17-Hydroxypregnenolone
Test code
CPT code(s)*
Test resources
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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.
Specimen requirements | |
|---|---|
| Patient preparation | None Specified |
| Preferred specimen(s) | 2 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel) |
| Minimum volume | 0.4 mL |
| Transport container | Transport tube |
| Transport temperature | Refrigerated (cold packs) |
| Specimen stability | Room temperature: 24 hours Refrigerated: 5 days Frozen: 28 days |
| Reject criteria | Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric • Serum separator tubes (SST) • Received room temperature |
Reference Range(s)
| Adult Males | ≤700 ng/dL |
Adult Females, Pre-Menopausal
| Mid Follicular | 38-378 ng/dL |
| Surge | 33-583 ng/dL |
| Mid Luteal | 70-470 ng/dL |
Pediatric Male and Female
| <30 days | ≤3013 ng/dL |
| 1-11 months | ≤869 ng/dL |
| 1 year | ≤557 ng/dL |
| 2 years | ≤487 ng/dL |
| 3 years | ≤541 ng/dL |
| 4 years | ≤561 ng/dL |
| 5 years | ≤564 ng/dL |
| 6 years | ≤561 ng/dL |
| 7 years | ≤549 ng/dL |
| 8 years | ≤569 ng/dL |
| 9 years | ≤590 ng/dL |
| 10 years | ≤594 ng/dL |
| 11 years | ≤629 ng/dL |
| 12 years | ≤666 ng/dL |
| 13 years | ≤678 ng/dL |
| 14 years | ≤706 ng/dL |
| 15 years | ≤735 ng/dL |
| 16 years | ≤739 ng/dL |
| 17 years | ≤756 ng/dL |
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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