperature, Specimen Stability

Service Area must be determined

Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.

In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance 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.

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